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Herb Garden Volunteer

Department Museum Program
Resposibilities Help weed and maintain the Old Sturbridge Village Herb Garden.  Volunteer will be trained by the Herb Garden lead.
Requirements

There is a lot of bending and getting up and down.  Some days may be asked to work independently, without the herb garden lead. There will be a garden training and historical training.  Good customer service skills.

HoursWork in the Herb Garden starts in April and ends in late October.


If you are interested in volunteering for this postion, please submit the form below or call 508-347-0302.

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