Category: Volunteer Opportunities (Page 14 of 18)

This position includes people able to assist in the maintenance of heritage’s building and grounds. Willingness to work in all weather and stand for long periods of time. Assist maintenance staff with various routine day-to-day maintenance projects and special one-time projects which may include: painting facilities, carpentry, parking lot attending, minor horticultural assisting, exhibit building, cleaning, etc. These volunteers ensure that the 100 Acres of Heritage Museums which is home to 65 acres of Gardens,13,000 collections including 39 American Automobiles are kept in a clean, safe and secure facility.
Qualifications:
Basic carpentry and repair skills a plus, ability to lift 50 lbs and valid MA driver’s license required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in similar position.
How To Apply:
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Davis at ddavis@heritagemuseums.org or 508.888.3300 ext 108 or visit http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/about-us/join-our-team/volunteers/ for more information
Apply by:
April 13, 2015
About this Organization:
Heritage Museums & Gardens, a 42-year-old not for profit, is the largest public garden in Southern New England. It is located on 100 acres of gardens and nature trails on the banks of Shawme Pond in Historic Sandwich. In addition to the magnificent grounds, known for their encyclopedic collections of daylilies, hostas and hydrangeas, the estate holds a nationally significant collection of Dexter rhododendrons, specialty gardens, water features, and sculpture. Hidden Hollow, a new family-friendly feature, is a place for exploration of the natural world and learning about environmental stewardship. Heritage offers three buildings housing permanent exhibits of world-class automobiles, a working carousel, nationally significant American Folk Art, and changing special exhibits on aspects of American culture.

The ICA offers visiting groups a guided experience. We are now recruiting a new class of volunteer guides.

WHO ARE WE?

ICA Tour Guides are a dynamic community of volunteers and key members of the Education Department with a shared interest in the art of our time. We are fabulously diverse; everything from biologists to artists, and everything in between. In sparking lively conversations, we encourage people of all ages to appreciate and make meaning from contemporary art and culture – without the artspeak.

TOUR GUIDE BENEFITS

• Access to Education and Curatorial staff
• Invitations to VIP Openings
• Exclusive trainings, field trips, and other social events
• Discounts in the ICA Store and Water Café
• Discounts on ICA-produced programs
• Unlimited FREE admission to the Museum for you and up to two (2) guests

Qualifications:

WHO ARE YOU?

You are an enthusiastic, energetic museum-lover who enjoys conversing with people of all ages and backgrounds – and are passionate about art, creativity, and culture. You don’t need to have prior experience as a guide or educator, but you should be comfortable speaking in public.

We seek lifelong learners with a rich range of personal and professional experiences to engage the public in dynamic and out-of-the-box creative conversations about works on view.

All accepted applicants will participate in a Monday 10 am to 12 noon, semester-long (September – November) training course to learn more about contemporary art and culture, the history and architecture of the ICA, education and interpretive strategies, and touring techniques for diverse audiences. Please note that regular attendance to this course is required and participation in all discussions and group activities is expected.

After the initial training course, participants will be expected to shadow two (2) ICA tours, at least one private and public tour. Each participant will develop and conduct a one-hour long graduation tour in late November 2015. The tour will be followed by a discussion and evaluation session with Education Department staff.

Upon graduation, all Tour Guides are expected to lead a minimum of four (4) tours each month, attend requisite trainings for new exhibitions, and commit to the ICA Tour Program for a minimum of two (2) years. Guides are also responsible for conducting outside research via the Education Department’s Wiki and preparing for their tours.

How To Apply:

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Please review and complete the ICA Guide Application Form by May 15, 2015: http://www.icaboston.org/about/working-at-the-ica/volunteer/.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2015 for the training course that begins in September 2015. Interviews will be conducted in June 2015. Applicants will be notified shortly thereafter whether they have been accepted into the program.

Note: The ICA Tour Program does not accept applications from current high school or college students.

For more information, please email tours@icaboston.org 
No phone calls please.

As The Sports Museum’s signature character education program, Stand Strong, continues to grow programmatically and financially, it’s important to add input and manpower from the next generation of Boston’s leaders. This will ultimately help move the organization and the program forward, and help continue to build an even stronger network of philanthropic supporters. The Young Leaders Council (YLC) will be comprised of 20 young Boston and Greater Boston-based business professionals who have a vested interest in seeing Stand Strong reach the next level of success. This council is driven by a mission to develop, enhance, and supportStand Strong.

The primary focus of the Young Leaders Council is to oversee the management of Team Stand Strong at the 25th Anniversary of the Rodman Ride for Kids on Saturday, September 26, 2015. The Rodman Ride for Kids is the #1 single-day athletic (bike ride) fundraising event serving at-risk youth and takes place in Foxboro, Ma.

Qualifications:
There are no prerequisites to join the first-ever Sports Museum Young Leaders Council; however, applicants should have a passion for helping the Boston community and are looking to get involved with something greater than themselves — all through the power and platform of Boston sports!

Special event and fundraising experience is a bonus, but is not required.

All are encouraged to apply! It does not matter what your career path is — we are just looking for dedicated and devoted young professionals who want to make a difference — and who want to have some fun along the way!

How To Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and their resume to rquinn@dncboston.com no later than Friday, March 27, 2015. These two items are simply to help us get to know you better and to learn why you want to get involved!

Interview calls (approx. 30 minutes) will take place during the week of April 6, 2015 and each applicant will be asked a series of council-related questions (to get to know applicants better)! Council members will be notified and then announced the week of April 13, 2015.

For additional questions regarding the first-ever Young Leaders Council, or to request the full description of the council, please contact Renee Quinn at rquinn@dncboston.com or 617-624-1231.

To learn more about The Sports Museum visit www.sportsmuseum.org.

Apply by:
March 27, 2015

Salary:
Volunteer Board Position

About this Organization:
The Sports Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution housed in the TD Garden that has served Boston and New England for more than 36 years.

At The Sports Museum, we celebrate the character of Boston sports — the unique brand of teamwork, determination, responsibility, courage, fairness, and other qualities of character possessed by our teams and athletes that make Boston “The Greatest Sports City in America.” Equally important, we use this distinctly rich heritage to help build character in kids so that they can stand strong in the face of drugs, violence, and other dangers.