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Volunteering
So much of what we do is accomplished, in great
part, with the generous help of museum friends. With that in mind,
we invite you to join our wonderfully vibrant group of volunteers
by contributing your time and talents.
Without making a major time commitment, your help
can make a tremendous difference and is always hugely appreciated.
We have over 150 volunteers who step forward every year to help,
some in small ways, some in big, without which our growing success
would not be possible. If you are ready to sign up, or would like
to inquire about possibilities, please contact our offices, Monday
through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (781) 925-5433.
At The Point Allerton Station
Mailing and Distribution Team
If you have a passion for paperwork, organization, and publicity,
you have come to the right place. Our mailing team always needs
extra hands for stuffing, sorting, and stamping mail, and for distributing
flyers and posters in the South Shore area.
Time commitment: 1 or 2 mornings per month.
Office Assistance
In the office, opportunities abound from assisting in processing
membership renewals and sending thank you gifts, to labeling our
extensive photo archive, to routine clerical tasks.
Time commitment:
1 morni
ng per week.
Curatorial Department
We have continuing opportunities for accessioning new acquisitions
onto our Past Perfect database and are seeking a librarian to help
catalogue our book collection as a member of the SouthEastern Massachusetts
Library System (SEMLS). Some training would be involved which we
will cheerfully provide.
Time commitment: 1 morning or afternoon per week.
Special Events at the Stat
ion
Taste of the South Shore, Jan
uary 21, 2005
Our joint fundraiser with Wellsp
ring Hull is always
a delightful
evening for members
and newcomers. Volunteers are needed to help
solicit vendors, goods, and serv
ices, to assist in setting up our
Silent Auction, choose
performers for t
he evening, and to set up
the event space.
Time commitment: 1 morning per week, more
as the event
draws nearer.
Seaside Holiday Fair, Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, 2004
This event is a “must do” for visitors from all over
the South Shore and Greater B
oston. We have openings for set up,
staffing the membership table, and assisting our educator with children's
activities.
Time commitment: 3 or 4 hours
At the Windmill Point Boathouse
Boathouse Maintenance
Our much-used boathouse is always in need of care. Routine chores
such as sweeping, organizing hand tools, coiling lines, and marlinspike
seamanship are appreciated. Additionally, carpenters, electricians,
and plumbers are as precious as gold!
Time commitment: 1 day per week
Boat and Equipment Maintenance
Talented people with knowledge of small boat repairs are deeply
valued. Our wood and carbon-graphite oars have persistent needs,
including healing nicks, painting blades, replacing collars, and
revarnishing. In constant heavy use, our boats take a beating from
their crews and the elements. A range of repair work is always needed
and much appreciated.
Time commitment: 1 day or evening per week
Upcoming Maritime Program Events
The Head of the Weir River Race, Saturday, October
Many volunteers are needed to run this race that typically includes
over 50 boat entries. Opportunities include operating chase boats,
assistance with registration, the membership table, and the on-site
Museum Store, soup and dessert donations (always a huge need!),
food set-up and service, and clean-up at the Windmill Point Boathouse.
Time commitment: day of race
The Icebreaker: Northeast Regional Championship
Youth Races, November
This museum event is the largest youth-only rowing race in New England.
Each year, 200 kids in 20 boats compete in round-robin races. To
accomplish this feat, we need chase boats, starters, timers, boat
handlers, food set-up and service.
Time commitment: 1 day per year
The Snow Row, March
It’s never too early to start planning for the biggest rowing
event of the year. As always, we will need chase boats, assistance
with registration, the membership table, and the on-site Museum
Store, soup and dessert donations, food set-up and service, and
clean-up.
Time commitment: 2-5 hours day of the race
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