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44 people are interested
Garden Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Museum of American Heritage
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44 people are interested
Calling experienced gardeners who would like to volunteer in a historic garden!
The Museum of American Heritage is looking for garden volunteers to help us tend to our garden. Some experience gardening is preferred.
This opportunity is available on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12pm. Not available on Tuesday mornings, but still want to volunteer? We offer additional days and times once orientation is complete. Following completion of orientation, you may volunteer at your own time and leisure. We offer short term tasks to long term projects, depending on your preference.
Benefits
- Work in the beautiful and historic gardens surrounding the Williams House
- Learn about the history of the plants that are original to the house
- Contribute to gardens enjoyed by visitors year-round
MOAH requires all volunteers to be 16 years or older, sign a waiver and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to volunteer.
Please email mail@moah.org if this volunteer opportunity interests you!
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About Museum of American Heritage
Location:
351 Homer Avenue, P. O. Box 1731, Palo Alto, CA 94302, US
Mission Statement
The Museum of American Heritage preserves and presents the evolution of American invention. We seek to maintain and develop a public space in which all members of the community can better understand the present and envision the future by rediscovering the technological genius of our past.
Description
Founded in 1985, the Museum of American Heritage opened its doors as a public museum in 1990. The museum preserves and presents the evolution of American invention, with collections that focus on Nineteenth and early Twentieth century mechanical and electrical devices. Housed in an historic 1907 residence in downtown Palo Alto, the museum features permanent exhibits including a kitchen, doctor's office, general store, and print shop. Two main galleries show three special theme exhibits annually. A 1500 square foot Learning Center provides space for meetings, lectures, classes, and events. The Museum is surrounded by historic gardens.The Museum is a non-profit corporation and is supported solely by memberships, donations, grants and class fees. Admission to the Museum is free.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
351 Homer AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94302
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2024
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Completion of orientation.