Garden Volunteer - Field Farm

Opportunity Overview:
Enjoy the serenity and viewscapes of Field Farm while working outside and helping care for the property surrounding this post World War II modern era inn in Williamstown. Please assist us with garden maintenance, landscaping, statue cleaning, invasive plant removal, light trail maintenance and more.  Many opportunities for groups and individuals! Tools provided.

Reports to: Innkeeper

Benefits:

• Helping to create a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community
• Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors, and volunteers 

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

• Planting, watering, weeding throughout the season
• Other landscaping work as needed
• Garden Statues: wash (as instructed) to remove bird wastes; weed gravel beds
• Assist with fall leaf removal and putting beds to rest
• Communicate effectively with staff and other volunteers
• Adhere to The Trustees safety protocols
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:

• Have reliable transportation to the Farm
• Able to perform vigorous work outside, using hand tools
• Comfortable taking on a project and working on it independently or with others, if workday related
• Able to walk over various outdoor surfasces as well as lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
• Able to work in seasonal weather conditions
• For rose garden care, knowledge of roses preferred but not required
• Please note: A background check is required for this role

Time Commitment:
We’re flexible! Varies. Significant assistance needed in spring and summer. Our ideal schedule would be for 2-3 volunteers to work together once or twice a week for a 6-8 hour day. 
 
For more information contact 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