Volunteering at Rock Ford Plantation

Rock Ford is always looking for volunteer docents (guides), gardeners, committee members, and enthusiastic volunteers with a love of history.Rock Ford’s volunteer staff maintains the property and educates the public through house tours and educational programs.

 Docents

An interpreter or docent is someone who translates the past into the present. A docent makes Rock Ford’s past vivid and real for museum visitors. A docent acts as a companion accompanying a visitor on a personal and historical discovery.

A docent can be any person aged 16 and up. NO experience is necessary. Training will be provided by Historic Rock Ford's volunteer staff.  Printed materials are provided so that all docents can become confident, successful and valuable members of the Rock Ford organization.

 Docents are asked to commit to 2 four-hour shifts during the tour season (April-October). Any additional hours are welcome and appreciated!
 

Volunteers

A volunteer is a person who gives their time and talents to research, beautify and/or maintain one of Lancaster's richest resources. We are always looking for help with office/clerical work, fundraising, marketing, and gardening.

Docents and Volunteers should have:

• an interest in history and appreciation for our nation’s heritage
• an enjoyment of working with adults and children
• good conversational skills
• a pleasing manner

 

If you would like to learn more about becoming a
Rock Ford Volunteer, contact our Volunteer Coordinator
by phone at 717.392.7223 or email.

Or

Return the Volunteer Information Form (PDF) to:

Volunteer Coordinator
Rock Ford Plantation
881 Rock Ford Road
Lancaster PA 17602

 

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