Volunteer @ 635 Feet: Become a R ...

Volunteer @ 635 Feet: Become a “Volunteer Tour Guide” at the Blue Hill Observatory

The Blue Hill Observatory is seeking individuals—with a passion for community service—to become volunteer tour guides. In this role, volunteers will give tours of the Observatory’s historic landmark weather observation station—1 of only 11 in the country. Volunteer tour guides will lead visitors through the Observatory, highlighting a 140-year continuous “Weather Observation Program,” along with the historic instruments used to collect weather since 1885. Volunteers in this role will be trained on a variety of tours and the Observatory’s expansive history.

This volunteer opportunity offers flexible hours ranging from 3 to 12 hours per week, depending on your schedule and our seasonal needs. The Director of Operations will work closely with volunteers to create a schedule that is mutually beneficial. While there are opportunities for volunteer tour guides to support on weekdays, our opportunities and biggest need is weekends 10am – 4pm (anywhere from 3-6 hours).

Consider Volunteering If:

  • You like engaging people and teaching them new things
  • You are eager to connect the public to this historic site and its role in maintaining uninterrupted data collection
  • You are comfortable walking on uneven terrain (i.e. stairs and rocks) and in various weather conditions
  • You have a passion for and/or background in meteorology, atmospheric science, education or a related field

Responsibilities Can Include:

  • Leading guided tours through our historic landmark building 
  • Supporting a small gift shop by checking guests in for tours and selling merchandise
  • Restocking and straightening the gift shop as needed

    Other Requirements:

    • Volunteers must successfully complete a CORI/SORI Background Check
    • Must be able to climb 3 flights of stairs regularly
    • Availability for one volunteer training (March 8, March 23 or individually scheduled)
    • Applications are due March 1 at 5pm

    Interested volunteers should submit a brief letter of intent outlining relevant experience to Don McCasland dmccasland@bluehill.org, subject line: Volunteer Tour Guide.

    For more information on this volunteer opportunity, click here.