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Volunteer Opportunities
Annual Events:
The NRHC hosts three major annual events which we invite volunteers
to participate in.
Ranch
Day: Volunteers may
interpret the structures, assist with activities, such as the Ranch
Hand Experience and the Stick Horse Rodeo, greet visitors at the
door, assist with lemonade sales or participate in period
demonstrations.
Heritage
Halloween: Volunteers at
this event can help with fall crafts, oversee activities such as
hayrides and cakewalks, greet visitors or distribute period candy at
one of the historic structures.
Candlelight
at the Ranch: Volunteers at this event can interpret one of the historic
structures, assist with letters to Santa, sell cider and hot
chocolate, greet visitors at the door or help guide visitors along
the trail.
Summer Youth Classes:
Every year the NRHC holds summer classes for children in grades 1-6.
Volunteers at this event assist the teachers with preparation for
class, clean up activities and lessons as well as assist with
registration and snack.
Departmental:
The NRHC accepts volunteers who wish to help with a specific
department. Possible jobs include
Assisting
the Education staff in development and delivery of programming.
Assisting
the Curatorial staff in cataloguing artifacts and books.
Assisting
with mailings and other general office needs.
Community Programs:
The NRHC participates in a number of community programs each year
including the Lubbock Arts Festival and the National Cowboy
Symposium. Volunteers are needed to help promote the Center and its
activities at these programs.
Children’s programming:
The NRHC hosts several children’s programs a year including
quarterly corrals for the Junior Rough Riders, our children’s
membership group. Volunteers help us to prepare and guide the
children through fun and exciting learning activities.
Ranch Hosts:
Ranch Hosts help us bring the NRHC to life by allowing visitor to
see what life would have been like for the people of the past.
Members of this organization are dedicated volunteers who share
their love and knowledge of history through period interpretation
and demonstration. In addition to helping fill the opportunities
above, Ranch Hosts may assist with outreach programs, tours and
special requests. To learn more about the Ranch Hosts, click
here.
Miscellaneous:
There are many various volunteer
opportunities at the NRHC! Contact us to find out how you can be
involved.
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