The effort to save and restore Highfield Hall has been characterized by amazing community support and the willingness of countless volunteers, who rolled up their sleeves and did whatever it took to make the dream come alive. Now, as Highfield Hall takes its place as Falmouth's center for arts and culture and a treasured historic site, volunteer support is more critical than ever. It is said that an army runs on its belly. Likewise a non-profit organization depends on its volunteers. Our volunteers fuel our efforts with amazing kindness, talent and generosity.

Below are some current volunteer opportunities at Highfield. If you do not see anything below that offers a good fit for your talents and interests, please contact us and we will discuss your ideas. volunteers@highfieldhall.org

We are looking for volunteers for the following areas:

• Nature and Garden Programs -- help coordinate, schedule, or present programs that incorporate our grounds, gardens, and Beebe Woods.

• Docents -- Our Interpretation Team has been working for months conducting research on the Beebe family and the history of Highfield Hall so that we have plenty of material for a permanent history exhibition being planned. We now turn our attention to developing a tour for use with groups and for special occasions. 

• Gardeners -- Our Master Plan for the restoration of the gardens and grounds is now in hand. Prepared by well-known Landscape Preservationist Lucinda Brockway, the plan offers many opportunities for volunteers to assist in the clearing, planting, and rejuvenation of the historic landscape.

• Greeters -- Highfield Hall is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. During those hours we must have a volunteer staffing our front desk to greet visitors, answer questions, and help direct people who come for programs and other activities. The shifts are 10 to 12:30 and 12:30 to 3 and we encourage volunteers to select a regular shift -- but will also gladly welcome volunteers who can only work occasionally.

• Special Events -- highfield sponsors three fundraising events each year, and we need hundreds of volunteers to make these events happen. Volunteer support runs from simply working for a shift at one of the events, to serving on the organizing committee.

To volunteer please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Brink, and she will have the appropriate chairman or coordinator contact you.