- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Stevens-Coolidge Place Public Events Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Overview
The Trustees is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work with visitors during public events at the property. From May to December we host a variety of seasonal festivals and public programs. Because these programs attract numerous visitors, public program assistants play a vital role in providing a quality visitor experience.
Responsibilities
- Interact with visitors, answer questions about the property, trails and activities
- Gather information from visitors for mailing lists and promotional outreach
- Promote the Trustees’ mission and provide membership information
- Assist with special programs on an occasional basis
- Assist with light property clean-up, if needed
- Imparting information about the Trustees and the property
- Greeting and directing visitors, selling tickets and/or merchandise, serving refreshments and acting as a greeter
- Comfort in citing rules for games and activities
Qualifications
- Have reliable transportation to the property
- Interest in talking to and working with the public
- Ability to calculate correct change for simple transactions
- Flexible and independent
- Knowledge of the ecology and geology of the area preferred, but not required
- Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces: grass, pavement, uneven surfaces
- Ability to pick up lightweight objects from ground level
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Friendly and polite demeanor
- Desire to meet with the public, share knowledge of the property and the Trustees
- Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear for varying weather conditions
- Flexible and independent
- Familiarity with the property or area [preferred, but not required]
- Knowledge of the ecology and geology of the area preferred, but not required
- Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces: grass, pavement, uneven surfaces
- Ability to pick up lightweight objects from ground level
Time Commitment Needed
2-5 hours per event. Assistants sign up for events and shifts that fit their interests.
More opportunities with TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
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
139 Andover St.Andover, MA 01810
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Event Management
- Event Planning / Management
- Food Service
- Retail / Sales
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-5 hours per event. Assistants sign up for events