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​ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT HITCHCOCK?

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​What do volunteers do?

Volunteers act as every staff at events and programs happening throughout the year. Some tasks require physical work, while others may focus on administrative work. Hitchcock offers perfect opportunities for students looking to complete community service hours.

What does a trustee do?

A trustee safeguards the mission of Hitchcock Free Academy and guides its growth by contributing vital skills and experience in a variety of areas, including nonprofit administration, business, finance, marketing, historical preservation and maintenance. Trustees are expected to participate actively in committee work in their given area(s) of expertise. Trustees are also ambassadors of Hitchcock's programs, and enthusiastically share opportunities to experience its offerings with their network.

For more information, contact Cindy at execdirector@hitchcockacademy.org.

2023 Opportunities

​​FLEA MARKET PARKING:
Tuesday, July 11 thru Sunday, July 16
Tuesday, September 5 thru Sunday, September 10

Each day the flea markets are open we park cars on our property. There are three different types of “jobs”. When busy these are active on your feet jobs. We especially need volunteers from 9 – noon but do park until 2ish.

1. Flag Waver: Simply wave a flag along route 20 to attract and direct cars to park at HFA.
2. Collect the $. As vehicles enter the parking lot (or lawn) the fee is collected. If it is a busy time the person needs to be aware to make quick transactions and get the cars into the lot and off the road.
3. Direct cars to parking spots. There is an order to fill the lot to maximize space and then cars are parked on the lawn. Here it is critical to direct cars to also maximize the space and prevent anyone from being blocked in. Spatial awareness is important.

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“TRASH TO TREASURE” TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE:
Saturday June 10 - 8 am – 3 pm at HFA
This has participants throughout the town. We sell a printed map here at HFA.  We also have vendor spots on the lawn. At times may need to direct cars who will be parking on the lawn and potentially a table of items to sell.

HITCHCOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:
On the Brimfield Common
Wednesdays 6 – 8 pm - July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 & 23 (rain date is following day)
Help to be at the Hitchcock Academy information table. Walk through the audience distributing the evening program/brochure.
 
BRIMFIELD OLD HOME DAY:
Saturday, July 29 at Auction Acres 35 Main St., Brimfield
HFA has a vendor space to promote our organization and also sets up a playground area with free games for all ages. (Badminton, Volleyball, Cornhole and much more). Set up begins at 11 am. Volunteers are needed throughout the day to help set up, oversee games, work the vendor table and clean up following the fireworks at 9 pm.

SIP AND STARS:
Saturday, August 12,  6 – 10 pm at Brimfield Winery 35 Main St., Brimfield
This event is an evening under the skies of the Perseids Meteor shower. Volunteers are needed to direct cars to the parking area, registration for pre-sales check in, on-site ticket sales and raffles ticket sales. Event set up at 4 pm, gate opens at 6.

FORE A GOOD CAUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT:
Sunday, September 24, 1 pm at Heritage Country Club, Charlton
Help set up for the tournament beginning at Noon. Lay out snacks, set up raffle display, sell raffle tickets. During the tournament there are contests at different holes. Some require a non-player to be witness the winners.

WORLD SMILE DAY:
Friday, October 6  10 am – 2 pm at HFA
“Do an Act of Kindness, help one person Smile. We will deliver smile face balloons and certificates to local businesses and residents and also have activities here at HFA. https://www.worldsmileday.com/     

BRIMFIELD AUTO SHOW:
Saturday, October 7, 10 am – 2 pm Auction Acres 35 Main St., Brimfield
This is the largest auto show in the area and benefits both HFA and the Brimfield Fire Fighters Association. Volunteers are needed to take admission money from show attendees and for parking cars. This is an on your feet fast paced activity.
 
FOR MORE INFO/DETAILS CONTACT:
Cindy Skowyra, Executive Director
$13-245-9977 | execdirector@hitchcockacademy.org