We need Ewe!

We are always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated friends to join our volunteer team! Connect your skills and passion for history, education, farm life, nature or the outdoors to a rewarding role at the museum. We can’t wait to meet you! We have seasonal opportunities and ongoing. Please read through all of the areas and let us know where you see yourself! Complete the application below today! 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteers (18 years and older) must complete a volunteer application (below) and background check before working at the museum.  

Volunteers 12-16 years old must have an adult assist them at the same area. 

Anyone under 12 years old is unable to volunteer. 

Sterling Volunteers conducts all background checks. A $5 fee is required to submit your background check (you will receive a copy as well).  Our volunteer coordinator will assist you with this approval process.

Docents:

Docents are tour guides, helpers, educators, and a vital part of the Museum! Docents undergo training on local Plano history, turn-of-the-century Texas history, farm and family life.  Guides must enjoy being around people, teaching history, and enjoy the outdoors.

Docents give guided public tours of the Farrell-Wilson house from 10am-12pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Grounds Guides:

Grounds Guides answer questions from our guests as they walk around the property. Grounds Guides volunteer for two-hour shifts (10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm) on Thursdays-Saturdays.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people from all over the world and to assist a vital growing organization.

Visitor Center Host:

Provide assistance to museum visitors by greeting them in the Visitor Center and sharing information about the Heritage Farmstead Museum, selling tickets and merchandise. Hosts are needed Thursday-Saturday from 10am-12pm and/or 12pm-2pm.

Education Docents:

These volunteers assist with our youth school programs and field trips. Tours are typically held Tuesday-Friday mornings, 10am-11:45am. Tours are held during the school year (August-May). Guides must enjoy being around children, teaching history and enjoy the outdoors. Please visit our Education Programs page for more information about the activities of these programs.

Events:

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our special events, such as Lights on the Farm, Spring Festival, and Friends of the Farmstead. Volunteers 12-16 years old must have an adult assist them at the same area. We are unable to accept volunteers who are under 12 years old.   

Compost Assistant:

A volunteer is needed 1 hour, once a week to maintain compost area. Our schedule is flexible, so you can choose what works best for you. 

 

Become a Volunteer

Complete the application below. Email Myrle myrle@heritagefarmstead.org with questions. 

Volunteer Application

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