When a threat occurred, area families would hurry to the Fort. They would stay as long as the threat existed, from days to weeks. "Forting up" was important to the survival of the frontier community and the same is true today.  The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is made up various individuals coming together to support a shared vision and a common effort.  Please consider joining us as a member of the foundation or volunteering for a Pricketts Fort Pride position.

Pricketts Fort has a volunteer program called Pricketts Fort Pride. There are several positions for which we need volunteer assistance outlined below. Individual training for these positions will be provided if necessary, and recognition of volunteers will take place at the Annual Awards banquet in the fall.

Volunteerism is important to us as a non-profit organization, as well as a great source of satisfaction to each individual volunteer. Please join others in a community of support for the educational, historic, and outreach efforts of the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation. Consider your place in the Foundation’s work and contact the Foundation Office for an application.

Pricketts Fort Pride Volunteer Positions

Collections Care
Work on ongoing inventory, storage and computerization of records for museum collection.
Hours: Flexible based on the volunteer’s schedule. Year-round.
Requirements: Attention to detail and ability to work alone.

School Tour Assistant
Assist with school tours by keeping time and facilitating changes of groups through stations.
Hours: Minimum of one day per week. Weekdays as tours are scheduled in the spring and fall.
Requirements: Love of students and ability to work with large groups.

Docent
Travel to schools to conduct outreach programs about history.
Hours: Occasional weekdays as programs are scheduled. Year-round.
Requirements: Love of teaching, knowledge of history and ability to work diverse groups.

Historic Interpreter
Work within the Fort or Job House as a costumed interpreter.
Hours: Flexible based on the volunteer’s schedule. Weekdays or weekends. Seasonal: April to October.
Requirements: Period clothing and knowledge of 18th and/or 19th century regional history. Ability to speak to a wide variety of people and/or demonstrate a particular activity or craft.

Museum Shop Assistant
Sell merchandise, tickets, and memberships. Answer questions for the public.
Hours: Minimum of one day per week. Flexible based on the volunteer’s schedule. Weekdays or weekends. Seasonal: April to October.
Requirements: Customer service skills and knowledge of regional attractions.

Special Events Assistant
Assist at special events such as concerts and theatrical performances: park cars, run concessions, hand out programs and greet public.
Hours: Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Requirements: Enjoyment of public and events.

Historic Gardener
Assist with ongoing upkeep of the park’s historic gardens.
Hours: Minimum of one day per week. Flexible based on the volunteer’s schedule. Weekdays or weekends. Seasonal: April to October.
Requirements: Knowledge of gardening and available tools and ability to work outdoors.