As a volunteer, you’ll visit, make phone calls, attend support groups, attend memorial services and send bereavement mailings.
Volunteer opportunities include registration, bag check, signage, marshals, water stations, post-race party, and more! Groups are welcome, and most volunteer opportunities include extra perks like beer, swag and race vouchers.
The Community Drives Program offers community members the opportunity to support our work remotely by participating and/or organizing Welcome Kit collections and seasonal drives in support of IINE’s students, clients, and programs.
Groups who take part in special projects do so under the guidance of the volunteer and program managers. Projects target specific, identified needs by site.
Volunteers help with general maintenance, repairs and improvements of the facility, including fencing.
Is there a project you think would benefit the house? Let us know what you want to do. Past projects have included assistance with creating volunteer handbooks and developing activities for the Hattie and Eliza Stowe Educational Center.
Set-up, tear-down, AV equipment needs and refreshments for specific events, lectures or book discussions.
Assist with special event planning and promotion.
Conduct research on your choice of topics related to the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Research can be used to develop programs, lectures and tours and can provide additional resources for visitors and volunteers.
Perform clerical functions to assist the site manager. This may include database management, data entry, help with mailings, etc. It could also include inventory management for bookstore items.