A non-profit organization such as ours would not be possible without a wonderful and active group of volunteers. There are endless opportunities to volunteer at the Tavern. Here you can work in a pleasant rural setting, enjoying the fresh air, and getting a little taste of farm life. Our museum offers a variety of engaging tasks ranging in time commitment from an hour or two to those involving regular attendance and training. As a volunteer, you can gain knowledge and experience with public speaking, animal husbandry, heritage crafts, trade skills, folk art, agricultural history and much more.
Not really comfortable taking to public or being in costume? No problem. We need help behind the scenes too! For more information about volunteering email: [email protected]
Not really comfortable taking to public or being in costume? No problem. We need help behind the scenes too! For more information about volunteering email: [email protected]
2026 Drop‑in volunteer days for low‑pressure participation
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Become a Volunteer at the Forsyth‑Warren Tavern Living History Farm & Museum
Help care for our historic farm, tend the gardens, assist with archaeology, or support our living‑history events. Whether you’re a student earning service hours, a teacher looking for hands‑on learning opportunities, or a retiree who loves history and the outdoors, there’s a place for you here. Join us in preserving Western New York’s past — one seed, one artifact, and one story at a time.
Help care for our historic farm, tend the gardens, assist with archaeology, or support our living‑history events. Whether you’re a student earning service hours, a teacher looking for hands‑on learning opportunities, or a retiree who loves history and the outdoors, there’s a place for you here. Join us in preserving Western New York’s past — one seed, one artifact, and one story at a time.
Youth & Teens (ages 12–18)
• “Junior Interpreters” – help with events, demonstrations, and visitor engagement
• “Farm & Garden Crew” – animal care basics, planting, weeding, watering
• “History Detectives” – assist with artifact washing, cataloging, and supervised archaeology tasks
• Perks: service hours, resume boosters, letters of recommendation, exclusive behind‑the‑scenes days
• “Farm & Garden Crew” – animal care basics, planting, weeding, watering
• “History Detectives” – assist with artifact washing, cataloging, and supervised archaeology tasks
• Perks: service hours, resume boosters, letters of recommendation, exclusive behind‑the‑scenes days
College Students & School Programs
• Internships or micro‑internships (4–8 weeks)
• Class service projects (one‑day or multi‑visit)
• Archaeology field experience for anthropology, history, or museum studies students
• Perks: faculty partnerships, academic credit options, portfolio‑ready experience
• Class service projects (one‑day or multi‑visit)
• Archaeology field experience for anthropology, history, or museum studies students
• Perks: faculty partnerships, academic credit options, portfolio‑ready experience
Retirees & Adults
• “Heritage Gardeners” – tending heirloom beds, orchard care, seed saving
• “Barn & Grounds Stewards” – light farm chores, maintenance, trail upkeep
• “Living History Hosts” – greeting visitors, helping with events, sharing local stories
• Perks: social community, flexible hours, meaningful stewardship of local history
• “Barn & Grounds Stewards” – light farm chores, maintenance, trail upkeep
• “Living History Hosts” – greeting visitors, helping with events, sharing local stories
• Perks: social community, flexible hours, meaningful stewardship of local history
