Get Involved – Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival

Have Fun

Work with amazing people, learn new things, and have fun!

Ask Questions

Get to know more about the conservation area and what we do.

Volunteer Hours

Volunteering at the festival can go towards school volunteer hour requirements.

Gain Skills

There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, contribute to educating the public, and enhancing your education.

Make a difference

Volunteer with us

The Annual Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. We encourage you to consider volunteering with us!

Get your high school volunteer hours completed, give back to the community, help us help the environment, connect with a wide network of volunteers… the benefits are endless.

Specialized volunteer roles:

Heritage Village Demonstrations:

(volunteers in this area must wear period-accurate costume of their own (if they own), or black trousers/skirt with a white shirt).

Antique Power
Grist Mill (water wheel and milling)
Cabin and Garden (cooking, carding wool)
Blacksmith shop (smithing, NPCA will provide iron)
Display Barn (weaving and spinning)
Ball Home (leading tours)

Family Fun and Games

Minding/monitoring the heritage games area
Lawn bowling, giant jenga, plinko, etc.
Recycling and Waste Diversion Team

Assisting staff in the sorting and collection of waste

General Volunteer Roles:

Admission Greeters

Apply proof-of-admission wristbands/stamps at the gate
Provide general information/directions

Volunteer Support

Relieve fellow volunteers of duties for breaks (could mean they rotate through various roles) b. Ensure all volunteers get breaks and refreshments for snacks and lunch c. Assist in setting up/taking down activity/heritage games areas

Guided Hike Support

Assist NPCA staff along trails guiding visitors

Make a difference

Volunteer with us

Volunteer with Us!