Event & Program Volunteer - Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, New Bedford

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Opportunity Overview:
The Lead Event Assistant role at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens is a leadership position, reporting to and in volunteer partnership with paid staff colleagues which will often include managing volunteers. Responsibilities may include but are not restricted to assisting our staff by scheduling volunteers for events and workdays, providing information on upcoming opportunities, orienting volunteers to 'day of’ projects and tasks, performing community outreach, communicating with volunteers to celebrate their milestones such as birthdays and occasionally leading workdays. In addition, specific settings may have specific needs and responsibilities. This role includes on property responsibilities with additional projects which may be managed remotely.

Learn more and sign up online here: https://volunteer.thetrustees.org/opportunity/a0C3b00000fkqEO/event-program-volunteer-haskell

Benefits:

• Helping to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community
• Providing families the opportunity to engage outdoors with their children
• Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Work with Trustees’ staff and event organizers in running programs - classes in gardening, school visits, art classes, and concerts
• Help with set-up (information table, chairs, display board, etc.)
• Talk with visitors, answering questions about The Trustees and Trustees’ properties
• Gather information from visitors for mailing lists and promotional outreach
• Educate the public about the goals of The Trustees and encourage membership
• Express interest in the day and time which fits your schedule

Time Commitment Needed:
Event Date Times #volunteers Plant Sale 5/21/2022 8:00am-12:00pm 3 5/21/2022 11:00am-3:00pm 3 Community Picnic 6/10/2022 3:00pm-7:00pm