Trail Steward - Norris and Two Mile Farm

Opportunity Overview  
The Trustees is looking for a volunteer to help care for the trails at Norris Reservation and/or Two Mile Farm staff! As a Steward, you’ll have the opportunity to support and work along with staff to help keep this property beautiful for all to enjoy; trail maintenance, parking area projects and more. Volunteers of any skill level are welcome, and training will be provided by staff.  

Requirements
• Participate in trail maintenance tasks such as drainage structure cleaning and reinforcement, removing debris from trail surfaces
• Participate in the clearing of vegetation in and near the trails and parking areas and invasive plant removal and management efforts
• Ability to transport hand tools from one location to another in a personal vehicle
• Log volunteer hours weekly  

Qualifications
• Must be able to perform vigorous work outside, using hand tools
• Must be comfortable taking on a project
• Must be able to walk over rough terrain and lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Basic knowledge of trail design principals is helpful, but not required  

Time Commitment Needed Flexible depending on the volunteer’s specific job responsibilities and availability. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together!

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
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