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Historic Home & Garden Tour Docent

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Deadline: Oct 03, 2024 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 04, 2024 9:00 am - Oct 06, 2024 5:00 pm (EST)

About the event

HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm daily (Early Bird Ticket: 9 am on Friday only). Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 80-year-old tradition -- the Waterford Foundation's "Waterford Fair"! The Fair is the mid-Atlantic's quintessential fall festival with demonstrating fine heritage & contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties tour, local libations, Waterford Craft School talks & workshops, and entertainment for all ages. Located in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford (f. 1733), this unique village is situated in Western Loudoun County, Virginia. Noted as "DC's Wine Country", we are only 50 minutes from the District of Columbia. Tickets go on sale in August. Children (12 & under) & Foundation members FREE! Ticket types: VIP, Early Bird (Fri only), youth, single day, military, 3-day passes and seniors (over 65). Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Join the Waterford Foundation at waterfordfoundation.org. Day/time: 10/6, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans only) 10/7 10a-5p, & 10/8, 10a-5p
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation

About the application

Help us welcome fairgoers to the 80th Waterford Fair! Volunteer as a property docent: You will greet fairgoers and lead them through a historic Waterford home or building sharing unique property details. This is a fun, exciting way to be part of the Fair! (We give you the script and training, no previous experience needed!)

Terms & Conditions

Volunteer positions are a minimum of 4 hours to receive a free Fair ticket. We will be following the CDC's and Commonwealth of Virginia's health safety guidelines and all volunteers will be required to do so as well. Expectations will be addressed as we get closer to the Fair. As an ambassador for the Foundation, welcoming visitors to Waterford, please follow the golden rule and treat fairgoers, residents, staff and other volunteers as you would wish to be treated. Be polite, helpful and if you are unable to assist someone find someone who can (e.g., your supervisor, information booth, sheriff's deputy, EMTs, staff, etc.). Waterford is a historic village and many of the properties are not accessible by wheel chair. If you have any special needs we should be made aware of regarding the projects you are volunteering for, please add a note in the application. Dress: business casual dress/casual dress is fine. Please dress for the weather but do not wear shorts or ripped shirts. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. This is a rain or shine event. Volunteers must have their own transportation to and from their shift(s). By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her/their intentions before the event. Foundation staff and Volunteer Leads have the right to terminate any volunteer's shift at any time. If you have any questions, please contact us at fairadmin@waterfordfoundation.org or 540-882-3018.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Saturday Morning October 5(Copy) Village of Waterford, VA Oct 05, 2024 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 2 4
Saturday Afternoon October 5 Village of Waterford, VA Oct 05, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4 4
Sunday Morning October 6 Village of Waterford, VA Oct 06, 2024 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 15 4
Sunday Afternoon October 6 Village of Waterford, VA Oct 06, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 14 4

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Historic Home & Garden Tour Docent
Historic Home & Garden Tour Docent
80th Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana
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