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Morristown, NJ 07960
Are you interested in gardening, working outdoors, or increasing your horticultural knowledge? Come discover our Gardenworks program and get involved with our Horticulture Education and Maintenance teams! Gardenworks volunteers donate their time to work alongside our staff and fellow garden enthusiasts to improve and maintain our public gardens. Our volunteers will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience within specialized gardens and brush up on, or gain new insights, performing tasks such as planting, propagating, pruning, plant identification, and more! Tools will be provided, however, volunteers may bring their own tools if they so, please. Volunteers should come prepared to be in the gardens with closed-toe shoes, long pants, gloves, water, and bug spray/sunscreen. The Gardenworks program offers the opportunity to volunteer at all three of our historic horticulture sites. This program runs as follows: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum: Tuesdays, 9 AM - 12 PM (noon) Willowwood Arboretum: Wednesdays, 9 AM - 12 PM (noon) Bamboo Brook: Thursdays, 9 AM - 12 PM (noon) The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Cutting Garden: Thursdays, 9 AM - 11 AM (although times may vary) *Gardenworks is now a year-round opportunity for our volunteers. If you are pursuing hours for your Master Gardener certification in Morris County this program will count toward completing your requirements. **Opportunities for scout projects, community, and corporate groups are also available by special arrangement. Those interested should contact Aaron Murray, Horticultural Volunteer Program Specialist, at AMurray@morrisparks.net.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Far Hills, NJ 07931
Morris County Park Commission is looking for volunteers to act as stewards of Willowwood and the Living Sculpture exhibit. Volunteer stewards will be relied upon to be public-facing, site and exhibit knowledgeable, and event assistants while evaluating and managing preservation and safety programs. Shifts for this program are available from July 1st to November 15th. Expanded opportunities for groups upon request.
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2023
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Far Hills, NJ 07931
Morris County Park Commission is looking for volunteers to fill the public-facing role of Welcome Ambassadors. Welcome Ambassadors will be the friendly, outgoing, and informative individuals that will assist Living Sculpture’s attendees with the site and exhibit ticketing and scheduling information, directions, and any additional information attendees may need while visiting. Shifts for this program are available from July 1st to November 15th. Expanded opportunities for groups upon request.
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2023
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Chatham, NJ 07928
Work with staff from Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center or Pyramid Mountain on programs and events, leading hikes or operating the visitors centers. Volunteer opportunity is temporarily suspended due to COVID19. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please register.
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2023
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Morristown, NJ 07960
Do you love research, historical gardens, or farm events? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! This fall (2023), there are plenty of ways to help out at Fosterfields & Historic Sites! Whether you enjoy assisting with mansion tours, special events like Fall Farm Fun, or helping our 2023 Halloween exhibits, our museum staff would appreciate your help. Our farm engages learners in various hands-on farm chores, such as butter churning and corn cracking, using antique machinery. Plus, introduce visitors to our cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and turkeys! Later, in the fall, you can become a school tour guide at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and teach school groups all about the history of farming in 1880s-1920s Morristown. For those who prefer working behind the scenes, gardening and Collections work is available year round. Volunteers receive training from our staff, as well as time-period clothing. We will work with your schedule. Weekly commitments are appreciated but not required. Generally open to ages 15+. Groups are welcome. Besides Fosterfields, we also manage Historic Speedwell in Morristown, birthplace of the telegraph; and the Cooper Gristmill in Chester, NJ. If you sign up, we'll keep in touch regarding those opportunities as well. Thank you for your interest!
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
