Volunteer
The Friends have enriching and fun opportunities for volunteers. Some activities are seasonal, and all include training. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact our Executive Director at fhwp2961@gmail.com or 650.851.2660.
Carriage Room Museum Docent
The Museum, located within the working Folger Stable, highlights the history of the estate property, and the importance of the horse in Western American culture. Docents greet visitors, answer questions, point out areas of interest in the displays, and share any insights they have about the facility or the history of the area. Docents can also give private tours upon request.
Museum hours are 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. We can work with your schedule for docents who want to be private tour guides.
Folger School Group Docent
Docents assist with the San Mateo County Historical Association’s field trips to the Historic District in Wunderlich Park. Docents introduce students to the Carriage Room Museum and guide them in a series of hands-on activities including: peeling and pressing apples, leather stamping, building a "rock" wall, and cleaning tack and saddling a life-sized model horse.
Shifts are during the school year, one Wednesday or Friday per month 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (approximately three hours/month).
Some of our Huddart Park Nature Hike docents
Nature Hikes with the Friends Docents
Our hiking program serves K-5th grade students. Docents guide students on a 1-3 mile nature hike, leading them through the various ecosystems and exploring the local flora and fauna.These are fun nature outings for the kids and volunteers alike. Shifts are typically on weekdays typically from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Docents also lead nature hikes for scouting groups and other community members upon request. No experience needed, training provided. Click here to learn more.
Meet a Horse Ambassador
Introduce children, families and park visitors to a small horse. You'll teach visitors all about horses ad teach them how to groom and lead a horse. This program is fun and easy to learn. Hours are flexible depending on scheduling.