Opportunities abound at Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm for volunteers with an interest in helping further the goals of the Foundation.
Available volunteer opportunities are outlined below.
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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.
Summer 2023:
Archaeological dig helpers
Summer Camp guides
July 4th: Parking, crafts, set up, etc.
SPECIAL PROJECTS – work with staff on special projects such as creating steps and benches at Ferry Farm, painting (murals and walls), research, and updating scripts for educational programs.
TOUR INTERPRETERS – lead tours at Kenmore and at Ferry Farm. Lead school tours and children’s activities at both sites.
ARCHAEOLOGY
Assist in field and 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
· Participation in National Volunteer Month (April)
· Annual Volunteer Reception
· Lots of fun!
TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER
To apply for any of the volunteer opportunities listed, please do ONE of the following three options…
Complete an online volunteer application [Google Form].
Or complete a paper volunteer application [PDF] and email to coleman@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].
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