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 year is 1771 ... won't you come and visit?

Volunteer Opportunities

18th Century
Volunteers:

   

21st Century
Volunteers:

We Need Your Help!

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.