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Join the Longfellow House Volunteer Team

How can you support your national park?

Become a Volunteer-in-Park (VIP) this summer!

Help in one of two ways:

Garden Volunteer Opportunity

The community of garden volunteers meets each Thursday morning at 9:00 AM to noon, from April 17, 2025, into fall 2025. 

  • Garden Volunteer Opportunity 

    The community of garden volunteers meets each Thursday morning at 9:00 AM to noon, from April 17, 2025, into fall 2025. 

    Are you passionate about gardening, history, or both? We invite you to join us as a garden volunteer at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, where history and horticulture meet. Behind the house is a beautifully maintained Colonial Revival garden, and we need your help to keep it thriving! 

    As a Volunteer-in-Park, you'll learn and work alongside the National Park Service's gardener and landscape management interns to: 

    • Care for the historic garden 

    • Learn hands-on techniques for managing a historic landscape 

    • Contribute to the preservation of American history 

    No experience? No problem! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, we provide all necessary training, safety instruction, and tools. 

    Join a community of like-minded neighbors, enjoy the serenity of the gardens, and make a lasting impact in your community.  

    Learn more and register to help make history bloom as a garden volunteer! 

Event Operations Volunteer Opportunity

Event operations volunteers support the Longfellow Summer Arts Festival each Sunday afternoon from June 1, 2025, through September 7, 2025 (volunteering at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM). 

  • Event Operations Volunteer Opportunity  

    Event operations volunteers support the Longfellow Summer Arts Festival each Sunday afternoon from June 1, 2025, through September 7, 2025 (volunteering at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM). 

    Are you looking to help build community and support free, high-quality arts programming in your community? We seek enthusiastic event support volunteers to help bring these events to life!  

    As a Volunteer-in-Park, you’ll serve as a key member of the Longfellow House events team by:  

    • Assisting National Park Service staff with event setup and breakdown, including moving chairs, stage panels, sound equipment, tables, tents, signage, and more. 

    • Providing wayfinding assistance and answering visitor questions — or connecting them with National Park Service staff. 

    • Creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for our visitors. 

    • Preferred Qualifications: 

    • An interest in the arts, history, and/or engaging with the public. 

    • Physical ability to bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. 

    Learn more and register to support arts in our community as an event operations volunteer!  

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