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FY24 Volunteer Demonstrator: Historic Arts and Trade Skills

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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

Homestead National Historical Park is looking for skilled volunteers, who can demonstrate various historic arts and trade skills. These volunteers will help guests understand the various skills needed at the beginning of the Homestead Era. Volunteers will have the opportunity to schedule times to demonstrate their skill on the grounds of Homestead National Historical Park and at Park events. Volunteers will work with the Volunteer Coordinator to find times, dates, and special events for demonstrations. Demonstrators will be responsible for bringing their own equipment and supplies. Demonstrators might be asked to participate in events and exhibitions that feature multiple demonstration booths. Some examples of historic arts and trade skills include: weaving, needlework, soap making, iron working, chair caning, canning, etc. Any skill or art that would been used in the mid-late 1800s qualifies.

Start Date - 2023-10-01

End Date - 2024-09-30

Activities include: Tour Guide/Interpretation

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The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.

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Arts & Culture
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Arts & Culture, Environment, Sports & Recreation

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8523 West State Highway 4Beatrice, NE 68310

(40.29115,-96.83566)
 

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