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Opportunity Details
Garden Tour Guide Training - SCHG
Opportunity Overview:
The gardens at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover recently underwent a revitalizing expansion, and The Trustees is looking for outgoing and engaging volunteers to join us in welcoming visitors to the exciting new gardens. Garden Tour Guides will lead groups of visitors on tours of the grounds and engage them in conversation about the beauty, history, and importance of the Stevens-Coolidge gardens.
This opportunity is for individuals who enjoy talking to people and have an interest in gardens or gardening, local Massachusetts’ history, or Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Training will be provided, so no previous knowledge of the property or a green thumb is required, just an excitement to learn.
Tours will take place on select Saturday's at 11:00 AM for groups of up to 20 visitors. The tours will be 40-50 minutes in length and include a short 1/4 mile walk through the gardens on crushed stone pathways and grass. This volunteer opportunity is wheelchair accessible.
Training will take place Tuesday, June 6th at 5:00 PM in person at Stevens Coolidge House and Gardens.
If you are interested in this role and are unable to attend the training on June 6th, please reach out to volunteer@thetrustees.org.
Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):
The minimum time commitment for this role is 2 weekend shifts per month with additional opportunities if desired.
For more information
Contact the Volunteer Services Team 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.
The gardens at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover recently underwent a revitalizing expansion, and The Trustees is looking for outgoing and engaging volunteers to join us in welcoming visitors to the exciting new gardens. Garden Tour Guides will lead groups of visitors on tours of the grounds and engage them in conversation about the beauty, history, and importance of the Stevens-Coolidge gardens.
This opportunity is for individuals who enjoy talking to people and have an interest in gardens or gardening, local Massachusetts’ history, or Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Training will be provided, so no previous knowledge of the property or a green thumb is required, just an excitement to learn.
Tours will take place on select Saturday's at 11:00 AM for groups of up to 20 visitors. The tours will be 40-50 minutes in length and include a short 1/4 mile walk through the gardens on crushed stone pathways and grass. This volunteer opportunity is wheelchair accessible.
Training will take place Tuesday, June 6th at 5:00 PM in person at Stevens Coolidge House and Gardens.
If you are interested in this role and are unable to attend the training on June 6th, please reach out to volunteer@thetrustees.org.
Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):
- Lead walking tours of the gardens, providing information about the collections and garden history
- Engage visitors in conversation about the plants, gardens, Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and the mission of The Trustees
- Provide information regarding The Trustees including events/programs, volunteer opportunities, and benefits of membership
- Report # of tour participants
- Communicate effectively with the public, staff and other volunteers
- Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols
- Log volunteer hours online in Volunteer Connect
- Have excellent communication skills
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Have reliable transportation to the property
- Enjoy working with people
- Minimum age: 18. Volunteers 16 years old and younger will require adult supervision
- Bilingual candidates encouraged
The minimum time commitment for this role is 2 weekend shifts per month with additional opportunities if desired.
For more information
Contact the Volunteer Services Team 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
- Volunteers will be required to wear masks while on property
- Volunteers will be required to maintain proper social distancing
- Volunteers will be required to wash hands or use hand sanitizer upon arrival to the property
Engagement
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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