Volunteering Opportunities
Current Volunteer Needs:
Plaza Volunteer Team
The Guest Services Department staff is assembling a short-term Volunteer Team to assist our guests as they become familiar with the exciting features of Longwood’s new East Conservatory Plaza, which opens to our visitors on October 9, 2010. As a member of the new “Plaza Volunteer Team” you will attend training sessions to learn from Longwood’s experts about the new East Conservatory Plaza features, which include: the largest indoor green wall in North America, a five-tier grass-covered terrace, and a highly energy-efficient underground restroom facility. This will be a short-term volunteer assignment, lasting approximately 12 weeks from October 9, 2010, to January, 9, 2011. Members of this team will be available for multiple 3 ½ hour shifts per month. This opportunity will particularly suit Volunteers who are only available on evenings or weekends or who are seeking indoor opportunities once their outdoor opportunities finish for the season. If you are interested in joining this team, please contact Mary Jo Huelsman by telephone at 610-388-5354, or by email to mhuelsman@longwoodgardens.org.
Indoor Children’s Garden Volunteer Team
Join our team of great Children’s Garden volunteers and offer kids fun & interesting activities in and around the Longwood’s amazing indoor Children’s Garden. Scavenger hunts, puppets, seasonal activities, and simple musical instruments are some of activities we share with our young guests. If you love children and their curiosity, this is the volunteer position for you! Volunteers will work in and near the Children’s Garden during a 2 hour shift. Volunteers are needed 7 days a week from 10am – 4 pm. There is regular training on the Children’s Garden and specific activities you will offer to children. Your time commitment is 4 hours minimum per month plus attendance at training sessions every 2 months. If you would like to assist with this project, please send an email to:
Dave Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator, at: Dthompson@longwoodgardens.org
PLEASE NOTE
Many areas are limited to a maximum number of Volunteers and therefor may not be currently in need of new Volunteers. At this time, we have many Volunteer Applications on file which we are reviewing for placement. If you care to send an application, it will be kept on file for future reference.
Position Descriptions (Many May Not Be Currently Available):
