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Opportunity Details
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. We have a robust educational platform, including: field study for school and youth groups, summer camp, public programs and cooking classes for adults and kids, and year-round festivals and special events. Appleton Farms is currently recruiting schools & youth education volunteers to lead or assist education programs for schools, scout groups, home school groups, after school groups and other elementary-aged curriculum-tied programs. Volunteers will lead groups utilizing Appleton Farms lesson plans taught to them by experienced education staff. Projects in curriculum development also available.
Reports to: Youth Programs Manager
Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):
Qualifications:
Time Commitment:
Position requires flexible schedule with interest in occasional education volunteer opportunities as they arise. Schedule is unpredictable due to the nature of how many of these types of programs are scheduled. Time commitment is flexible and varies, with peak seasons in fall and spring. Position will be managed and overseen by Youth Programs Manager
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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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Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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© 2020 The Trustees of Reservations -- The Trustees is a 501c3 nonprofit organization -- Est. 1891
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