| Community | Volunteer in Pittsfield, MAOther Local Organizations |
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| Mission | The mission of Hancock Shaker Village is to bring the Shaker story to life and preserve it for future generations; to collect and preserve the property and artifacts that demonstrate the history, industry, life, and traditions of the Shakers and their achievements/contributions to the American way of life; to exhibit the collections of Shaker buildings, furnishings, libraries, and objects of art; to enable and conduct studies and research into Shaker and American community history; and to reflect on living a principled life and the values the Shakers embraced: integrity, racial and gender equality, pacifism, community, sustainability, responsible land stewardship, innovation, and simplicity. |
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| Opportunities |
Here are places to learn more or that may show current needs. Typical Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities: Facilities Support Help our facilities team with simple repairs, basic landscaping, carpentry, and painting. Garden Support Help maintain our heirloom gardens, harvest produce, and assist with CSA distribution. Farm Support Assist with barn cleaning and the feeding and general care of our livestock. Greeter Help to welcome arriving visitors and school groups, and launch them on a memorable visit! Office Assistant Help behind the scenes with administrative tasks. Special Events Assist with set-up/break-down, check-in, ushering, children’s activities, and parking for dinners, concerts, festivals and other special events. Curatorial/Library Assistant 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. Interpreter Present Shaker history through guided tours, craft demonstrations, and visitor engagement. Contact the organization to explore other possible ways to work together. |
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| How you help | We depend on the talents of hundreds of volunteers like you to develop and deliver programs, mount exhibitions, produce special events and manage our farm and gardens. You can volunteer every week or just once a year – whatever suits your schedule! |
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| About | Hancock Shaker Village is a landmark destination of 750 acres, 20 historic Shaker buildings, and over 22,000 Shaker artifacts. On the National Historic Register, it is the most comprehensively interpreted Shaker site in the world, and the oldest working farm in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Through multifaceted programming in art, music, food, and thought we share the Shaker story, and strive to ignite curiosity, expand imaginations, and inspire generations. |
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