Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to become millers in the Vermeer Mill. This position requires a person with an interest in things mechanical and is willing to learn to operate a working windmill. Hands on training is provided on site followed by a skill assessment by a certified miller. Once trained this person will work in the mill 2 or 3 days per month. For more information contact Jim Brandl at brandl@alliancetechnologies.net or Bonnie Verburg at pellamill@iowatelecom.net or 641-620-9463.
Volunteers are needed to serve as hosts and hostesses in the Interpretive Center. Person should enjoy meeting and greeting people and provide answers to questions and encourage visitors to take the tour of the Mill and Village. A script of the timeline room is provided and hands on training by director. Volunteers will be scheduled as the individuals schedule permits, each shift is 1/2 day. If interested call Bonnie at 641-620-9463 or email pellamill@iowatelecom.net
Volunteers are needed to be mill guides. The mill guide will take the tourists on a tour of the Vermeer Mill. Individual must enjoy talking to people and have an interest in windmills. Training on the working of the mill and a script is available for interested persons. Contact Bonnie, Vermeer Mill director at 641-620-9463 or pellamill@iowatelecom.net.