Carpenter Volunteer - Lyman Reserve

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Opportunity Overview
The South Coast Management Unit is looking for several individuals with a background in carpentry interested in undertaking building projects. Individuals should have a basic knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures. Most of this work will be carried out individually with several opportunities to work on larger projects and assist or lead Trustees staff or volunteers.

This position will be based at Lyman Reserve. Home to one of the last remaining native sea-run brook trout fisheries in the eastern United States, the Theodore Lyman Reserve sits at the mouth of 4.5-mile-long Red Brook on Buttermilk Bay. Lyman is popular today with fly fishers, but catch-and-release only as The Trustees work to restore this treasured habitat.

Responsibilities

• Construct/repair trail or farm structures e.g. trail kiosk, sign boards, fences, footbridges, picnic tables, nest boxes, etc.
• Perform structural repairs/renovations e.g. barn siding, trim, doors, office and bathroom renovation, outbuildings
• Assist with design/drawings of bathroom and visitor center renovations
• Keep workshop clean and organized.
• Tuning up or repairing power and hand tools
• Log volunteer hours in a timely fashion

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power/hand tools and an understanding of safety
• Ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials
• Ability to organize assigned tasks, for completion alone or with help
• Knowledge of building structures including but not limited to ceilings, windows, frames, roofs, as well as independent structures is necessary
• Some experience and ability in reading as well as drawing plans
• Ability to work alone and as a part of a team
• Solid communication skills to update staff on project status and needs
• Traveling to nearby properties will be necessary

Time Commitment
Minimum of 10 to 12 hours per month with a 3-month commitment. Flexible schedule. Ideally, volunteer would have some weekday availability to work alongside staff as needed.

Location
Head of the Bay Road and Red Brook Road, Plymouth, MA 02360

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.