Farm Days - Appleton Farms

Opportunity Overview:
Come celebrate the fall season on America's oldest working farm! Grab your friends and family and join us at Appleton Farms for our annual Family Farm Day! Visit with our farm animals, play games and make crafts, and more! 

This year's Farm Days are September 16th and 17th, with a set up day on September 15th. Volunteers are an important part of farm day, helping from set up to break down, making sure crafts and activities run smoothly, and helping create a welcoming, inclusive event for visitors and families. 

Reports to: Engagement Manager

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

• Volunteer roles include:
  • Set-Up Crew
  • Greeter/Info Table
  • Parking Assistance
  • Compost and Recycle Maintenance
  • Children's Crafts and Activities Helper
• Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and visitors
• Adhere to The Trustees safety protocols
• Sign-up for your availability

• Have reliable transportation to Appleton Farms
• Minimum age: 14 years old
• Please note: A background check may be required for this role

Time Commitment Needed:
 

For more information: Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@thetrustees.org
 
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