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1 person is interested
Have Fun Helping with Family Programs at Farandnear in Shirley
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees, West Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
The Trustees is looking for enthusiastic people to work with visitors during public events at Farandnear. Farandnear hosts a variety of public programs all year long. Because these programs attract numerous visitors, public program assistants play a vital role in providing a quality visitor experience. Each date is a different opportunity.
Visit http://bit.ly/farandnearprograms to discover what the program is for each date listed. At sign up you will be able to share your preferences for roles. Additional dates/sign up opportunities will be added every few months.
Responsibilities
* Varies by event, but roles include some combination of: greeting and directing visitors, serving refreshments or assisting with one or more of the following areas: arts/crafts, campfire keeper, children's activities, adult activities, hike/walk "sweep" (last person in group) Trustees information table, Check in table (uses technology).
* Working independently or together with other volunteers and staff
* Imparting information about The Trustees and Farandnear to visitors
Qualifications
* Interest in talking to and working with the public
* Friendly personality
* Comfort providing instruction in activities and/or games Commitment to reporting service hours via the Trustees volunteer website
Time Commitment 2-6 hours per event. Assistants sign up for events and shifts that fit their interests and schedules.
www.thetrustees.org/volunteer
More opportunities with The Trustees, West Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Trustees, West Region
Location:
1 Sargent Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262, US
Mission Statement
"The Trustees preserve for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts." West region offices in Holyoke, Leominster, Stockbridge & Windsor. 44 locations across Central and Western MA, 113+ across the state of MA.
Description
Who We Are
We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.
Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.
What We Do
We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places - nearly 25,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
We have offices in Leominster, Beverly, Sharon, Vineyard Haven, Holyoke, Stockbridge, Boston, Ipswich and Westport.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Center RdShirley, MA 01464
DATE POSTED
October 24, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 2-4 hours per event; one or more events per month
- customer service skills; friendly