Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Land’s Sake! Dedicated, dependable volunteers help us successfully fulfill our mission!

Farm

Volunteers can join us in the fields from June through the beginning of November as a part of our new "Simple Saturdays" program. Examples of volunteer farm work include weeding, harvesting, planting...the list goes on! For more information, please click here or contact us at farmvolunteer@landssake.org.

Education

Interested in outdoor education? Volunteer as an educator at Land's Sake and help lead K-5 field trips at the farm and around Weston. During the summer we run two half day camps for grades 4-8 and volunteer educators are a great addition to the programs. Education experience is helpful, but not necessary. For more information about our programs and volunteer training opportunities email Douglas Cook, Education Director, greenpower@landssake.org.

Education Volunteer

Seasonal, Part Time
Supervisor/Reports to: Education Program Coordinator

Organizational Overview:
Founded in 1980, Land's Sake is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to responsible
stewardship of suburban farmland and forests. By combining ecologically sound land
management with experiential farm-based education, we provide a powerful model of how
public open space can be effectively used and enjoyed by the community. We operate three
interdependent branches: (1) sustainable land management and open space preservation,
(2) farm-based education, and (3) a community farm. The education department serves
our community through group/school programs, after school programs, adult education
workshops and summer programs. Land’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer that
is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We actively seek a diverse pool
of candidates for all positions. To learn more about this unique nonprofit please visit:
www.landssake.org.

Programmatic Overview (relating to position)
After School
Our after school programs are designed to excite students ages 7-12 to learn more
about the outside world and feel comfortable on the farm. Each day we embark on
a project teaching children about the life on the farm and in the forests. During all
of our activities: taking care of our rabbits and chickens, planting and eating in our
garden, and taking nature walks, we urge children to use their curiosity to learn
about habitats and ecosystems.
Farm 2 School
Farm 2 School enhances classroom curriculum by engaging students on the farm
with experiential and hands-on activities in a multitude of subjects ranging from
biology to art. Land’s Sake educators lead groups of students from grades K-5th on
field trips 1 hour in length. Each group visiting is divided into smaller groups of 10
students for a more meaningful and engaging experience.
Summer Open Garden
Open Garden welcomes families with young children and youth volunteers to the
Education Garden for exploration and project-based learning opportunities. This
loosely structured program allows participants to meet new people while familiarizing
with Land’s Sake and all it has to offer. High school volunteers may assist in the
facilitation of this program, learning how to confidently engage with new people and
work with young children and peers outdoors.

Position Summary:
Assist Education Department in facilitating youth programs for children ages 3-17 and lead
youth volunteers in project-based learning opportunities. This position is flexible in relation
to volunteer’s schedule, interests and seasonal availability.

Qualifications:
● Teaching and group leadership experience in a school, camp or other or nontraditional
setting
● Farming and/or gardening experience
● Comfort around animals and working with livestock
● The ability to multi-task and work independently
● Must be physically able to work outdoors and willing to do so in bad weather if
necessary
● Access to dependable transportation to and from the farm
● Friendly, enthusiastic and appreciative of the role youth can play in building a better
food-system and healthy environment for all

To Apply:
Please send a resume and description detailing how your skills and experience meet
the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity to
Land’s Sake (c/o Douglas Cook), 27 Crescent Street, Weston, MA 02493 or email to
Doug@landssake.org

Land Management / Forestry

We have volunteer opportunities for a number of our land management and forestry projects and would love to have your help. If you are interested in helping with any of the below projects, please contact Douglas Cook at greenpower@landssake.org

• Firewood Splitting
• Tapping Maple Trees
• Collecting Maple Sap
• Trail Maintenance Projects
• Clearing Invasive Species
• Christmas tree planting / pruning
• Apple Orchard pruning
  

Is your group interested in volunteering?

Land's Sake considers volunteer requests from groups on a case by case basis depending on the nature of work available, size of group, etc. If your group is intersted in volunteering at Land's Sake, please contact Douglas Cook, Education Director at greenpower@landssake.org.