- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Public Program Assistants: Chestnut Hill Farm
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations -- Boston Region
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Overview The Trustees is looking for enthusiastic people to work with visitors during public events at Chestnut Hill Farm. Chestnut Hill Farm hosts a variety of public programs year round. Because these programs attract numerous visitors, public program assistants play a vital role in providing a quality visitor experience.
Responsibilities
* Log volunteer hours in a timely fashion
* Provide an excellent experience for members, visitors, and their families
* Greet and direct visitors, serve refreshments
* Work independently or as a team with other volunteers and staff
* Educate visitors about the Trustees and Chestnut Hill Farm Additional responsibilities will vary with event but may include staffing a craft table, wayfinding, and providing additional guest information
Qualifications
- Interest in talking to and working with the public
- Ability to calculate correct change for simple transactions
- Friendly and polite demeanor
- Comfort in citing rules for games and activities
Time Commitment
2-6 hours per event. There are typically 2-6 events per month. Assistants sign up for events and shifts that fit their interests and schedules including at least 3 events over their 3 month commitment. Volunteers are typically needed 1.5-2 hours prior to and after an event.
Upcoming Events include:
Upcoming Events include:
Friday, February 24th- Greenhouse Beach Party
Saturday, March 11th- Maplefest!
Monday, April 17th-Friday, April 20th- Farmer for a Day
Saturday, April 30th- Running of the Goats
Sunday, June 18th- Father's Day Bluegrass and BBQ
July, August, September- Farm Dinners (one per month)
More opportunities with The Trustees of Reservations -- Boston Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Trustees of Reservations -- Boston Region
Location:
200 High St., Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
Description
The Trustees of Reservations is one of Massachusetts' largest non-profits and the nation's first conservation and preservation organization. We preserve and protect places of natural, scenic and historic beauty and hold these "reservations" in "trust" for public use and enjoyment. Our passion is to improve the quality of life in the Commonwealth, using our properties and their many programs as a powerful and compelling platform to engage more residents and visitors in our mission-driven work. We believe in protecting the irreplaceable forever, for everyone. Today, we care for 112 special reservations -- from beaches to farms, gardens and historic sites - within minutes of every resident. Funded and supported entirely by our nearly 2 million visitors and supporters, and more than 100,000 members, we invite you to find your place.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Chestnut Hill RoadSouthborough, MA 01772
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteer for at least one event per month
- Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation to Chestnut Hill Farm.