Volunteer
The Historic Homes Foundation Office seeks volunteers to
assist with administrative duties, special events, and fundraising
programs by working one half-day or full day per week. Desire
good people/ telephone skills and experience with Microsoft
Excel & Word. Call the HHF office at (502) 899-5079 for
additional information.
The three museums also utilize volunteers in the gardens,
as tour guides in the museums, and in their museum stores.
Positions are available for people with lots of time, or
just a couple of hours each month. No matter what your skills
or interests, the Historic Homes Foundation can use your
help! To get more information about volunteering, you may
call the house museums directly:
Farmington
Volunteers are an essential and valued part of Farmington.
They are needed in all aspects of the museum's operation.
No previous knowledge or experience is required. There are
always staff members and other volunteers to provide the
assistance and training needed to acquaint you with our volunteer
programs. For more information, please call Farmington at
(502) 452-9920. The Museum House
Docents:
At Farmington, volunteers serve as interpreters, greeting
and conducting guided tours for our visitors. We have both
regular (one day per week, bi-weekly, or monthly) and "on-
call" (when large tour or student groups are scheduled)
docents who assist in the house. There is a constant need
for volunteers in this area.
The Gift Shop:
Farmington's Gift Shop contributes a great deal to the operating
budget of the house each year. It is essential that we
have volunteers to assist customers so that no sale is
missed due to lack of service to the customer.
Special Events:
Throughout the year at Farmington there are special events
such as the Plant Sale, Lunchtime Theater, and the Candlelight
Tours, which all depend on volunteer help for their success.
The Garden:
Volunteers maintain the beautiful gardens at Farmington.
Regular work days are Wednesday mornings early Spring through
Fall. No particular skill level is needed. Volunteers wear
their "grubbies" and meet at Farmington tending
flowers, vegetables, old roses, and herbs. This is a great
way to learn new gardening tricks as someone is always
sharing tips.
Education:
Farmington offers diverse educational programs, tours, and
seminars for both adults and students. Since Farmington
represents the history of the early nineteenth century,
we need persons to recreate demonstrations of the lifestyles
of that time. If you have any interest or special talents
along these lines, please join with us to present these
activities.
For more information, please call Farmington at (502) 452-9920.
Thomas Edison House
Discover "the man of the millennium" by becoming
a volunteer at the Thomas Edison House. Volunteers are needed
to help give tours at this historic site where Edison boarded
while a telegrapher in Louisville. Other volunteer opportunities
include gardening and event planning.
For more information, call 502-585-5247 or email edisonhouse@edisonhouse.org.
Whitehall
Whitehall House & Gardens knows that volunteers play
an essential role in the day-to-day operations of its historic
home and gardens, and we are always ready to welcome new
members to our team of volunteers. A variety of opportunities
are available, including docent, special events, and gardening.
Docents: At Whitehall, volunteers conduct guided tours
of the mansion for our visitors Monday through Friday, 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. Staff will provide assistance and training
as you acquaint yourself with the rich history of this 19th
century antebellum home.
Special Events: Whitehall hosts a variety of special
events throughout the year, including the Peony Festival,
Fern Festival, and Vegas in the “Ville casino night. Volunteer
are very much needed to ensure the success of these important
fund-raising ventures for Whitehall.
Garden and Grounds: Volunteers will work closely with
Whitehall’s expert garden staff to maintain and develop our
extensive garden and grounds. |
