Volunteer at the Farmstead

Volunteer at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

Volunteering at The Farmstead offers a great opportunity to learn about Kansas historical farm life, meet new people, and inspire visitors to learn about farm animals. We offer a range of positions to match your interests and availability. Whether you have several hours a week or just a few hours a month, your special talents can make an enormous difference in our community.

DRCF Volunteer Opportunities:

• Greet visitors entering the Farmstead,
• Sell tickets for wagon rides while watching the petting pen,
• Help kids fish at Grandpa Bob’s Fishing Pond,
• Help children feed bottles to the baby goats,
• Sell mining rough,
• Garden,
• Help with special events,
• Assist with birthday parties, and
• Share historical information.

Volunteer Eligibility

• All volunteers must be 14 years or older.
• As a condition to service at The Farmstead, the City requires a criminal background and records check.
• Volunteer opportunities are not automatic. If you are selected as a volunteer, the Volunteer Program Supervisor will contact you as positions become available.

Volunteer shifts

• 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 1- 5 p.m.

Note: After-school shifts are available upon request.

How to volunteer

Individuals

Visit the City of Overland Park website for more information.

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Groups

Organized groups (e.g., corporations, church groups, etc.) should contact the Volunteer Program Supervisor at (913) 890-1678.

Eagle Scout Projects

If you’re interested in working on an Eagle Scout project we will consider them during February and August each year.

Interested?

Contact the Volunteer Program Supervisor.