Activities and accomplishments of Minnesota Historical Society volunteers and interns
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The Minnesota Historical Society's volunteer and intern programs welcome people from all communities to engage in mission-related projects. Over 2,660 volunteers and interns contribute 53,400 hours hours annually. This diverse volunteer corps helps to achieve the MNHS mission — Using the Power of History to Transform Lives.
Weekend Farmer
Volunteer Gopal has been working hard during this hot Minnesota summer at the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River. With his skills in gardening and trail management he is a wonderful asset to the team at the farm!
Gopal moved to Minnesota during the summer of 2017 from San Diego. He wanted to learn more about the history of a place he would soon call home, leading him to the Minnesota Historical Society. What seemed like a one-time summer volunteer opportunity, to learn more about Minnesota, actually turned into something more valuable. The friendships Gopal has built on the farm and the enjoyment of doing some outdoor labor brought Gopal back for another season of volunteering on the farm.
Another thing Gopal enjoys is going home and telling his 4-year-old son tales about what the animals did and what other kids said at the farm. With such fascinating stories, without a doubt, Gopal’s son believes his dad is a weekend farmer.
