Van Vleck House & Gardens

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Volunteering at Van Vleck House & Gardens

Join the dedicated volunteers at the Van Vleck House & Gardens and experience the satisfaction of doing good work that makes a difference in your community. We offer a variety of tasks to fit your interests and schedule. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Volunteer projects include garden maintenance, educational programming, office work and special events. We rely on the support of people of all ages - from high school students completing community service hours to retirees eager to stay active and connected. Volunteer support keeps the Van Vleck House & Gardens blooming! Download an application here or contact us as mentioned below.

OFFICE ASSISTANCE:
Filing, answering phones, copying, mailing and data entry are always tasks that could use willing hands. If you have 2-3 hours a week to commit, we’d love to have you join our team. Call Communications Manager, Ellen LaBarbera, to schedule a time, 973 744-4752 x11 or email us @ volunteer@vanvleck.org
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Get your creative juices flowing with our PR and Marketing Team. Always eager for fresh ideas and energy, if you have the skills, we’d love to use them. Contact us at volunteer@vanvleck.org .

SPECIAL EVENTS:
We’re always looking for willing hands that can help us with our special events. These include our three major fundraisers - Deck the Halls in November, the Spring Plant sale in May, and our annual Garden Tour, Roses to Rock Gardens, in early June - and our schedule of music and arts programming. Whether you like to work behind the scenes, or in the frontlines, we have a spot for you.

2012 Van Vleck Plant Sale is Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th. This fundraiser has grown into one of our biggest and most popular events with people lining up outside the gate in anticipation. As always, we need your help in many areas including open call plant set up and organization, check-in for Friday night’s party, plant write-up and check-out on Saturday. Come join the excitement and spend the morning with the beautiful and rare plants and trees.

Plant Sale Set Up: Help with plant sale set-up will be OPEN CALL. Show up anytime from April 23rd through May 3rd between 9:00 – 2:00 and be willing to help with the task of the day. Work will vary daily but will include moving, watering, organizing and labeling plants. Strong volunteers are appreciated as much heavy lifting is needed. Be prepared to get dirty, dress for garden work.

Friday Night Party and Sale on May 4th: Shifts will be 2 hours, from 5:30-8:00 and 7:00-9:00.

Saturday Plant Sale: Shifts will be approximately 3 hours, from 7:30-11:00, 10:30–1:30 and 1:00 – 4:00.

Your time and talents are greatly appreciated. If you are interested please contact Jeannette Miller at volunteer@vanvleck.org or (973) 744-4752.

Deck the Halls 2012 will take place November 16th and 17th. Volunteer Chair, Gretchen Prater is eager for help with various roles, including Open House hours, check-in, and our special “Morning with Santa". Come be a part of one of our most popular events. Contact Gretchen at volunteer@vanvleck.org for more information.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE:
Do you like to garden? Looking to learn more? Work with our experienced staff on any number of garden projects and you'll leave knowing more than when you started. It takes a lot of hands to keep our six acres beautiful for all. If you love working outdoors and don't might getting dirty this may be the niche for you. Tasks vary with the season. Volunteer hours are anytime between 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Contact Garden Manager, Laura Roberts at 973-902-5722 to schedule a convenient time.

WEED WARRIORS:

The Weed Warriors are a group of garden volunteers who meet together on Wednesday mornings during the spring and fall. They gather in the kitchen for a starter cup of coffee at 9:15AM and they go off into the garden to tackle whatever Laura has on tap for the day. The session winds up by 11:00AM. If you're interested in making the gardens a regular Wednesday morning stop contact Lissa Barrett at lssbrrtt@hotmail.com . We'd love to count you in.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:
Like to work with children? Michelle Wiessner, our Education Director needs help with visiting school groups, including our “Nature Connections” program that brings Newark school children to visit the grounds. Help is also welcome in organizing classroom supplies and displays. Contact Michelle at education@vanvleck.org or by calling her direct line at 973 744-0837.

HOUSE & GARDEN DOCENTS
Learn about the history of the house and & gardens and lead tours for eager visitors of children and adults. Contact volunteer@vanvleck.org to learn more about the program.

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