Volunteer Opportunity
Preserve Steward, Cedar Hill, Northborough/Marlborough, Massachusetts
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Volunteer Position Description
SVT Preserve Stewards are SVT's eyes and ears on our conservation lands. Preserve Stewards regularly walk the trails at an assigned property, conducting maintenance activities and making note of any problems with trail passage, vandalism, illegal uses, etc.
Position Responsibilities:
- Walk trails and look for and note problems with trail passage, vandalism, illegal uses, etc.
- Inform staff through visitation reports when trail mowing is needed.
- Perform basic trail maintenance such as cutting back brush and tree limbs, especially along the boardwalks near the north field and along the trail easement at 360 Cedar Hill St.
- Maintain trailhead and hilltop kiosk postings.
- Restock map brochures monthly at the kiosk.
- Maintain trail signage (staff assistance provided as needed).
- Remove trash and debris.
- Check condition of deer exclosure monthly.
- Monitor reservation boundaries annually during spring or fall. Check for encroachments.
- Notify SVT personnel of urgent problems and situations.
- Submit visitation reports on the SVT web site’s stewardship volunteer log.Optional Responsibilities:
- Assist staff with field work which may include property surveys, boundary signage, trail maintenance, inventories, etc.
- Observe wildlife and changes in plant communities. Document plant and animal sightings.
Volunteer Qualifications:
- Willing to “adopt” an SVT Reservation close to your home or place of employment and gain a thorough knowledge and appreciation of the reservation.
- Able to visit property bi-weekly throughout the year.
- Physically able to do walk extensively and perform some manual labor.
- Enjoyment of the outdoors and commitment to conservation.
Training/Orientation Provided:
Attend an SVT Volunteer Orientation presentation within your first year.
An individual orientation and training will be provided to introduce the volunteer to their reservation and its associated responsibilities.
Time commitment (hours, dates, duration):
May be 4 – 10 hrs/month. Can be flexible to your schedule.
Volunteer Position Description
SVT Preserve Stewards are SVT's eyes and ears on our conservation lands. Preserve Stewards regularly walk the trails at an assigned property, conducting maintenance activities and making note of any problems with trail passage, vandalism, illegal uses, etc.
Position Responsibilities:
- Walk trails and look for and note problems with trail passage, vandalism, illegal uses, etc.
- Inform staff through visitation reports when trail mowing is needed.
- Perform basic trail maintenance such as cutting back brush and tree limbs, especially along the boardwalks near the north field and along the trail easement at 360 Cedar Hill St.
- Maintain trailhead and hilltop kiosk postings.
- Restock map brochures monthly at the kiosk.
- Maintain trail signage (staff assistance provided as needed).
- Remove trash and debris.
- Check condition of deer exclosure monthly.
- Monitor reservation boundaries annually during spring or fall. Check for…
Location
Cedar Hill, Marlborough/Northborough
Directions
For the north entrance, take Route 495 to exit 62 (Simarano Drive exit). Continue to the lights at the end of the exit ramp. Take a left at the lights onto Simarano Drive. Continue to another set of lights and take a right onto Cedar Hill Street. Parking for the reservation is at 360 Cedar Hill Street. The entrance will be on your left across from Forest Street. There is ample parking, labeled with SVT signs, immediately on your right. A trail easement, marked by posts and SVT markers leads around the wetlands and to a kiosk behind the buildings.
How to Apply
Please apply at our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please apply at our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
