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3 people are interested
Fosterfields Art Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm & Cooper Gristmill
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3 people are interested
Position Description: The Art Program volunteer will assist with our monthly art series under the supervision of our Senior Historic Program Specialist. During this drop-in program, visitors to the Farm will complete basic arts and crafts programs. Each quarter, the volunteer will sign up for dates to work the program. For quarters the volunteers are working the program, they are expected to attend a training on the projects. Volunteers are expected to stay for the duration of the craft plus half-hour set-up and clean-up.
Crafts will be done outside under a tent.
Essential Volunteer Qualities:
- Must enjoy working with children
- Interest in arts and crafts
- Comfortable interacting with the public of all ages
- Able to work semi-independently and problem-solve
Training Provided: For quarters the volunteers are working the program, they are expected to attend a training on the projects.
Position Dates & Times:
Training will be held on a seasonal basis (March, June and August) for the upcoming 2 months’ crafts. Training will be based on volunteer availability. The program times will be from 2:00-4:30. Programs are on Saturday afternoons.
Volunteer dates/art projects are: **Dates are definite, but project ideas are subject to change**
- April 20: Tin Punch
- May 18: Yarn Dolls and Whirligigs
- July 20: Egg Carton Model Ts
- August 17: Animal Windsocks
- September 21: Corn Cob Painting
- October 19: Lovely Leaves
To apply: Please email Alli Kong at ahartley-kong@morrisparks.net for a volunteer application. For more info, you may also email or call Alli at (973)-631-5344.
More opportunities with Friends of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm & Cooper Gristmill
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm & Cooper Gristmill
Location:
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07962, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Morris County Park Commission’s Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is to advance the public’s awareness, appreciation and understanding of the social, agricultural, and architectural history of the Morristown area from the period 1880-1930. Fosterfields pursues its Mission through authentic restorations, artifact collections and archives, exhibits, and dynamic living-history interpretations portraying the history of the Revere/Foster farm during this time period. In this manner, Fosterfields reflects and complements the goals of the Morris County Park Commission, which include preserving local heritage and protecting open space, consistent with the donor’s wishes.
Description
Experience farm living as it was done over 100 years ago at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. At this 213.4-acre New Jersey and National Register Historic Site, you can enjoy many of the daily farm activities that took place in the 1920s. On the farm, visit the farm animals, witness the farmer plowing or planting of the fields using antique machinery, and help perform daily tasks, such as colleting eggs, grinding corn to feed the chickens, and cleaning the harness. Visit the authentic 1920s Farmhouse where the farm foreman once lived, and compare it to the 1854 Gothic revival-style mansion, The Willows that was once the home to the elite Foster family, the previous owners of Fosterfields. Strike up a conversation with one of the docents dressed in period clothing to learn more details about the lifestyle of those who lived and worked on the farm. Tour the interactive Transportation Exhibit filled with antique automobiles. There is a calendar of special programs and events for everyone to enjoy!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
73 Kahdena RoadMorristown NJ, NJ 07962
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2019
SKILLS
- General Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Welfare
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must attend one training session quarterly and one 2.5 hour program quarterly