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4 people are interested
Chestnut Hill Farm Greenhouse Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
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4 people are interested
Chestnut Hill Farm is located in Southborough, it is a hidden gem providing organically grown vegetables to the local community through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and farm-stand. It is a growing endeavor with a planned membership of 250 in the next 3 years.
As a non-profit and a Trustees property, the farm is also committed to a level of community engagement and education that goes beyond agriculture to include community building and support.
As a Greenhouse Assistant you will work alongside and learn from staff as you care for seedlings that will become a part of our CSA shares! This is a great role for anyone interested in light, indoor, detail-oriented work.
Responsibilities
* Assist with greenhouse duties including, but not limited to cleaning trays, seeding, watering seedlings, repotting of seedlings, filling trays for seeding, fertilizing and hardening plants off
* Assist with cleaning up at the end of the day and organizing tools and equipment
* Maintain hygienic greenhouse conditions in order to stifle the growth of weeds, pests, and plant disease within the greenhouse
* Wear closed toe shoes at all times while working in the greenhouse. We also suggest that you wear long pants, however to do so is optional. Because the greenhouse can be very bright, we also suggest wearing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Don’t forget your water bottle!
* Maintain communication with the farm crew and the farmer
* Log volunteer hours
Qualifications
* Prior greenhouse experience is a plus, but not essential
* Willingness to learn and work hard is required
* Be able to stand for entirety of shift
* Be able to lift 25lbs.
* Must have legible handwriting and the ability to read a spreadsheet
* Knowledge of horticulture is helpful, but not required
* Minimum age: 16 years old
More opportunities with TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
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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
5 Chestnut Hill Farm Rd.Southbourough, MA 01772
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Farming
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- We ask for a seasonal commitment, 4-8 hours any day per week from March-June, intermittently from July-September.