ADMINISTRATIVE

If you're interested in any of of the administrative volunteer positions below, please contact Rob Robertson.

Noble View Committee

Noble View seeks Committee members for the following positions:

• Vice-Chair - to help coordinate and facilitate the work of the Committee.
• Development - to work with AMC staff to research grants and write grant proposals.
• Marketing - to attract AMC members and the public to the property for programs, events, and general use.
• Programs - to organize and conduct or facilitate programs and events at the property.
• Property - to oversee buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Trails - to coordinate volunteers to perform trail work and help with clearing invasives.

Registrar

Noble View seeks a Registrar to handle the following responsibilities:

• Responding to phone messages and email requests for information about Noble View facilities and amenities
• Accepting and maintaining reservations, and scheduling use of the
facility using an Excel spreadsheet

• Receiving key deposits, mailing keys out to guests, and receiving returned keys
• Collecting lodging and user fees by mail and forwarding to Noble View Treasurer

These duties will take two to three hours per week. Toll phone calls will be reimbursed by Noble View. This is a good volunteer position for someone who wants to help out, but prefers to do so from home.

Greeter

Noble View seeks a greeter to welcome guests on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. If you enjoy working with the public, this is a great opportunity.

Treasurer

Noble View needs a Treasurer to take over from our current Treasurer, Mary Conley, at the end of 2009. The Treasurer’s duties include:

• Posting income and expenses in QuickBooks.
• Writing and mailing checks.
• Photocopying all issued and received checks for the audit package.
• Preparing bank deposits.
• Reconciling bank statements.
• Preparing an annual audit package for submission to AMC.

In return for being relieved of her duties, Mary will gladly train the incoming treasurer!

PHYSICAL PLANT

Cleaner--Double Cottage

We need one or more people to do light cleaning of the Double Cottage on a monthly basis. This includes straightening up throughout the building (sweeping, dusting, removing old magazines and newspapers) and cleaning the kitchen area, including two gas ranges and ovens and the refrigerators. We provide the cleaning supplies.

We'd also like the cleaner(s) to monitor the condition of the building and contents, and to report any problems.

If you're interested in helping out, please contact Gary Forish.

Snow Plowing

If you have experience running a snow plow or snow blower, and are willing to help out with plowing and clearing after snow storms, please contact Gary Forish.

Ice Storm Cleanup

The December 11-12, 2008 ice storm caused a lot of damage to the trees at Noble View. We'll need volunteer help to clear away the storm debris, both on the trails and around the rest of the property.

Once the snow melts, work days for ice storm cleanup will be posted on the News and Events page.

Lawn Mowing and Trimming

We have lawns around the cottages that need to be mowed (and weed whacked around boulders, trees, etc.) every couple of weeks from spring through fall, and other areas that need to be mowed less regularly.

If you're interested in helping out using our equipment, please contact Gary Forish.

Upcoming Construction Projects

We're moving forward with the renovation of the North Cottage. Absolutely no skills are needed to contribute effectively to this work! However, if you're a framer, roofer, electrician, drywaller, or painter, or are willing to learn any of these skills, your help is especially welcome.

Please contact Gary Forish.

Trail Blazing

We've just completed a fantastic trail map, and will need to blaze the trails when the snow melts.

If you're interested in participating, please contact Ed Watson.

Trail Work Days

Trail work days are held from time to time to clear debris, cut back encroaching vegetation, and generally maintain Noble View's trails. No experience or tools necessary!

Check the News and Events page for scheduled trail work days and contact information.

Invasive Plant Removal

Invasive plants are a problem throughout Massachusetts, crowding out native vegetation and degrading natural habitats by aggressive seeding and spreading. At Noble View, it's an ongoing challenge to keep the woods and meadow areas free of Japanese barberry, autumn olive, Bell's honeysuckle, burning bush, and many others.

If you'd like to help with invasive cleanup--especially if you can mobilize a group of volunteers--please contact Rob Robertson.

Stone Wall Restoration

We need help finishing the stone wall restoration projects along the entry road, and on the north border of the meadows north of the buildings.

Please contact Gary Forish.