Everyone makes a difference.

Decide to get involved again in 2007. You'll be glad you did.

The winter school program begins in February. Volunteers interested in working with children are welcome, no experience necessary. .

Things are back to a normal busy schedule. It was great to see all the Village Quilters back at their jobs. The Village Centre is a fun place to volunteer and work. Come join us!

Here is a list of Volunteer Opportunities:

Carpenters & Crafters - Individuals with a variety of skills and interests to help restore building exteriors and interiors, give advice on carpentry projects, set up antique tool displays, build display fixtures, touch-up or repair antiques, repair site fixtures, interact with visitors.

Gardener - People who enjoy caring for plants, tend existing gardens, help to plan new gardens, work with heritage seed varieties, learn about and explain pioneer gardening, assist in planning garden related displays and events, interact with visitors.

Automotive Enthusiast - Tune-up vehicles, do regular maintenance, plan restoration projects, research into early cars and trucks, identify sources for parts, seek vehicles for donation, help plan parades and displays, enjoy talking about cars with visitors.

Farmer - People who know or would enjoy knowing old farm ways and work. Help to restore old farm equipment, set up the old grainary and seed cleaning mill, repair and update the animal pens and demonstration area, assist with agricultural displays and events, show and tell with visitors.

Librarian - Assist in organizing and protecting our collection of antique books, periodicals and other documents. Titles are in English and German, so a basic reading level of German would be helpful.

Blacksmith - Learn from our friendly blacksmith! On the job training is provided in all of the areas, from starting the forge fire to making a variety of simple items. The well equipped Village Blacksmith Shop is one of the main highlights for many of our summer visitors.

Tinsmith - Learn to make candle holders, pails, bread pans, and many other items. By 1890 the tinsmith's livelihood was in decline, but 100 years later their products are once again in high demand! Our tinsmith is retiring and would like to pass his skills along. The tools and tin are waiting for you.

Miller - Step into the Prussian style windmill, a beautiful and faithful replica of the mill built in downtown Steinbach in 1877. If you enjoy meeting people, have a good back and an interest in mechanical things you will love the Windmill. Our master miller will teach you all the ropes!

Costumer - We are expanding our costume collection, so if you enjoy making clothes from patterns or can make alterations on existing articles we would love to have you join us.

Baker - Come bake bread in our new outdoor clay oven. If you enjoy baking bread, meeting people and talking about pioneer life let us show you our House-Barn and Summer Kitchen. The upsurge in public interest in home baked bread makes our clay oven a very enjoyable place to be.

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