Historic Rock Ford is always seeking enthusiastic volunteer tour guides, gardeners, and committee members with a love of history. Our volunteers connect Historic Rock Ford's past to our present through house tours, educational programs and special events.
The volunteer enrollment process consists of the following steps:
1.) Submission of the volunteer application form
2.) PA State Background Check & PA Child Abuse History Certification
3.) Schedule shadow tours and receive volunteer materials to study and make notes
4.) Once you feel comfortable, confident, and ready to give your own tour - Give your first practice tour to Volunteer Coordinator for constructive criticism and any additional pointers
5.) Once the Volunteer Coordinator approves of your practice tour - Give your first tour to visitors and can sign up on the schedule!
TOUR GUIDES
A tour guide is someone who translates the past into the present and makes Historic Rock Ford's past vivid and real for museum visitors. A tour guide acts as a companion accompanying a visitor on a personal and historical discovery.
- A tour guide can be any person aged 18 and up.
- No experience is necessary.
- Training will be provided.
- Printed materials are provided so that all tour guides can become confident, successful and valuable members of Historic Rock Ford.
- A tour guide should have the ability to be on your feet for an hour and the ability to climb stairs.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Must have an email address.
- Friendly and helpful nature.
Tour guides are asked to commit to at least 2 three-hour shifts during the tour season (April through October). Any additional volunteer hours are always welcome and greatly appreciated.