Accessible Garden Bed Planners
Location: Belmont, MA
Be part of a planning and fundraising team this winter. We need skilled and interested volunteers to prepare for a spring 2013 project to build universally accessible raised garden beds.
To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Sandy Vorce
svorce@massaudubon.org
(617) 489-5050
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Energetic group and individual volunteers needed!
Location: Belmont, MA
Join us to participate in any of the following projects or drop in to one of our scheduled groups:
- Pond(s) area reclamation and restoration – erosion control, planting, wildlife monitoring
- Invasive plant removal – use loppers and weed wrenches to remove shrubs and vine such as buckthorn and bittersweet, as well as hand removal of garlic mustard and goutweed
- Trail maintenance – spread woodchips, cut overgrowth, and repair trails
- Property maintenance – shovel, prune, sweep, rake, paint, and repair
- Carpentry and small construction – build birdhouses, boardwalks, benches, raised beds, and trellises
- Masonry – stone walls, paver edges, new and old stone walkways, and fountains
- GPS mapping and data management
- Maintain Facebook pages, blogs and other social networking
Volunteer Service Days
Special weekend opportunities to help out at Habitat.
All ages, children under 9th grade with adult
Tools, gloves, and instruction provided.
Registration required.
Register online www.massaudubon.org/catalog
Sunday, January 27, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Winter warm up
Sunday February 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Monitoring and trail work
Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to noon
Invasive plant removal
Sunday, April 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Goat farming: cut vegetation, fencing, move supplies, build shelters
Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon
Statewide Volunteer Day
Sunday, May 19, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Planting and pruning
Wednesday HIP Pulling Partners
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. during the school year
10 a.m. to noon summer and vacation weeks
All ages join to plant trees, remove invasive plants, chip trails and rejuvenate pond, field, and forest habitats.
Thursday Garden Group
10:00 a.m. to noon starting April 11th. Come help us maintain Habitat’s beautiful estate gardens and have some fun outdoors!
To inquire about this position:
If you‘re interested in any of these volunteer opportunities or have special skills to offer, please contact:
Lisa Becker
habitat@massaudubon.org
(617) 489-5050
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Goat Getters
Location: Belmont, MA
The goats will be returning to Habitat in early April to help manage Habitat’s meadows. We need a variety of volunteers to ensure the goats are well cared for. In addition to the joy that comes from working with the goats you will receive training and become part of a dedicated team.
Goat Tenders: Care for the goats and their surroundings including: clean out hut; spread compost; provide water, hay, bedding and minerals; brush and observe; move goats from hut to browse area; and manage electronet fencing.
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Qualifications: Must be 16 years of age or older. Some experience with farm animals is helpful but not required. A commitment of at least one weekly session for 10 weeks is requested and ongoing care from April through October is ideal. Recommended for two or more people per session so bring a friend!
Shepherds: Spend an hour or more per week near the goats watching their habits, answering visitor questions, warning dog walkers to keep their dogs on a short leash, and enjoying the company of goats. Weekdays and/or weekends 9am to 6pm. All ages. Under 14 years of age with accompanying adult.
Fence Minders: Learn to manage and mend the electronet fencing; monitor and prepare fence lines; and assist in moving fencing and signage every couple weeks.
Goat Care Coordinator: Assist in scheduling goat volunteers and related activities.
To inquire about this position:
If you are interested in these goat related volunteer opportunities or have related skills to offer, please contact:
Sandy Vorce, Property Manager
svorce@massaudubon.org
(617) 489-5050
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Habitat Intergenerational Program (HIP) Coordinator
Location: Belmont, MA
The coordinator, a volunteer position, will oversee HIP, an organization that enables people of many generations to participate in environmental service projects and become stewards of their environment. HIP links people of all ages, dispels myths about how the young & old should act, and promotes the joy of learning and serving together. The coordinator will connect the existing HIP programs, maintain close contact with the HIP Steering Committee, call and coordinate meetings, promote the uniqueness of HIP’s intergenerational focus, facilitate publicity, manage program resources & funds, conduct outreach, tally volunteer hours, and potentially pursue funding possibilities.
Qualifications: Candidates need to relate well to people, be able to bring people of all ages together to maximize HIP’s intergenerational component, have good PR skills, and be well grounded in the Mass Audubon mission.
To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Phyl Solomon
PHYL87@comcast.net
617-484-0017
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HIP (Habitat Intergenerational Program)
Location: Belmont, MA
HIP is a volunteer community service & learning program begun in 1997 at Habitat. It enables persons of many generations to participate in environmental service projects and become stewards of their environment.
To inquire about this position:
For more information or to join HIP, please contact:
Phyl Solomon, HIP Coordinator
(617) 484-0117
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Volunteer Leaders
Location: Belmont, MA
Are you good with people and have great organizing skills? We need skilled volunteers to lead and coordinate new, ongoing, and one-time volunteer groups.
To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Sandy Vorce
svorce@massaudubon.org
(617) 489-5050
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