VOLUNTEER
There are numerous volunteer opportunities at the Corning-Painted Post Historical Society and the Benjamin Patterson Inn. All it takes to be a volunteer is a love of helping and a yearly membership in the Society. Whatever your skills and interests, this information is designed to introduce you to the wonderful opportunities to help with history and help you help us.
Think how exciting it would be to step back in time, if just for a moment, and relive the days of yore. Think what it would be like to use your skills to actually be a part of that time and to share with others in an authentic setting what it was really like. Think what it would be like to be a part of the process of preserving history for the future.
It’s simple. Just read the following information carefully, indicate the areas in which you desire to share your talents, and return the form to us with your membership dues. Someone will then be in touch with you to talk about your specific talents and how we can work together for the good of our Historical Society.
Volunteering is a two-way street. It is vital to community organizations while at the same time it helps the volunteer broaden his or her horizons, learn many new things, meet many wonderful people, and be exposed to many great opportunities. Fill out your form and return it today.
___ SCHOOL PROGRAM DOCENTS
enjoy working with children
like to learn
work with visiting classes
Come to the Inn and watch other docents during a program and see how its done
During the school year we have monthly training sessions
We will teach you the programs, previous historical knowledge is not necessary
___ FRONT DESK RECEPTION/ TOURS
___ SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING
work with hands-on projects for kids
perform
demonstrate a skill/craft
post flyers
calling for volunteers
calling for baked goods
___ SEMPSTERS/SEAMSTRESSES
(volunteers' period clothing)
both hand and machine sewing needed
ability to read a modern pattern helpful
fitting skills helpful but not necessary
___ EXHIBITS
cleaning
installation
maintenance
___ CLEANING
the basics: dusting and vacuuming
___ BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
lawn care
snow removal
firewood (split and stack)
___ MACHINERY MAINTENANCE
knowledge of farm implements helpful
basic maintenance/cleaning and oiling
___ SPECIAL MAILINGS
___ SPECIAL NEEDS
computer consultant
archives assistant (must be comfortable with computers)
grant writer
Date__________
Name __________________________________
Address ____________________________________
Phone: Home _________ Work __________
Hobbies _______________________________________________
Place of Employment _________________________________
When are you most available:
Weekdays--Morning _______/Afternoon _______
Evenings _____
Weekends _____
Is transportation a problem
Yes ______ No ______
Comments:___________________________________________
Please fill out and email to:
corningpaintedposthistsoc@verizon.net
or print and mail to:
Corning-Painted Post Historical Society
Benjamin Patterson Inn
59 West Pulteney Street
Corning, New York 14830