Volunteer
Opportunities abound at Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm for volunteers with an interest in helping further the goals of the Foundation.To apply for any of the volunteer opportunities listed, please do one of the following options:
Complete a paper volunteer application [PDF] and email to learn@gwffoundation.org.
Or, send your completed paper volunteer application by fax to 540-371-6066 or mail to The George Washington Foundation, 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
All volunteers are required to read the Volunteer Manual [PDF].
Available volunteer opportunities are outlined below.
Volunteer Opportunities
ADMINISTRATION
CLERICAL WORK – Duties may include answering the phones, filing, organizing, database entry, mailings, and other small projects as needed in various departments.
MARKETING – Post flyers around town for upcoming events.
EDUCATION
SPECIAL EVENTS – assist with set-up/take-down, work with children making craft projects, pass out brochures/maps, talk with guests.
ARCHAEOLOGY
Assist in the lab at Ferry Farm.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
GARDENERS – help maintain/preserve the gardens at Kenmore and Ferry Farm, which feature heritage and native plant material.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS – work with staff to conserve the environmental integrity of George Washington’s boyhood home.
Benefits Include
- Free admission to Kenmore and Ferry Farm
- Free admission to selected special events
- Discounts in the gift shops
- Outstanding learning and educational opportunities
- Lots of fun!
