Volunteers assist by leading horses or walking beside riders (sidewalking) during classes. Sidewalkers walk or trot by the side of the horse, assisting the client with his/her balance under the direction of the instructor. Horse leaders guide the therapy horse in walking, trotting, and halting during the lesson, under the direction of the instructor. Lesson…
Is there a project you think would benefit the house? Let us know what you want to do. Past projects have included assistance with creating volunteer handbooks and developing activities for the Hattie and Eliza Stowe Educational Center.
Set-up, tear-down, AV equipment needs and refreshments for specific events, lectures or book discussions.
Assist with special event planning and promotion.
Conduct research on your choice of topics related to the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Research can be used to develop programs, lectures and tours and can provide additional resources for visitors and volunteers.
Perform clerical functions to assist the site manager. This may include database management, data entry, help with mailings, etc. It could also include inventory management for bookstore items.
Familiarize yourself with the content of the house and share that information with visitors. Answer questions, lead tours and welcome guests. Tours can last up to forty-five minutes and should include time for questions. You can choose to portray historical figures in costume. Feel free to make the presentation your own!
Maintain a clean and welcoming museum environment by assisting with sweeping, dusting, tidying and fixing. General handy-person skills will be utilized in a number of specific projects. Grounds maintenance may include planting, weeding, watering, picking up trash and sweeping.
Help by hosting a sneaker drive in your communities–churches, schools, or with local sports teams.
Help comfort a senior in their last days in our hospice setting