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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 volunteer
opportunities to fit your interests and schedule. Satisfaction
guaranteed!
Volunteer opportunities include:
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE:
If you would like to get your hands in the garden, we can always
use help on the grounds. Tasks vary with the season.
Contact Garden Manager, Laura Roberts at 973 902-5722 to
schedule time at your convenience.
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WEED WARRIORS:
This group meets each week on Wednesdays from 9:15-11:00am (or
as long as you can) for coffee, camaraderie and of course
weeding.
Contact Lissa Barrett at
lssbrrtt@hotmail.com to join the team.
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
We’re always looking for willing hands that can help us with our
special events, including the 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. If you work behind
the scenes, or in the frontlines, we have many roles to fill.
Deck the Halls this year, will take place on November 19th, 20th
and 21st. Volunteer Chair, Shea Malloy is eager for help with
various roles, including Open House hours, check-in, and our
special “Morning with Santa”.
Contact Shea at
shea@corratech.com.
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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 973 744-0837.
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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, Karen Merz, to schedule a time, 973
744-4752 x11 or
k.merz@vanvleck.org.
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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 Karen Merz:
k.merz@vanvleck.org or
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Send
mail to info@vanvleck.org with questions or comments about this
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