Assist with barn cleaning and the feeding and general care of our livestock.
Assist our curator with a range of tasks from research and data entry, to cleaning the historic period rooms, and re-arranging collection objects on display.
We need people to walk, play and groom the dogs; groom and cuddle the cats; help with adoption clinics and special events; help with fundraising planning and events; and people that can help out weekend evenings are especially needed. Volunteers should be 18 years old. Those 16 and older can volunteer with written parental or…
Volunteers assist with the needs of others and help around the house. Assisting with the needs of others can be giving someone a ride to a therapy or to day program, helping someone with personal care and hygiene, writing a letter, making a phone call, growing fresh greens, weaving a baby blanket or attending a…
Dental Hygienists are always in high demand and are vital to meeting our objective of keeping patients healthy. Most hygienists provide service for one half-day per month.
Dental Assistants are vital to the efficiency and quality of our services. If you are able to assist for one or two half days per month, you will make a significant impact on the smiles of VIM patients.
UCP of Berkshire County has exciting volunteer opportunities for individuals of all ages: from school-age students to adults.
Trail Maintenance: Spring jobs include trail work and general yard work such as raking leaves. These jobs require little experience and a lot of enthusiasm. The Museum’s 192 acres of woodlands are laced with a system of hiking trails that require clearing at the end of the winter months. Fallen branches and trees must be…
The Bidwell House gardens are cared for by a head gardener, but we could always use help with weeding, pruning, etc. All levels of gardening expertise are welcome. This is a great opportunity for the novice gardener to gain experience and knowledge. Garden work takes place from April through October.
The job of tour guide, or docent, is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who loves American history and likes to meet visitors from all over the country. Tour guides are trained in the art of historic interpretation. They accompany visitors through the Museum and tell the story of the house, the Bidwell family, and the…