Heritage Museums & Gardens

67 Grove St, Sandwich, Ma 02563
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Our mission Heritage Museums & Gardens celebrates American culture and inspires people of all ages to explore, discover and learn together. We do this through excellence in horticulture, garden design, outdoor discovery and the exhibition of great collections.

Heritage Museums & Gardens

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Interpretive Volunteers

Help interpret our collections both inside the galleries and outside in the gardens for school groups and visitors. Interpretive Volunteers help with: -Engaging students grades K-8 grade through hands-on interactive workshops that connect Museum collections and STEM learning in fun and exciting ways -Interpreting Heritage’s collections to community and groups by teaching with objects, giving informal talks, and leading interactive tours through our galleries and gardens -Assisting with greeting and welcoming adult and student group tour customers upon arrival
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Visitor Engagement Volunteer

Visitor Engagement Volunteer: Work with the public and our front line staff to provide a memorable, meaningful experience for our visitors! Visitor Engagement Volunteers help with: -Daily operations, such as greeting visitors as they arrive, helping with wayfinding, and recommending things to see and do around the gardens and galleries -Event assistance, helping with ticket-taking, helping with craft and program activities, and assisting with crowd control
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Horticulture Department

This opportunity will allow you to work in the gardens doing various duties, including weeding, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, propagation, and plant documentation. As a Horticulture Volunteer, you will help Heritage maintain our beautiful public gardens enjoyed by all who visit.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends
About us Heritage Museums & Gardens is the largest public garden in Southern New England. It is located on 100 acres of magnificent grounds and trails on the banks of Shawme Pond in Historic Sandwich.
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