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Sully Historic Site’s Volunteer Program Why do you volunteer at Sully? Eric - Youth Historical Interpreter 2000-2010:  Volunteering at Sully helped my public speaking skills.I became very comfortable speaking to my peers during school presentations as a result.I also learned to speak to adults professionally. At Sully, as a child, I enjoyed dressing out and making connections about the history of Sully with things I learned in my American history classes in school. Betsy - Youth Historical Interpreter 1998-2008: I loved being able to tell people that I have hand dipped candles, churned butter, made soap, cooked biscuits and a chicken in an open hearth, hand washed laundry, died yarn, spun on a spinning wheel and learned to dance federal time period dances. Not many people can say they have gotten the opportunity to do all that.   Current Volunteer Opportunities Touring Docent Duties: Guides small groups and individuals through the house or outbuildings.  Facilitates discussion and answers questions relevant to site’s history, buildings, grounds, and collections.  Also guides tours during special events. Qualifications: Strong interest in history and stewardship of county's cultural and natural resources.  Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, from children to adults.  Teamwork with other staff essential. Availability: Everyday expect Tuesdays 11-4pm APPLY ONLINE NOW Teaching Docent Duties: Leads small groups of children through the historic site.  Generates discussion and answers questions relevant to site’s history, buildings, grounds, collections.  Directs children in "hands-on" activities.  Dress in period clothing.    Qualifications: Strong interest in history and the stewardship of the county's cultural and natural resources.  Patience with young children and the desire to communicate effectively with children is essential.  Experience in providing leader ship for groups of children is helpful. Availability: Mondays, Wednesday-Friday 10am-Noon APPLY ONLINE NOW Historical Interpreter (Adults) Duties: Assists with historical interpretive programs and special events.  Generates discussion and  answers questions relevant to site’s history, buildings and grounds.  Dress in period clothing. Qualifications: Strong interest in history and stewardship of county's cultural and natural resources.  Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, from children to adults.  Teamwork with other staff essential. Availability: Flexible hours includes some weekends and evenings APPLY ONLINE NOW Youth Historical Interpreter (12-18 years) Duties: Assists with historical interpretive programs and special events.  Generates discussion and answers questions relevant to site’s history, buildings and grounds.  Dress in period clothing. Qualifications: Strong interest in history and stewardship of county's cultural and natural resources.  Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, from children to adults.  Teamwork with other staff essential. Availability: Flexible hours includes some weekends and evenings APPLY ONLINE NOW Gardener Duties: Assists with all phases of gardening including mulching, propagation, transplanting, mulching, weeding, watering, and harvesting.  Researching and planning gardens. Qualifications: Basic horticulture knowledge; hands-on gardening experience; interest in the stewardship of the county's natural and cultural resources. Availability: Flexible hours. APPLY ONLINE NOW Sully Historic Site is located on Route 28 in Chantilly, VA. From the Beltway (495) take either I66 west to Rt. 28 North or the Dulles Toll Rd. to exit 9A (Rt. 28 South). For further information contact Sully Historic Site at 703-437-1794.