Volunteer tour guides
Homestead Tour Guides are volunteers who host public visitation on Saturdays from 11am to 5pm. They help visitors get oriented to the homestead, learn about its natural and cultural history, and share in its many wonders. This is a great way to get to know and savor this unique ranch and historic site.
Successful tour guides connect with visitors of all ages and communicate well with the public. They are on-time and reliable; demonstrate enthusiasm and curiosity for Montana history and the Moon-Randolph Homestead; are comfortable outdoors, in a rustic setting, and in all types of weather; and are capable of navigating hills, 1-2 steps, and uneven terrain in former pasture fields.
Homestead Tour Guides:
host 2-6 open days during the season (open days are on Saturdays from 11am – 5pm between May and the end of October);
receive in a 2 hour interpretation training (often in the spring); and
are familiar with the tour guide manual, a small chapbook about the site called Butterflies & Railroad Ties, and the Randolph Ranch Historic Register nomination to become familiar with the site.
get a homestead t-shirt and ball cap
UM students may be able to earn one internship credit for 45 hours of service including tour guiding, training, and practice. If interested in this option, please let us know in the application form.