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Volunteer: Pumpkins Preparation 2026

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with carving pumpkins and scene set ups for this outdoor museum adventure. 

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Pumpkin carving

-Tent set up

-Outdoor scene set up 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Bagged Lunch 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with carving pumpkins and scene set ups for this outdoor museum adventure. 

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Pumpkin carving

-Tent set up

-Outdoor scene set up 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Bagged Lunch 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Illuminated 2026 (Sunday)

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Illuminated 2026 (Friday)

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 23, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Elimination

The fun still hasn't ended just yet. Come help us tidy up the grounds after this outdoor museum experience at Menokin. We created another unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting staff and other volunteers

-Removal of hay bales 

-Removal of pumpkins

-Removing lights and boxing them for the season

-Other outdoor ground work

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Bagged lunch

-Change of clothes 

-Work Gloves 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

The fun still hasn't ended just yet. Come help us tidy up the grounds after this outdoor museum experience at Menokin. We created another unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting staff and other volunteers

-Removal of hay bales 

-Removal of pumpkins

-Removing lights and boxing them for the season

-Other outdoor ground work

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Bagged lunch

-Change of clothes 

-Work Gloves 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 26, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Illuminated 2026 (Saturday)

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure. Kayak launch assistance may also be needed during the day.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting vendors during the day at the Conservation & Craft Festival, but if they choose to stay for Pumpkins Illuminated, they will be in very low lighted areas. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure. Kayak launch assistance may also be needed during the day.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting vendors during the day at the Conservation & Craft Festival, but if they choose to stay for Pumpkins Illuminated, they will be in very low lighted areas. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Glass House Gala 2026

Come be a part of Menokin's Glass House Project featuring their annual fundraiser Glass House Gala 2026.

This fundraiser is to provide continuous awareness and progression of The Glass Project. See information on its most recent developments here: The Glass House — Menokin

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from young adult to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Come be a part of Menokin's Glass House Project featuring their annual fundraiser Glass House Gala 2026.

This fundraiser is to provide continuous awareness and progression of The Glass Project. See information on its most recent developments here: The Glass House — Menokin

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from young adult to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Descendant's Day 2026

Come be a part of the biannual celebration of Menokin's Descendant Collective: Descendant's Day 2026. 

This event is a celebration of life that hosts over 100 of the descendants of Menokin's enslaved community.

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from newborn to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Sunscreen 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Come be a part of the biannual celebration of Menokin's Descendant Collective: Descendant's Day 2026. 

This event is a celebration of life that hosts over 100 of the descendants of Menokin's enslaved community.

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from newborn to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Sunscreen 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes