The weekend programs run the first full weekend of each month, June through September. Lunch is provided on Sundays. The spring Herb Festival held the third weekend of May, and the fall Pumpkin Festival held on the first weekend of October, are annual fund raising events for the Pomeroy Living History Farm. Volunteers are needed to assist with food service, parking cars, and to serve as greeters, hosts, and hostesses. For folks with limited volunteer time, the festivals are excellent opportunities.
Some volunteers are able to assist with the day to day operation and maintenance of the farm.
Usually these volunteers have a skill to offer, but the above programs may not fit their schedule. Some examples are building picnic tables, gardening, planning and preparing exhibits, doing historical research, updating the farm's computerized mailing list, and assisting with the newsletter. Benefits of Volunteering Besides the benefits of having lots of fun, learning more about history, and meeting new people, volunteers are entitled to some special benefits. Down on the Farm, in which all volunteers are acknowledged. A series of trainings are provided in the spring to prepare volunteers for the upcoming season.