Day: June 7, 2012

Volunteer Opportunities At The Trustees of Reservations Long Hill

VOLUNTEER

The Flower Field Program for Teens

Weekly June – August (call 978-921-1944 x1825 for days and times)

Ages 13-17

Get outside this summer and work side-by-side with your peers. Easily increase those community service hours here at Long Hill.  Join the Garden Educator and help in the Flower Field, Demonstration Gardens and the Children’s Garden.  We have a range of projects available for all abilities from planting, weeding, and staking, to deadheading, seeding, labeling, and much more.  Weekly commitment working outdoors.  Opportunity to work with the public during PYO Flower Field hours.  You can cut your own FREE bouquet after each morning of work.

Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

Flower Field Volunteer Hours

Weekly  March – Oct  9AM – 11AM

We need your help to prepare and plant and maintain Long Hill’s Pick-Your-Own Flower Fields.  We’ve extended our garden this year to bring even MORE fresh flowers to the community!  We have a range of projects available for all abilities from planting, weeding, and staking, to deadheading, seeding, labeling, and much more. Opportunity to work with the public during PYO Flower Field hours.  Dig in and have fun with a great group of fellow volunteers! You can cut your own FREE bouquet after each morning of work! Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

PYO Flower Field Shifts

July 12 – Oct 13

Thur 3pm-5pm, Fri 12-5pm and Sat 10am–5pm

We need your help to cover the shifts of the PYO Flower Field.  The garden will open July 12th and close Oct 13th.  There are 6 volunteer shifts per week that need to be covered by a Long Hill volunteer.  Thur 3-5, Fri 12 – 5, and Sat 10 – 5.  A 2 to 3 hour commitment each shift. You will be greeting the public and assisting them with scissors, water and information about the garden. You will be required to do light work in the garden while it is open.   Training will be provided and is mandatory.  You can cut your own FREE bouquet after each shift!Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

Beverly Farmer’s Market Assistant

Every Monday starting July 30 – Sept 20

The Trustees of Reservations is looking for enthusiastic individuals or families to set up and manage our Long Hill PYO Flower Field table at the Beverly Farmer’s Market.  Every Monday starting at the end of July and going through September you will be selling annual cutting flowers from our own annual cutting garden.  We are eager to participate in the local farmer’s market this year but can not send staff at this time.  Do you love fresh, locally grown flowers and hope that more people can have access to the bounty of our local fields? Then this is the position for your summer volunteering!  Email bogrady@ttor.org for more info.

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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Committee is now welcoming applications for the Carolyn O’Connor Scholarship. Established in 2005, this non-traditional $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a woman who is looking to change careers or re-enter the workforce and would require some form of continuing education or training. 

The Carolyn O’Connor Scholarship, named after the first chairperson of the Businesswomen’s Committee, honors Carolyn’s dedication and involvement with the committee and the Chamber through the years. Organized in 1986, the Businesswomen’s Committee aids in the growth of Cape Ann businesses and the professional development of the Chamber’s women members.

Contributions to the Businesswomen’s Scholarship Fund may be sent to the Chamber Businesswomen’s Committee, Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester MA  01930. Checks should be made out to the Businesswomen’s Scholarship Fund.

The deadline for submitting the scholarship application is Friday, June 29. Applicants must have a high school degree or its equivalent, be a legal resident of Massachusetts, and be accepted to an accredited college, university or job training program.

Applications are available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce office, online at www.capeannchamber.com, or contact Sharon Bragg at Sharon@capeannchamber.com.

June 2012
The Newsletter of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is now online!
Start Reading!

In This Issue:

Small Business Week
25th Annual Auction
Rockport Booth Opens
Scholarship Information
Membership Spotlight
Business After Hours
Matter Communications
Road and Bridge Report
Upcoming Events
Business Tips & Tricks

and much more!