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Trail Race Assistant-Chestnut Hill Farm

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ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations -- Boston Region

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 1 person is interested
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Opportunity Overview

Love farms, trail racing, or just being outdoors? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to assist with a short and fun trail race at Chestnut Hill Farm. Race festivities will be over by 11am giving you plenty of time to visit the farm stand as well as the goats, chickens, and bunnies.

Volunteer positions include:

Participant Check In/Finish Line Attendants
Greet participants as they arrive, check in pre-registered runners, hand out bibs, pins, timing chips, and swag. After the race begins, transform the starting line into the finish line, collect timing chips, and hand out water and snacks.

Course Marshall
Provide directions to runners at key points on the course. Standing and easy hiking are both required.

Parking Attendants
Help direct people as they enter/exit the farm.

Responsibilities
* Communicate effectively with staff and other volunteers
* Assist with set up and clean up
* Help answer questions about The Trustees
* Log volunteer hours

Qualifications
* Have excellent communication skills
* Friendly and outgoing personality
* Have reliable transportation to the properties
* Enjoy working with people

Time Commitment
Saturday, September 22nd 7:30am-11am

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.

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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

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Sep 22, 2018
07:30 AM - 11:00 AM

WHERE

9-99 Chestnut Hill RoadSouthborough, MA 01772

(42.309277,-71.53679)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • September 22nd, 7:30am-11am
  • Must be able to get to and from Chestnut Hill Farm.

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