Volunteer Training

Those wishing to volunteer in costume at the Farm, either during the Market Fairs or at the 18th century farm site, must complete a minimum of required training. To begin the training process, contact the Farm at 703-442-7557 or email kjackson@1771.org.

For those wishing to volunteer at Market Fairs, the requirement is as follows:

• Read a packet of information on the 18th century and how the Claude Moore Colonial Farm presents it to the public
• Complete 10 hours of behind-the-scenes volunteer work
• Be 12 years of age or older to volunteer; anyone under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For those wishing to volunteer at the Market Fairs and the 18th century farm site, the requirement is as follows:

• Attend 1 training session
• Read a packet of information on the 18th century and how the Claude Moore Colonial Farm presents it to the public
• Complete 2 days of observation on the 18th century farm site; the first in modern clothes, the second in period costume
• Be 18 years of age or older, or under age 10 and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Anyone between the ages of 10 and 17 must join the Apprentice Program in order to volunteer on the 18th century farm site. (Anyone may volunteer just at the Market Fairs; if interested, see above.)

If you are already a costumed volunteer at the Farm, you are welcome to come to any of the trainings; please RSVP to the email address above.

Workshop Schedule

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Reservations are required for all of these workshops. Email kjackson@1771.org to make your reservation. All workshops are located in the office area of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm.

Workshops are intended for adults; mature children are also welcome.