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Opportunity Details

Firewood Processor - Appleton Farms

Opportunity Overview:
Come join a vibrant group of staff and volunteers at Appleton Farms in Ipswich! Rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, vegetable crops, and historic farm buildings comprise this 1,000-acre pastoral landscape, offering a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. This volunteer position would assist the staff in processing and splitting wood to be used for a number of purposes including for our wood-fired pizza oven. Staff are dedicated to volunteers, sharing knowledge and experience.
 
Please note: The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old.

Reports to: Stewardship Manager

Benefits:
  • Outdoor, fresh air experience in a natural setting
  • Helping to create a welcoming experience for the community 
  • Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers
Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):
  • Participate in safety demonstration
  • Use a hydraulic log splitter to split wood
  • Assist with stacking wood
  • Communicate regularly with stewardship and other Trustees staff
  • Abide by all safety standards
  • Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols
  • Log volunteer hours
Qualifications:
  • Training will be provided
  • Once trained, demonstrate safety awareness when using a log splitter
  • Desire to be outside in the varying weather conditions
  • Comfortable working outdoors
  • Able to work on a team and/or independently
  • Minimum age: 18 years old
Time Commitment Needed:
Volunteers are needed during weekdays. We’re flexible and can work with your schedule to select a specific day. 

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
  • For our most current Covid-19 updates, please visit our main Trustees site
Stewardship

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+

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Volunteers needed through 12/31/2026
Ipswich, MA, 01938
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