Volunteer Opportunities

People like you make a big difference to the Blue Hills by volunteering. You can choose when and how often you volunteer. You’ll find lots of opportunities and a volunteer interest sign-up form below.

And if you don’t see something that suits your fancy or talents, just give us a call and we’d be happy to talk to you about your interests and availability!  Let us know how you’d like to get involved! Call our Volunteer and Education Program Manager at (781) 205-0688 or email: john@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org.

Listen to some of our volunteers!

Help Blue Hills Trails & Forests

Want to keep trails safe and passable on your own time? Contact us and choose a favorite trail (or even just a section), or ask for a suggestion. We’ll provide training – and furnish you with a how-to manual and tools to borrow. Adoption commitments are for a minimum of two years. Just fill out a simple report online each time you take care of your trail (even if there’s nothing to clean up), and let us know if you need help.

Sign up to Adopt-a-Trail here.

You don’t need trail maintenance experience to keep habitats healthy, protect native species from invasive plants, and clean up the park. At our public in-park events, you’ll be trained and given whatever tools you need! Just bring gloves (if you have them), some water, and a can-do attitude. You’ll find more information about upcoming events on our calendar page.

Contact us if your workplace, community organization, or youth group is looking for outdoor community service activities. Each year, we lead groups of all ages in activities that help make the habitats healthier. We also have some trail maintenance activities for older teens. 

Learn more about group volunteering here.

Assist with Tasks Outside the Park

Our member newsletter mails to homes several times a year, and we always need help putting it together. If you have a knack for content planning, research, interviewing, writing, editing, or designing print publications, let us know. We can always use a helping hand.

Guest bloggers are welcome! Feel free to submit an idea for an article any time. If it’s a good fit, we’re happy to give you a byline.

Free, public events to support the park and introduce people to it are happening all year long. If you have experience planning events large or small, as fundraisers or educational opportunities, we need your help! 

Committees

The Advocacy Committee goals are to move forward long-term project and initiatives and be the voice of FBH and the park.

The Stewardship Committee assists the Board of Directors of Friends of the Blue Hills to move the organization forward on day to day and aspirational park stewardship work, including trail maintenance, trail building, invasive species work, and trash clean-ups.

The Marketing and Membership Committee assists the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Blue Hills in sharing the message and story of FBH to recruit new members, retain existing members, and engage more audiences with the Blue Hills. This includes identifying member needs and amplifying the voice of the member. 

The Education, Programs, and Engagement (EPE) Committee assists the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Blue Hills by connecting people of all ages to the park and its mission through public programs, guided hikes, and signature events. 

The Fundraising Committee assists the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Blue Hills in leading a strategy for bringing in a diverse and sustainable funding pool. Funding sources include grants, corporate support, and individual giving to support the day to day operations of the organization as well as special projects and programs.