Events & Public Programs - Chestnut Hill Farm

Opportunity Overview: 
Our community farm offers many opportunities for families to experience total sensory learning while also engaging with the working mechanics of locally grown food. Chestnut Hill Farm is a leader in farm-based and environmental education with programs that engage and inspire the next generation to love nature and learn about local farms, animals, food and the environment. We are home to goats, fields of vegetables and many ecological wonders. 
 
Reports to: Property Staff

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

• Communicate effectively with staff, visitors and volunteers
• Meet and greet visitors
• Answer questions about Chestnut Hill Farm and educate families about our animals 
• Check guests in and provide general wayfinding information
• Assist with run of event [ie: assist with maintaining fire pit]
• Assist with set up and break down of event
• Adhere with The Trustees safety protocols
• Sign up for your availability

Qualifications: 

• Interest in working in a farm environment 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces
• Outgoing, positive demeanor with a willingness to learn 
• Ability to work some weekend days 
• Ability to provide own transportation to the farm
• Please note: a background check is required for this role

Time Commitment:
Come for one or two events, or come for all! 

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