Volunteer Opportunities 2022

Volunteering is a great way to give back, meet new friends, and learn about new topics of interest. Right now and through February, we’re recruiting volunteers for seasonal and year-round roles: Gardening, Hospitality in the Garden, and Memory Cafe Support. We’re also seeking bi-lingual volunteers (language skills needed: Spanish, Chinese).

– Seasonal (Apr – Nov), Once or Twice Weekly, Hospitality Volunteers in the Garden, Tues/Th, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Enjoy welcoming and touring guests through the gardens, during our flower festivals (Bulbs, Lilacs, Roses, Lilies) and seasonal delights through November. We have 12 open volunteer spaces for new group(s). Apply Today. Training in March.

– Seasonal (Apr – Nov), Monthly, Sunday Stroll Volunteers, meet once-a-month, Sun. 9:30am – 2:30pm
Enjoy welcoming and touring guests through the gardens, during our flower festivals (Bulbs, Lilacs, Roses, Lilies) and seasonal delights through November. We have 6 open volunteer spaces for a new group. Apply Today. Training in March.

– Year-round, Weekly, Garden Volunteers, meet Thursday, 9am – 12pm
Our current small group enjoys gathering once-a-week to maintain bird feeders, clean-up trails and garden beds. We have 4 open volunteer spaces in this established group. Apply Today!

– Year-round, Monthly, Memory Cafe Volunteers, meet once-a-month, Sat. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Our current volunteer team enjoys supporting care-partners and people living with memory changes at our inclusive program. We have 4 open volunteer spaces in this established group. Apply Today!

Accepting Volunteer Applications
Apply Today: Volunteer Application
Jan. and Feb. we interview seasonal volunteers for April – October programs in the garden.
Volunteer Info Sessions will be held in February, dates TBD. Seasonal Volunteers attend training in March.

2022 January Programs
Free-of-Charge. RSVP with Mary (978-887-4202)

Garden Volunteers
Thurs. Jan 13, 20, 27, 9am – 12pm
For individuals able to commit to a weekly volunteer program. Winter garden volunteers help keep trails clear and clean up storm-fall. Pre-Registration Required.

Group Support
Thurs. Jan 13 & 27, 6pm – 7pm
For Care-Partners under 65, caring for a loved one under 65 with memory changes (usually FTD or Young Onset ALZ). Sessions by zoom. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month, 6pm – 7pm. Pre-Registration Required.

Individual Support
Spiritual-Care for Care-Partners. Sessions by zoom or onsite. By appointment.

Garden Visits
Ideal for Care-Partners and people living with chronic illness or disability. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-4pm. Pre-Registration Required.