New Horizon Volunteer - Martha's Vineyard

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Opportunity Overview

In July 2019 Doug Aitken will present NEW HORIZON, a multifaceted art event that challenges the notion of art in the 21st-century. The project is composed of a series of live events across the state of Massachusetts, centered around a stunning reflective hot air balloon and gondola. At each stop the mirror balloon touches down and becomes a happening. It is both an artwork and an event where ideas, conversation, music and art are shared. The journey creates a continuous, flowing event, encountering unique individuals and providing an insight into the future of our culture. Happenings will take place at a selection of iconic Trustees properties, starting at Long Point Wildlife Refuge in Martha’s Vineyard on July 12. Each unique property will have a variety of volunteer roles and shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a once in a lifetime happening.

Please Note: Minimum age for all volunteers is 18.

Volunteer roles may include any of the following:

• Greeters
• Admission Assistants
• Membership/Program/InfoTable Assistants
• Sustainability Managers
• Parking Assistants
• Floaters
• Kids Craft Table/Activity Assistants

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Meet and greet visitors
• Assist with wayfinding
• Communicate effectively with staff and other volunteers
• Assist with set up and clean up
• Provide visitors with information about The Trustees, the property and benefits of membership
• Sign up for this event

Qualifications:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Have reliable transportation to the property
• Enjoy working with people
• Minimum age: 18

Time Commitment
Fri, July 12 6:30 am - 10:30 am; 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Sun, July 14 6:30 am - 10:30 am; 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

To explore other volunteer opportunities, 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.