Volunteer at Brookside
​At the Brookside Farm Museum, we are dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich agricultural history of East Lyme. We invite you to become a part of our mission by volunteering with us! There are numerous opportunities to get involved, whether you have a passion for education, gardening, research, or community service.
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Become a Volunteer
The Brookside Farm Museum thrives on the passion and dedication of its volunteers. As a community-driven organization, we always welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their time and skills. Whether you’re interested in gardening, assisting with tours, or helping with research initiatives, your support helps preserve our rich history and enhance visitor experiences. Volunteering at Brookside is not just about giving back; it’s an opportunity to connect with fellow members of our community, learn more about local heritage, and make a meaningful impact in our town. Join us in celebrating and preserving the charm of the Brookside Farm!
Docent
Docents are tour guides who interact with the public, giving tours and providing educational programming. The more volunteer docents we have the more we can offer to tourists and the community. Training and support is provided.
Catalogers
Assist the curator in documenting the collection by entering each object in the permanent collection into a database. Includes researching objects, photographing and entering information into a database.
Community Gardeners
The opportunity to plant the flowers and vegetables in the likeness of the Brookside Farm during its heyday. The produce can be yours. If you love to garden but don’t have the space or if you want to contribute to your community by restoring the gardens of yesteryear, this is the volunteer job for you.
Community Service
Volunteering for the Brookside Farm Museum meets most community service requirements.
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To discuss the ways that you might like to help, please email brooksidefarmmuseum@gmail.com or call 860-739-0761.
Researchers, Archivists, Storytellers
Volunteers are sought to continue to flesh out the story of farming in East Lyme in the late 1800’s to mid-1900’s. These contributions will play a vital role in preserving this important chapter of our local history. Our goal is to uncover and showcase the stories that shaped our societal and agricultural heritage.
Become a Member of the Friends
Members of the Friends of the Brookside Farm Museum are needed to help with running programs, organizing and researching historical data and creating future exhibitions.
Please email Donna Massung at dmmsew@gmail.com for more information.
Visit Us
The Brookside Farm Museum
33 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357
Tel: 860-333-8793
Email: brooksidefarmmuseum@gmail.com