World's End Ambassador

Opportunity Overview:
World’s End is 251 acres of trails, grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas that provide a myriad of locations for natural history interpretation.  If you enjoy being outdoors, speaking with the public and sharing your love of nature . . . this volunteer opportunity is for you! The Trustees seeks Ambassadors to interact with the public while telling visitors about the history of the property, explaining the benefits of membership, promoting upcoming events and offering tips on how to reduce their impact on the environment while enjoying all the beauty of World’s End. The ideal candidate is outgoing, cheerful, professional, and knowledgeable in their work. Schedules are flexible, but we would prefer 1x weekly. Ambassadors will be stationed at the new Wakeman O'Donnell Center, welcoming visitors, orienting them to the property, and answering questions.

Reports to: Ranger on duty and other property staff

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
• Volunteers will be required to wear masks while on property
• Volunteers will be required to maintain proper social distancing
• Volunteers will be required to wash hands or use hand sanitizer upon arrival to the property

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

• Interact with visitors, answer questions about the property, events, programs, and workshops
• Gather information from visitors for mailing lists and promotional outreach
• Promote the Trustees’ mission and provide membership information
• Assist with special programs on an occasional basis
• Assist with light property clean-up, if needed
• Assist with administrative projects such as updating bulletin boards
• Participate in training as well as occasionally join staff meetings
• Observance of Trustees safety and COVID protocols
• Log volunteer hours weekly

Qualifications:

• Have reliable transportation to the property
• Demonstrate good communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• Desire to meet with the public
• Share knowledge of the property and The Trustees
• Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear for varying weather conditions
• Flexible and independent
• Familiarity with the property [preferred, but not required]
• Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces: grass, pavement, uneven surfaces
• Ability to pick up lightweight objects from ground level
• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Note: a background check may be required

Time Commitment:
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to work at least two, two-hour shifts each month.

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.
 
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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.