Musician or Performance Volunteer - Boston Community Gardens

Opportunity Overview: 
The Boston Community Gardens Events team is looking for musicians and performers to perform at garden events this year. Events are a great way for visitors and community members to engage with the gardens and get to know their neighbors. Performers add so much to the atmosphere of the events, so we are looking to expand our roster of performers for this year. Join us in the gardens! 

Reports to: Community Outreach and Events Coordinator 

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

• Providing music or other artistic performance for visitors including families, children, and adults at events 
• Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols 
• Log volunteer hours 

Qualifications: 

• Experience performing in front of an audience 
• Family-friendly performance 
• Have reliable transportation to the property 
• Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear for varying weather conditions 
• Minimum age: 18 years old 
• Please note: A background check is required for this role 

Benefits: 

• Helping to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community  
• Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers   

Time Commitment Needed: 
For events as needed. Express Interest below to learn more about event dates!

For more information 
Contact the Volunteer Services Team at [email protected] 
To explore other volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/ 
 
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. 

Covid-19 Volunteer Safety: 
The health and safety of Trustees’ volunteers, staff and visitors is our top priority. 
If you are not feeling well, please stay home 
If you have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 or someone displaying symptoms of Covid-19, please stay home 
For our most current Covid-19 updates, please visit our main Trustees site