Join our “Weeding Wednesday Garden Crew” every Wednesday from 9:00am–12:00pm, April through October. These hands-on sessions involve weeding, planting, and general garden care. Other volunteer opportunities include beautification days, seasonal cleaning up and pruning, and tending to other gardens across the estate including the Old Garden, Perennial Border, Rose Terrace, and Rock Garden. Volunteers share plant knowledge, gardening tips, and plenty of camaraderie. No experience needed; training and tools are provided.

Lead 45–60-minute guided garden tours at 11:00am, Wednesdays through Sundays, Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Docents receive full training, a script, and ongoing support from the Landscape and Education Departments. Additional tour guiding opportunities are available for private groups.

Support building projects, repairs, and general upkeep throughout the property. This team is ideal for versatile, hands‑on volunteers as well as those with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, or mechanical repair. The group meets on Tuesday mornings from April through November.

Assist with monitoring and maintaining the John Hay Ecology, Carriage Road, Wildflower Loop, and Lake Loop Trails by clearing debris and managing overgrowth.

Welcome visitors, answer questions, assist in the Welcome Center, and operate a short introductory film. Shifts are 10:00am–1:00pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm, Wednesdays through Sundays, Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Weekly or on-call schedules are available.

Lead 45–60-minute tours of the 22-room Main House at 1:00pm, Wednesdays through Sundays, Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Docents receive full training, a script, and support from the Education Department. Additional tour guiding opportunities are available for private groups.

Assist with preparing and installing rotating history and art exhibits in the Main House and gardens. Volunteers with experience hanging artwork, handling artifacts, or staging exhibits are especially welcome.

Create four to six fresh arrangements for the Main House each week during the summer season. Work takes place Thursday mornings, with occasional touchups. Flowers may be cut selectively from the gardens or brought from home. Vases and supplies provided. Sign up for one week or multiple.

Each signature event at The Fells is supported by a dedicated committee. As a committee member, you help shape the event by contributing ideas, coordinating details, and working with others to create a memorable experience for our community.

Provide baked goods or other food items for events, and assist with set-up, serving, and cleanup. Hospitality volunteers may also help recruit additional helpers. Event sizes range from small gatherings to large celebrations.

Assist in the Gatehouse Administrative Offices with mailings and special projects. Flexible scheduling year-round.

Help organize and preserve historical materials related to The Fells and the Hay family. Ideal for detail-oriented volunteers with an interest in history. Flexible scheduling year-round.

Greet visitors, provide general information, and collect admission at the entrance kiosk. Flexible scheduling from May through October.