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Timberlane Farm Museum
• 2306 E 1st St, Loveland, Colorado 80537 •
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Volunteers Become a Volunteer Contact Cher Dursun: Select one of the following: Volunteer Program Vision The volunteer program at Timberlane Farm Museum seeks individuals who want to be active participants in historic preservation. It is our wish to inspire volunteers to be successful in their area of interest. We provide opportunities for all ages and interests. Our training program offers the background and information necessary for regular, short term, special event or on call volunteers. We strive to maintain a strong bond with our volunteers and hope to see you frequently. We feel that team work, respect and cooperation are highly important aspects of a good volunteer program. All new volunteers are always welcome. Volunteer Program Timberlane Farm Museum needs volunteers as we continue to build the museum’s programs. We need extra hands for special events, regular maintenance of houses, land, outbuildings and a host of other projects. Think of your strengths and/or interests and how they might apply here. Some suggestions where you may be able to help:
• Artifact maintenance and care, polishing and cleaning Skill demonstrations (or maybe you know someone) could be: Volunteer Job Descriptions Docent: Conduct tours through the museum offering commentary on exhibitions. Can be historic homes only, outbuildings & animals only, or all sites. Researcher: Research all aspects of farming life in our geographical area during the 1860s-1940s. To include: crops, animals, gardening, household operation, etc. Scrapbooking: Compile scrapbooks for each home and various aspects of the farm using photos and written historical comment. Gardening: Assist with planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, etc. Grant Writing: We could use assistance with writing or someone to do the writing. Grounds Maintenance: Mowing (summer), snow removal (winter), fence work, general upkeep such as picking up trash blown in by the wind or twigs and branches blown from the trees, etc. Building Maintenance: Painting (inside or outside), light carpentry, minor repairs Housekeeping: Dust, vacuum, mop, wash windows in historic homes, office and activity center. Animal Care: Feeding and watering the farm animals (we feed morning & evening). Any veterinarian students or veterinarians’ volunteer services are always greatly appreciated. Skill Demonstrator: Quilting, spinning, butter churning, blacksmithing, spinning, woodworking (carving), etc. Special Events: Parking supervision, admission gate, assist visitors in finding their way, refreshment monitoring, etc???? If you possess an interest in historic preservation and/or farming, please come by to visit and we will find your unique place. Timberlane Farm Museum has an orientation and training program for all their volunteers and you are always supported by our knowledgeable staff. Our volunteer opportunities are flexible to your schedule. Every hour of volunteer time is worth $19.51 in matching funds to use in applying for federal grant money. Volunteers at Timberlane Farm Museum help our intent to preserve the farming culture of the Big Thompson Valley. ALL TIME GIVEN IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! |
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