- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Property Ambassador-Fruitlands/Farandnear
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations -- Boston Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Overview
Combine your love of the outdoors, history, and all things Fruitlands by becoming a Property Ambassador! Property Ambassadors assist with a variety of outdoor tasks and programming that support the day to day and special event operations of Fruitlands Museum.
Fruitlands is home to five collections on 210 acres of meadows and woods. The Museum was founded in 1914 by Clara Endicott Sears and takes its name from an experimental utopian community led by Bronson Alcott and Charles Lane which took place on this site in 1843. When you visit Fruitlands Museum you can go on a hike and commune with nature, learn about the lives of Transcendentalists and Shakers, sit in the Art Museum among Native American or Hudson River School treasures, or be in spired by contemporary exhibits and outdoor sculpture. Fruitlands is a unique gathering place that builds connections between nature, people and culture by offering engaging programs and exhibits.
Reports To:
Fruitlands Engagement Site Manager, Manager of Buildings & Grounds, and Fruitlands staff
Time Commitment Needed:
Flexible-both weekly and one time (large event) positions available.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor fire pit during winter
- Assist with preparation for large annual events such as the Craft Festival
- Participate in general property and trail maintenance tasks with both staff and fellow volunteers
- Report volunteer hours in the Hands on Connect database in a timely fashion
Qualifications:
- An interest in learning about Fruitlands and sharing that knowledge with visitors
- Desire to become a part of the team of staff and volunteers working to care for The Trustees’ newest property
- Friendly, able to work in team and individual settings
- Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and stand for extended periods of time
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
102 Prospect Hill RoadHarvard, MA 01451
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Facilities Management
- Landscaping
- Gardening
- Carpentry
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible