Do You Have a Passion for Agriculture & Want a Longer Term Volunteering Opportunity?
Do you have a passion for agriculture and hands-on work? Whether you can offer 40 hours or want to become a dedicated ongoing operational volunteer, we offer the opportunity to learn new skills, get your hands dirty and earn some experience along the way!
Think of yourself as part of the team. We treat our long-term volunteers like essential staff members, relying on your contribution to keep our operations running smoothly. For ongoing volunteers, this means becoming functionally equivalent to staff, trusted with independent responsibilities and relied upon to get the job done. Everyone begins with full orientation and skill-specific training before taking on these key roles.
Requirements: 16+ years old
See the summer departments that we're currently recruiting for:
Agriculture
Farming & Crop Care
When we talk about farming, we think of crops! Help us with our crop fields around the park by planting, watering, weeding and harvesting the food we grow here.
Make sure to bring a good set of boots and gloves, plus some outdoor protection!
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Horticulture
Gardening & Flowers
Keep our park looking photo-ready by maintaining flower gardens throughout the property. Weed, water, & trim our flowers, shrubs & ornamental plants to keep our spaces visitor-ready!
Make sure to bring a pair of gloves, some good shoes and outdoor protection.
Landscaping
Mowing & More
Learn some hand-on skills using our landscape equipment to maintain the park grounds! Volunteers will use mowers, line trimmers, leaf blowers & more to keep our grounds clean, accessible and looking great for community events & programs!
Due to the use of powered equipment, this opportunity is not eligible for high school volunteer hour credits.
Aquaponics
Fish & Farming
Learn about modern & alternative indoor farming techniques in our aquaponics bay!
You'll gain hands-on experience with water-based systems, seed propagation, and hydroponics while learning the art of fish care. Perfect for anyone curious about eco-friendly agriculture and innovative food production.
While these departments don't have immediate volunteer needs, keep an eye on them! They're worth checking regularly as new opportunities may develop:
Education
Adults Only
Calling all adults interested in teaching, education & agricultural history! Our education department needs your help with our programs. Assist with teaching children about sustainability, early settler farm life & agriculture as a volunteer educator!
*We will require a Vulnerable Sectors Check (Reimbursed)
*Available during the school year (September-June)
Tractor Driving
Adults Only
Help out during our education programs and community events by moving our visitors from place to place!
Tractor drivers at Country Heritage Park help move wagons of children, visitors and educators throughout our property.
*We will require a Vulnerable Sectors Check (Reimbursed)
*G License Required
Maintenance & Groundskeeping
Support the Team!
We keep things running smoothly, but sometimes the to-do list grows faster than our hands! Join our maintenance crew as we tackle everything from equipment repairs and DIY wood projects to filling potholes and seasonal snow removal.
Whether you're handy with tools or just ready to lend a strong pair of hands, help us keep our facilities organized and safe.
Certain tasks may not be eligible for school hours dependent on use of powered tools or equipment.
Animal Care & Barn Maintenance
An Egg-cellent Time
Help us maintain a healthy environment for our farm animals!
This role combines essential tasks with general barn maintenance. Volunteers will assist with pen cleaning, feeding schedules, and water checks, plus spend quality time socializing with our goats, donkeys & sheep.
Whether you’re shoveling poop, fixing fencing, sweeping floors, or simply petting a friend, your contribution keeps our farm functioning and our animals happy.
See Something You Like?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Country Heritage Park!
Applications are currently open for the summer season.
We thank all those that apply; application submission does not guarantee a volunteer position. Applicants are invited to an interview based on their qualifications, the needs of the park, and the number of positions available.
Due to the physical requirements of the work and the need to work independently, volunteers for ongoing volunteer opportunities must be 16 or older.
After a form has been sent, a member of our staff will reach out to you as soon as possible. If you haven't received a response after a few business days, please check your spam or trash folder.
Any Questions?
Feel free to contact us directly at volunteer@countryheritagepark.com