Historical Interpreter for Education Programs
ORGANIZATION: Dakota City Heritage Village
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Volunteers for Dakota City's school programs and tours get the chance to work with the public of all ages and teach them the history of Dakota County and a rural 1900 village. Volunteers also work in a fun environment, meet new people and make new friends through the Dakota City events and programs. We are looking for outgoing adults to dress in period costume (provided by us) and guide elementary aged school children or other groups through our village when they come for a school field trip or tour. This is an ongoing opportunity. You will compare and contrast life in 1900 to life today, tell about the buildings and their use in 1900, help the children make a craft, supervise children or others with their lunch and serve them an ice cream cone after lunch. Tour dates and times are set by the school or organization, Mondays through Fridays sometime between 9am and 3pm. Volunteer time is typically 2-1/2 to 3 hours each day, for as may days as you want to sign up for. Spring tours start mid-April and run through June, summer tours and camps are June and July, fall tours start mid-September and run through October. The only requirement for volunteering is a willingness to come to training and learn our program. No experience necessary but it is helpful if you like to "perform" and can speak in front of groups. Orientation, training and costumes are provided before you start.
More opportunities with Dakota City Heritage Village
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Dakota City Heritage Village
Location:
4008 220th Street W, Farmington, MN 55024, US
Mission Statement
Dakota City Heritage Village connects modern generations to the past rural life and agricultural heritage in Dakota County through living history interpretation, education, and the collection, preservation, and exhibition of information, objects and buildings.
Description
Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village and museum, Dakota City is located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds on the south edge of Farmington. Dakota City's five-acre site includes 23 buildings that help to tell the story of life in a 1900 rural town. Dakota City offers special events throughout the year where visitors will experience living history firsthand with costumed interpreters and demonstrations. The Village and Museum are also open for educational programs, senior groups, celebrations and tours by reservation.
As urban sprawl obliterates America's agricultural past, Dakota City connects families to the agricultural and immigrant past of Dakota County communities where they now live. Dakota City focuses on how rural communities functioned 100 years ago and how residents met their need for food, shelter, clothing and social interaction.In Ahlberg Heritage Center, visitors can view permanent and temporary displays on Dakota County and Minnesota social and rural history, with an emphasis on agriculture. With more than 7,000 artifacts in the collection, Dakota City staff develops educational and engaging exhibits around its vast agricultural and material objects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4008 - 220th street westFarmington, MN 55024
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2022
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Acting
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Shifts are usually 2-1/2 to 4 hours long each day, for as many days as you want to volunteer.
- Need to have own transportation to Dakota City