Property Steward - Appleton Farms

Opportunity Overview:
Rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, vegetable crops, and historic farm buildings comprise this 1,000-acre pastoral landscape, offering a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. Appleton Farms is currently seeking volunteers to assist in the care of this unique and beautiful property! As a Property Steward, you’ll have the opportunity to support and work alongside staff and other volunteers, learning valuable and transferable skills while being part of an amazing community.

Reports to: Stewardship Staff

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

• Small maintenance and building projects
• Property clean up including brush clearing, raking, weeding, debris removal, wood stacking
• Prune back brush from the fence line with pruners
• Fence maintenance and repair
• Painting
• Weed whip fence lines
• Report major problems to Staff
• Physical stamina to walk the fence line of a 133 acre pasture (approximately 5 miles of fencing but not all in one day)
• Willingness to learn
• Comfortable working independently
• Good communication skills by email or text
• Adhere to The Trustees safety protocols
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Have reliable transpiration to the property
• Must be able to perform vigorous work outside, ability to use hand tools and have basic knowledge of carpentry
• Must be comfortable taking on a project and working on it independently as well as working with staff and groups
• Must enjoy walking on the property; be conservation-minded, and willing to help maintain the property
• Must be able to perform physical work; lifting, carrying up 25lbs.
• Strict observance to Trustees safety protocols.
• Must report service hours via the Trustees volunteer website in a timely manner.
• Minimum age: 18 years old. Under 18 years old will require parent/guardian supervision
• Please note: This role may require a background check

Time Commitment:
Minimum of 10 to 12 hours per month with a 6 month commitment. Volunteer will spend time working with staff and independently allowing for a flexible schedule

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/
 
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