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Opportunity Details
Firepit Days - Bradley
Opportunity Overview:
Turning off of Route 128 and arriving at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, a 90-acre country retreat, means stepping from one world to another, and for good reason. In 1902, Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot retained noted architect Charles Platt to design the home, a majestic destination with elegant gardens, carriage rides, and all the amenities of turn-of-the-20th-century living in the Neponset River Valley. Cabot’s niece, Eleanor Cabot Bradley, and her husband, Ralph Bradley, later acquired the estate, preserving the genteel traditions of the property while adding ponds, a sunken camellia garden, and an art studio alongside the formal gardens.
Come enjoy this amazing property, in a Covid-19 safe environment, while assisting our staff in offering our guests a cozy time outdoors around their own private fire pit for up to six people, with private seating, wood for burning, roasting sticks, kits for making s’mores, with hot apple cider or hot chocolate to enjoy by the fire.
Note that this is an all-outdoor event, and some ‘heavy lifting’ will be required in order to set up the fire pits.
Reports to: Visitor Services Manager, other Trustees staff
Benefits:
Sign up for your available days . . . one or all!
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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.
Turning off of Route 128 and arriving at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, a 90-acre country retreat, means stepping from one world to another, and for good reason. In 1902, Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot retained noted architect Charles Platt to design the home, a majestic destination with elegant gardens, carriage rides, and all the amenities of turn-of-the-20th-century living in the Neponset River Valley. Cabot’s niece, Eleanor Cabot Bradley, and her husband, Ralph Bradley, later acquired the estate, preserving the genteel traditions of the property while adding ponds, a sunken camellia garden, and an art studio alongside the formal gardens.
Come enjoy this amazing property, in a Covid-19 safe environment, while assisting our staff in offering our guests a cozy time outdoors around their own private fire pit for up to six people, with private seating, wood for burning, roasting sticks, kits for making s’mores, with hot apple cider or hot chocolate to enjoy by the fire.
Note that this is an all-outdoor event, and some ‘heavy lifting’ will be required in order to set up the fire pits.
Reports to: Visitor Services Manager, other Trustees staff
Benefits:
- Helping to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community
- Providing families the opportunity to engage outdoors with their children
- Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers
- Communicate effectively with staff, visitors and volunteers
- Meet and greet visitors
- Answer questions about the Estate and the benefits of membership
- Check guests in and provide general wayfinding information
- Assist with run of event and maintaining the fire pit
- Assist with set up and break down of event
- Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID protocols
- Sign up for your availability
- Ability to provide own transportation to the property
- Interest in participating in a timed-ticketed, Covid-19 safe event
- Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces
- Outgoing, positive demeanor with a willingness to learn
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Minimum age: 18 years old
Sign up for your available days . . . one or all!
| Event | Times | # volunteers |
| Firepit Saturdays | 11:00am – 2:00pm | 1 |
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
Engagement
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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Signup Questions
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