Engagement Survey Volunteer - Bradley Estate and others

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Opportunity Overview:

The Trustees are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help distribute and collect survey cards from our visitors. As a public facing agent of the organization, volunteers will also be expected to engage with visitors and answer questions about the Trustees, its policies and properties. Survey distribution will be scheduled for several different properties throughout the summer.

This position involves direct engagement with the public in an outdoor setting. Some standing, and much smiling, is expected for this role. The ability to independently travel to properties is required. Shifts will be 4 hours in length, with the opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the state.

As stewards of some of Massachusetts most popular destinations including the Castle Hill on the Crane Estate and Crane Beach as well as over 100 reservations including working farms, urban gardens, campgrounds, inns, and National Historic Landmarks the Trustees protects more than 50,000 acres of land. Supported entirely by our over 2 million visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 50,000 members, we work to preserve and protect properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value.

Reports to: Director of Visitor Experience

Location:

• Volunteers will be deployed as a small group depending on their location. Volunteers are more than welcome to serve at properties outside of their home range. We are recruiting teams for the following areas:
  • North Shore (north of Boston, as far west as Andover)
  • South Shore (south of Boston, as far south as Fall River/New Bedford, as far west as Dover)
  • Central (Southborough west to I-90)
  • West (I-90 west to Massachusetts/New York border)
  • *The Trustees is unable to reimburse mileage however mileage is deductible on your personal taxes.

Responsibilities:

• Interact and engage with Trustees visitor
• Distribute and collect survey cards
• Answer questions about the Trustees, its policies, and its properties
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:

• Comfortable engaging with public
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to various locations throughout the state

Time Commitment:

• Ability to attend training in early May
• Complete at least one 4-hour shift per month

For more information:
Contact Eileen Small, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, 781-784-0567 x5501, esmall@thetrustees.org

To explore other volunteer opportunities or sign up as a team, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/

More about The Trustees

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.

The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.