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Opportunity Details
Spring Workday- Peaked Mountain
Opportunity Overview:
The ascent from the main entrance to the summit of Peaked Mountain (pronounced “pea-kid”) is a workout, a climb along a trail that is strenuous in places and gains 467 feet in elevation. But once you reach the top, the 1,227-foot summit provides spectacular views of undisturbed rural and forested landscapes in every direction: a sweep of rolling New England countryside with valley farms and small villages, mountains, hills, and even the distant city of Springfield. Come join our staff and other volunteers in a Spring Workday on Saturday, June 11th from 8:45 am – noon. Choose from a variety of projects, ranging from easy to strenuous: trail clearing of fallen branches, projects to enhance the entrance areas, and cleaning out drainage swales. Meet at the Mountain Side Parking lot at 138 Butler Road. Dress for the weather, wear work clothing (including closed toed shoes), bring water and snacks/lunch.
Reports to: Stewardship Team Leader
Please note: please bring your own work gloves, hand tools, water and snacks. We suggest dressing in layers, wearing long sleeves, long pants and a hat.
Benefits:
Saturday, June 11th from 8:45 am - noon. Meet at the Mountain Side Parking lot at 138 Butler Road.
For more information Contact Mead Binhammer at mbinhammer@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.
The ascent from the main entrance to the summit of Peaked Mountain (pronounced “pea-kid”) is a workout, a climb along a trail that is strenuous in places and gains 467 feet in elevation. But once you reach the top, the 1,227-foot summit provides spectacular views of undisturbed rural and forested landscapes in every direction: a sweep of rolling New England countryside with valley farms and small villages, mountains, hills, and even the distant city of Springfield. Come join our staff and other volunteers in a Spring Workday on Saturday, June 11th from 8:45 am – noon. Choose from a variety of projects, ranging from easy to strenuous: trail clearing of fallen branches, projects to enhance the entrance areas, and cleaning out drainage swales. Meet at the Mountain Side Parking lot at 138 Butler Road. Dress for the weather, wear work clothing (including closed toed shoes), bring water and snacks/lunch.
Reports to: Stewardship Team Leader
Please note: please bring your own work gloves, hand tools, water and snacks. We suggest dressing in layers, wearing long sleeves, long pants and a hat.
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 and other volunteers
- Participate in a variety of tasks including litter removal, downed limb removal and trail maintenance
- Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols
- Sign up for the morning
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Have reliable transportation to the property
- Ability to walk on a variety of uneven surfaces
- Ability to bend and lift up to 10 pounds
- Enjoy working with people
- Minimum age: 18. Volunteers under 18 years old will require parental or guardian supervision
Saturday, June 11th from 8:45 am - noon. Meet at the Mountain Side Parking lot at 138 Butler Road.
For more information Contact Mead Binhammer at mbinhammer@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): 14+, Minimum Age:18+
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