Volunteer at Quiet Valley
Become an Integral Part of Our Historical Farm Museum
A non-profit organization such as ours would not be possible without a wonderful and active group of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities abound at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. Here you can work in a pleasant rural setting, enjoy the fresh air, the countryside, and get a little taste of farm life. There is always a chance to learn new things. At Quiet Valley, senior citizens, families, couples, teenagers, and individuals can all find a niche to fill. There is something for everyone!
We offer a variety of engaging tasks ranging in time commitment from an hour or two to those involving regular attendance and training such as assisting with tours. As a volunteer, you can gain knowledge and experience with public speaking, animal husbandry, heritage crafts, trade skills, folk art, agricultural history, and more.
Not really comfortable talking to the public or being in costume? No problem. We need help behind the scenes too! For more information about volunteering email: farm@quietvalley.org. Click here to download our volunteer brochure.
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Below is just a sample of the ways adult volunteers can get involved.
Teaching
If you possess a heritage craft or skill, you can teach it.
Demonstrate
Share the process of a heritage skill you know to visitors.
Tour Guiding
Act as tour guide for school groups and visitors.
Cleaning
Help clean up after special events or get the farm ready for the spring, summer, and fall.
Wood Cutting
Cutting and/or splitting wood, or help with stacking wood in the shed for drying.
Entertainment
Singing publicly, storytelling, acting or playing a musical instrument for a special event.
Gardening
Weeding, planting, bundling flowers for drying, helping at the Summer Garden Party.
Handyman-Carpenter
Help with repairs and building projects when they come up, repair fencing, etc.
Scout/Service Project
Opportunities to work on small or large projects for school service projects or scout activities.
Homeschool Volunteer Program
We are excited to announce the return of our Spring Homeschool Experience for 2023! Homeschool students ages 10-18 and younger students with an adult are invited to apply to work alongside QV staff to present tours during the spring school tour season. This is a great opportunity to learn about local history and serve your community, all while making friends who also love Quiet Valley!
Applications are due by Friday, February 23, 2024.
Junior Volunteer Opportunities
Junior Interpreters
Quiet Valley could always use a helping hand. Through this summer program, we invite students ages 12-17 to help with a variety of tasks around the farm, including learning parts of the historic tour. There is a limited number of opportunities available. Please contact the Director of Education with questions or click below for details and an application. Applications are due May 28, 2023.
Junior Event Volunteers
We invite students ages 14 to 18 to volunteer at our major fundraising events as well as our smaller summer events. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator to volunteer or for more info. Details on these events can be found on the Calendar of Events page.