Volunteer

Join our team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers!

Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) are an important part of Weir Farm National Historical Park. Each year we benefit from the efforts of over 100 VIPs who assist us with a variety of projects and tasks, from trail maintenance to serving as studio tour guides!

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

 

Volunteers make Weir Farm NHP's mission possible!

NPS Photo

Volunteer Opportunities

Weir Farm is no longer onboarding volunteers for the 2024 season.

Please check back in early 2025!

Every season, Weir Farm NHP seeks friendly, reliable people interested in working with the public to provide the best possible experience to park visitors through the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program. Hours are flexible and training and enrichment opportunities are provided, including new volunteer orientation training. Ages 13 and up are welcome to volunteer.

How to Apply to be a Weir Farm Volunteer

When applications open back up in early 2025, an official link will be posted here to our process on volunteer.gov. Please check back then!

If you have further questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator using this link: email us.

 

Julian Alden Weir. Hollyhocks (detail), 1879. Watercolor on off-white illustration board

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum. http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/

Did you know?

The gardens at Weir Farm showcase a beautiful variety of flowers and native plants. The gardens appear today as they did when first planted a century ago thanks to major garden restoration by the National Park Service in partnership with the Wilton and Ridgefield Garden Clubs, and the continued efforts of our Garden Crew of volunteers.