Events and Public Programs - Weir River Farm

Opportunity Overview:
Do you love the outdoors and meeting new folks? 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 Event Assistant Crew. Volunteers will meet and greet visitors, share information about The Trustees’ mission and properties, recruit new members and donors. Options to help run craft tables or something similar may also be available, depending on the event. This is a terrific way to meet new people and have fun all in a Covid-19 safe environment!

Reports to: Engagement Manager

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

• Talk with visitors, answering questions about The Trustees and Trustees’ properties
• Gather information from visitors for mailing lists and promotional outreach
• Educate the public about the goals of The Trustees and encourage membership
• Assist with programs as needed, such as our Story Hour or Preschool Farm Explorers
• Assist children with creating crafts
• Assist families in interacting with the animals and overall experience of the farm
• Adhere to The Trustees' COVID-19 guidelines
• 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
• Experience working with the public
• Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces including grass or uneven surfaces
• Please note: a background check is required for this role

Time Commitment Needed:
Sign-up for as many dates as you are available!
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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.

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