Whether you are an avid history buff or have a special talent to share, the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is looking for individuals interested in being part of our volunteer program, Pricketts Fort Pride. As a volunteer you will be part of a dynamic group of dedicated individuals who find their service here both enjoyable and personally gratifying. We have several positions for which we need assistance and will provide specialized training if required. ​As a non-profit organization, volunteerism is important to our success in creating a unique living history experience for all of our guests. Please join us in a community of support for the educational, historic, and outreach efforts of the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.

How to Volunteer

Stop by our office in the Pricketts Fort Visitor Center to fill out a volunteer application. 88 State Park Road, Fairmont, WV 26554.

Collections Care

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

School Tour Assistant

Duties: 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

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

Special Events Assistant

Duties: Assist at special events such as concerts and theatrical performances, park cars, run concessions, hand out programs and greet public.
Term: Year-round as needed.
Hours: Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Requirements: Enjoyment of public and events.

Museum Shop Assistant

Duties: 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.
Term: Seasonal, April to October.
Requirements: Customer service skills and knowledge of regional attractions.

Historic Interpreter

Duties: Work within the Fort or Job House as a costumed interpreter.
Hours: Flexible based on the volunteer's schedule. Weekdays or weekends.
Term: 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.

Historic Gardener

Duties: 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.
Term: Seasonal, April to October.
Requirements: Knowledge of gardening and available tools and ability to work outdoors.