Fencing Monitor - Appleton Farms

Opportunity Overview:
Appleton Farms consists of rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, vegetable crops, and historic farm buildings, offering a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. As an active working farm which hosts kid’s camp, educational activities, hikes, events, adult programming and more . . .  our offices are always bustling with activity!

Currently, our staff are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about furthering the cause of community-focused land conservation, promoting preservation and farm-based education. This volunteer position would involve walking the fence line regularly to inspect the fence for damages and alert The Trustees to major damages and conduct minor repairs if possible. The position requires the volunteer to walk through various terrain.

Reports to: Livestock & Pasture Staff

Benefits:

• Helping to create a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community
• Resume-building opportunity, knowledge-based work, training.
• Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors, and volunteers 

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

• Walk the fencing at least once weekly and after storms to inspect damage
• Repair damage if possible
• Cut back vegetation interfering with fence
• Alert The Trustees to damage (e.g., downed trees, rips in fencing)
• Assist The Trustees in repairing major damage
• Adhere to The Trustees safety protocols
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:
Required:

• Ability to walk one mile or more and navigate rugged terrain.
• Must be able lift 50lbs
• Ability to communicate with Trustees staff both in the field and out of the field
• Please note: a background check is required for this role

Time Commitment Needed:
Variable, minimal time commitment is once a week. If major damage is discovered, we may ask for help repairing that damage which could be multiple hours.

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.
 
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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.