Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Do you enjoy being outside? Have a green thumb? Interested in learning about gardens (current and those from the 1800’s)? Join the Museum gardeners and other volunteers to help with regular maintenance of our annual and perennial gardens, planting, weeding, watering and pruning. You’ll have a chance to be outside and learn more about the Museum’s beautiful grounds. In addition you’ll have many opportunities to interact with visitors. Volunteers are needed from April 15 through November 15. Flexible morning, afternoon, or evening shifts available 7 days a week. Training and tools will be provided. Volunteers should be 16 or older. Individuals or groups are welcome to apply.

Volunteers should be able and motivated to work outside. It is helpful, but not necessary, to be able to kneel. Garden staff will train volunteers in proper gardening techniques.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Shelburne Museum

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Community Service (School) Young Adults (18-25) Families This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture Gardening Parks & Environment Museums & Cultural Heritage We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Gardening

Contact Person: Cathy Walsh, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all nonprofit contacts

Address:

5555 Shelburne Road, P.O. Box 10 Shelburne, VT 05482 (See a map)

Directions:

The museum is located on U.S. Route 7 in Shelburne, seven miles south of Burlington. From I-89, use exit 13. Please note that the administrative offices are located 1/4 mile north of the Museum entrance on Route 7, on the eastern side of the road across from the covered bridge.   Nearest Bus Stop: There is a CCTA bus stop directly across the street from the administrative offices.

Miscellaneous Information

Number of volunteers needed:
	1-20
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Varies
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	15
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County