6310
Georgetown Pike
McLean,
VA 22101 703-442-7557
A visit to the Claude Moore
Colonial Farm is a visit to another world ...the world
of an 18th Century family living on a small,
low-income farm just prior to the Revolutionary War.
The work performed by volunteers is crucial to the operation of the
Farm
The following examples are just some of the areas where help is needed.
Greenhouse/plant production
Construction trades
Housework
Library assistance
Sales help
Crafts
Gardening/landscaping
Vehicle repair
Assembling monthly newsletter
Office support
Inventory
Gate attendant
Hand sewing
Livestock care (feeding, cleaning pens)
Tool/equipment repair
Special event support
Data entry
Distributing promotional materials
Thank you for your interest in volunteer
opportunities at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm. The Farm has only a small professional
staff, and we could not provide the array of programs we do without the help of volunteers.
We welcome volunteers of all ages, alone or in groups, and can schedule hours during days,
evenings, and weekends, depending on the type of volunteer job and staff availability.
Some take-home work is also available.
Before you come for the first time, call
us at (703) 442-7557 or e-mail us to schedule an appointment. We need to plan for your
volunteer activity. Volunteers need to fill out the Volunteer Guild
Information and Registration Form. This form includes necessary personal and emergency
information. A parent/guardian signature is required for any youth under the age of 18
years.
21st Century Volunteers "Behind the Scenes"
Support
volunteers work behind the scenes in areas such as the office, the greenhouse, special
event support, or maintenance. (top)
Individuals: Volunteers may be adults, youth age 12 and
older, or families with children of all ages. (top)
Groups: Corporate volunteers, scouts, school groups,
church groups, clubs, day camps and other organizations are welcome. Projects are available
for groups of all sizes. Work is geared to the Farm's needs and the groups' interests and
capabilities. (top)
Community Service: The Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a registered
agency for performing community service hours for schools, civic organizations, and others.
Work can be performed for school credit. Community service volunteers must be at least
12 years old. (top)
Internships: Internships at the Farm
provides an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking work experience
at a living history museum. Projects are available in the areas of public
relations, special events, research, education, historical interpretation
and program and revenue development. Applicants should be high school
students, college students or other interested adults. See the Internships
page for more information.(top)
18th Century Volunteers
The Colonial Company:
After completing the required
training, volunteers may join the Colonial
Company and portray 18th-century merchants, traders, cooks, musicians
and others at the Farm's Market Fairs, or
members of the "farm family" on the farm site. Special branches
of the Colonial Company include the Colonial Singers and Dancers, the
Puppet Theater, and the Apprentice Program.
The Apprentice Program: Through the Apprentice
Program, youth volunteers age 10 - 17 dress in period clothing and
portray colonial children for the Farm's visitors, both on the farm site
and at the Market Fairs. Apprentices may also participate in behind-the-scenes
support work. An annual program fee applies. All new Apprentices must
apply to the program, and if accepted, they must attend the Orientation
in late March.