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Harvest Day Parking AttendantHelp make Dudley Farm’s Harvest Day a safe and welcoming experience for all our visitors! Parking Attendants help direct arriving vehicles, keep traffic moving smoothly, and guide guests to available parking areas.Responsibilities may include:Greeting visitors as they arrive and providing friendly directions.Directing vehicles safely to designated parking areas.Helping maintain an organized flow of traffic during busy arrival and departure times.Assisting guests with questions about parking and event access.Keeping emergency access areas and designated pathways clear.Communicating with other Harvest Day volunteers and event staff as needed.Helping ensure a safe and positive experience for visitors throughout the event.Harvest Day Parking Attendants are volunteer positions. Volunteers should be comfortable spending time outdoors, standing and walking for extended periods, and interacting with the public.No previous experience is required—just a friendly attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to help make Harvest Day a successful community event!If you are interested, contact the Museum Director, Kaitlyn Goodwin at director@dudleyfarm.com.

Farm Landscaping & Grounds VolunteerHelp preserve the beauty, character, and historic landscape of Dudley Farm! Landscaping & Grounds Volunteers assist with maintaining the farm’s grounds by weeding gardens, clearing overgrown areas, removing invasive or unwanted vegetation, and helping keep pathways and outdoor spaces neat and accessible.Volunteers may work independently or alongside Dudley Farm staff and other volunteers. Tasks will vary depending on the season and the needs of the property and may include hand weeding, pruning, clearing brush, maintaining garden areas, and general grounds cleanup.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, gardening, physical activity, and caring for historic properties. Volunteers play an important role in keeping Dudley Farm’s 10-acre landscape welcoming for visitors while helping protect and maintain its historic character.This is a volunteer position. No professional landscaping experience is required—just a willingness to work outdoors and help care for the farm.If interested please contact the Museum Director, Kaitlyn Goodwin at director@dudleyfarm.com or (203) 457-0770.

Step into the spotlight with tasks like:- Leading informative and entertaining tours of the museum and trolley rides.- Sharing captivating stories about the history of trolleys and the museum.- Engaging with visitors, answering questions, and sparking curiosity.- Tailoring your tours to diverse audiences, from school groups to history enthusiasts.- Helping visitors connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.If you’re passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to shine. Join us as a Tour Guide/Docent at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and help make history come alive!

Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum DocentHelp visitors discover the history and culture of the Quinnipiac people and the Indigenous history of the land on which Dudley Farm stands. Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum Docents welcome guests, introduce visitors to the museum's exhibits and collections, answer questions, and help connect the stories and experiences represented in the museum to the broader history of the region.Docents play an important role in creating a respectful, welcoming, and educational experience for visitors. No previous museum experience is required. Volunteers should have an interest in learning about Quinnipiac history and culture and enjoy engaging with visitors and sharing what they learn.Museum Hours: • Saturdays: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM • Sundays: 1:00–4:00 PMDocent opportunities are on a volunteer basis. Volunteers may sign up for shifts that fit their schedules and will receive information and orientation to help them confidently welcome visitors and interpret the museum.If you are interested in being a docent - contact the Museum Director, Kaitlyn Goodwin, at director@dudleyfarm.com or call (203) 457-0770.

Dudley Farm Historic Farmhouse DocentStep back in time and help visitors experience daily life on a North Guilford farm in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Historic Farmhouse Docents welcome visitors, share stories about the Dudley family and the farmhouse, answer questions, and help bring the rooms, furnishings, tools, and everyday objects of the period to life.Docents are an important part of making Dudley Farm a welcoming and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. No previous museum experience is required—just an interest in local history, a willingness to learn, and a friendly enthusiasm for sharing Dudley Farm's story.Museum Hours: • Saturdays: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM • Sundays: 1:00–4:00 PMDocent opportunities are on a volunteer basis. Volunteers may sign up for shifts that fit their schedules and will receive information and orientation to help them feel comfortable welcoming and assisting visitors.If you are interested in being a docent - contact the Museum Director, Kaitlyn Goodwin, at director@dudleyfarm.com or call (203) 457-0770.

Dudley Farm Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) ProgramAre you 14–17 years old and looking for a fun, hands-on way to earn volunteer hours while gaining valuable leadership experience? Join the Dudley Farm Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program!CITs work alongside camp counselors to help create a fun, safe, and engaging experience for younger campers. Responsibilities may include assisting with farm animals, gardening, crafts, games, water activities, demonstrations, and other hands-on camp experiences. CITs will also have opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills while learning more about Dudley Farm and its historic agricultural traditions. Camp is Monday-Friday from 9AM to 1PM.CITs may choose which weeks in July 2027 they would like to participate, making it easy to fit the program around other summer plans. This is a volunteer position. In lieu of payment, CITs will receive volunteer hours that may be used toward high school graduation requirements.If you are interested, email the Museum Director, Kaitlyn Goodwin at director@dudleyfarm.com or call (203) 457-0770.

Join the dedicated team at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, where history comes to life! Located in East Haven and Branford, CT, we are home to the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the U.S. and a National Historic Landmark. Our mission is to preserve and share the rich history of trolleys, railways, and transportation with the public.We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help in various areas, including:Trolley OperationsRestoration ProjectsEducational ProgramsSpecial EventsTour GuidesMuseum Store and Ticket AgentOffice WorkGroundskeepingBuilding Maintenance and Physical PlantPublic Speakers and OutreachMarketing and Mediaand much more!Whether you love history, enjoy working with the public, or want to learn new skills, there’s a place for you at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and a passion for preserving history.Volunteering at the museum is a unique opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and make a lasting impact. Join us and be part of history!

To collect, archive, maintain, and exhibit to the public manuscripts, pictures, objects, artifacts, memorabilia items that reflect the history culture and community of Stony Creek, Connecticut and the Thimble islands. Although we are only open from May to October - We are always looking for docents, and advisory board members, as well as volunteers that are interested in helping with events year round.

The Dudley Farm Museum in North Guilford, Connecticut, is a living history museum that invites visitors to step back in time and experience farm life as it was during the Victorian Era. Set on approximately 10 acres, the property includes the historic Farmhouse, barns, outbuildings, gardens, fields, woods, farm animals and exhibits the tell the story of Guilford's agricultural heritage. The Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum is also located at the Farm which celebrates the first people of Guilford. We have numerous programs that we offer throughout the year including tours of the historic Farmhouse Museum and Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum, school tours and educational field trips, Dudley Farm Summer Camp, a farmers market, a community garden, and public education programs.Our mission is "to preserve, restore and operate the Dudley Farm Museum as a late 19th century historical, educational and recreational resource to serve the general public." The Dudley Farm Museum is more than a collection of historic buildings-it is a place where history comes alive, connecting today's visitors with the land, people, and agricultural traditions of Guilford's past.