Open Barnyard - Weir River Farm

Opportunity Overview:
Do you love the outdoors and meeting new people? Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community? Weir River Farm in Hingham is currently looking for volunteers to join our Open Barnyard Volunteers.

Volunteers will meet and greet visitors and help them interact with our animals (no prior experience necessary, event staff will provide simple instructions and guidance). This is a terrific way to learn about our animals, meet new people and have fun!

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, volunteers and visitors

Reports to: Property Staff

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

• Assist families in interacting with the animals and overall experience of the farm
• Talk with visitors, and if you are able, answer questions about The Trustees mission and Trustees’ properties
• If you are familiar with the goals of The Trustees, educate the public about them and encourage membership
• Sign up for this opportunity

Qualifications:

• Have reliable transportation to the farm
• Desire to meet with the public
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear for varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces including grass or uneven surfaces
• Minimum Age: 15 years old; volunteers 12-14 years old will require parental/guardian supervision
• Please note: a background check is required for this role

Time Commitment Needed:
Sign-up for as many dates as you are available! See below for dates and times.
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Join The Trustees as a volunteer to help protect and take care of the Commonwealth’s greatest treasures and to make nature and the outdoors accessible for all, forever.
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.

Inclusive Spaces for All
We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all. Together, alongside our partners and volunteers we are creating inclusive spaces of community for people of all backgrounds to enjoy and preserving these open spaces for everyone, forever. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and experience.

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.