Grounds Maintenance at Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
ORGANIZATION: Historic Newton
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Spend time outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Durant-Kenrick House this summer! We are looking for volunteers to help us maintain our grounds, including the lawns and gardens. Grounds maintenance needs include raking leaves, picking up sticks, shoveling and spreading mulch, water and weeding gardens, and deadheading flowers. This position requires standing, bending, and moderate lifting. Volunteer shifts may be as short as 1 hour or as long as 4 hours. Volunteers may take as few as 1 shift per week.
More opportunities with Historic Newton
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Historic Newton
Location:
527 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458, US
Mission Statement
Historic Newton encourages inquiry about and exploration of Newton within the broad context of American History. To accomplish this mission, we maintain historic properties that interpret Newton's past and present. We collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit historical artifacts of local significance and present public programs that involve the diverse population of Newton and the region.
Description
Historic Newton is a public/private partnership between the City of Newton and the Newton Historical Society. Historic Newton:
Operates two museums: the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.
Maintains three historic burying grounds in the City of Newton.
Collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits historic artifacts of local significance.
Offers workshops, lectures, walking tours, discussions, and other educational programs that educate and involve the diverse population of Newton and the region.
Maintains an archive of historic documents, photographs, maps, and other materials related to the history of Newton.
Promotes and celebrates historic research and preservation in and about the City of Newton.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
286 Waverley AveNewton, MA 02458
DATE POSTED
April 24, 2015
SKILLS
- Landscaping
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- 1-4 hour shifts; at least 1 shift per week