Surrounded by nature, birds, water, and air that is clean and fresh, Arcadia's Art House located on the Tulip Tree Trail is perfectly situated to serve visitors who wish to connect to the nature around them through art. Art House guided projects combine the interrelated principles of art, nature and science.
May through October, visitors may step inside to find readily available art supplies and instructions and ideas for short and accessible (30-45 minute) nature-inspired art projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, journaling, printmaking, and collage.
Volunteers help with staffing the Arcadia Art House and running art related activities. You will help greet visitors, direct them to available art projects, and answer questions.
The Art House is open every Saturday from 1-4pm.
Responsibilities
- Open and close the Art House, greet visitors, and provide information about the Sanctuary
- Run art-related activities
- Check in with Front Desk staff to ensure a safe experience for everyone
Qualifications
- Must be good with kids and enjoy speaking with people about art and nature
- No artistic experience is required, but please be comfortable leading people through an activity
- Must be able to volunteer on at least two Saturdays from early May through mid-October
Requirements
- Be able to walk the short (~300ft) section of nature trail and climb a few short steps to access the Art House
- Be prepared to be in nature without heat or electricity
- Reliably respond to communications with Sanctuary staff
- Adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook
- Be able to pass a CORI/SORI background check
- Must be 18+
Benefits
- Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.
- Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions.
- Meet new people and share interests in nature.
- Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!
To express interest in this volunteer position, please click
the “Respond” button and in the Response Notes, include a few sentences about
why you are interested in this role and why you’d be a great fit. Make sure to
click the “Submit Opportunity Response” button at the end to complete the
process.
