Weir Farm NHP Volunteer 2024

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The park is recruiting for the following opportunities:

• Tour Guide - Become a Tour Guide and introduce visitors from around world to the creative workspaces of American masters--the Weir and Young Studios! Guides staff the historic studios and engage in conversations with diverse groups of visitors, Wednesday through Sunday, May through October. Guides also assist with special events, group tours, and school groups. This opportunity is appropriate for volunteers ages 18 and up.
• Take Part in Art - Great opportunity for teens! Volunteers run the wildly popular outdoor painting program on weekends, May through October. Duties include cleaning and stocking watercolor painting kits and providing basic information to visitors. This opportunity is appropriate for volunteers ages 13-18.
• American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Help make programs more accessible by providing ASL interpretation for park visitors. Interpreters will be on call for accessibility requests and provide ASL interpretation for park videos and other projects.

All positions involve:

• Regularly standing, walking, and monitoring surroundings
• Assisting with potential special programs and events as available.
• Making the safety of yourself and others the first priority.



The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

Some opportunities may have limited availability. During the application process, the volunteer coordinator will explain what’s available and what might suit your interests.

NOTE: If you would like more information about the Park or the volunteer opportunities before creating a volunteer.gov account and submitting your application, please email the Volunteer Coordinator at joshua_maldonado@partner.nps.gov and Josh will follow up with you soon.

Start Date - 2024-04-20

End Date - 2024-11-01

Activities include: Conservation Education;General Assistance;Historical Preservation;Other;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information