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Waterfest Event Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

  • 25 people are interested
Waterworks Museum

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is partnering with local water, STEM, and history organizations for a celebration of all things water! Visitors will join us to learn more about local and global water issues, while enjoying some family-friendly games, crafts, and activities.

We are looking for volunteers to help staff game, activity, and craft stations at the event. All volunteers will be provided with a 30 minute break and free lunch during the event. We would love to have volunteers that are available for the entire event - June 21st 10:45am to 3:15pm. We would send you the full program schedule in advance, as well as a map, a personalized schedule for the day, and instructions for your station(s). Please help us make our biggest event of the year a success!

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About Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Location:

2450 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, US

Mission Statement

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum uses its architecturally magnificent building, mammoth steam pumping engines, and the adjacent historic Chestnut Hill Reservoir to interpret unique stories of one of the country’s earliest metropolitan water systems. Through educational programs and exhibits focused on engineering, architecture, social history, public health, and safe water access, the Museum connects historic narratives to current issues and future challenges.

Description

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum at 2450 Beacon Street in Boston, opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic waterworks that supplied the City of Boston with public water.

The Museum presents unique stories of this early metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on the themes of engineering, architecture, social history, public health, and safe water access. The Waterworks Museum is located inside the former High-Service pumping station, a Richardsonian Romanesque building dating to the late 1880’s. The Museum consists of the Great Engines Hall, housing three historic steam-powered pumping engines, and a two story glass-enclosed pavilion, featuring an Overlook Gallery with rotating exhibits and interactive elements. Education programs, guest lectures, guided or self-led tours, and other special community and family programs are part of the regular calendar of events. Private social or corporate events are also possible through special arrangement.

Directions and hours can be found at WaterworksMuseum.org. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @MetroWaterworks. Accessible by T on the Green Line "C" and "D" trains, and by Bus (#51 and #86). Limited parking available onsite. ADA accessible and stroller friendly.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Environment
Children & Youth, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Jun 21, 2025
10:45 AM - 03:15 PM

WHERE

2450 Beacon StreetChestnut Hill, MA 02467

(42.33173,-71.15557)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Environmental Education
  • Community Outreach
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Problem Solving
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 15
  • 10:45am - 3:15pm on Saturday June 21st, 2025. (4.5 hours)

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