Volunteers are an essential part of our organization. They help us get our work done and they keep us in touch with the communities in which we work. Below are some suggestions for how you can get more involved. If you are interested in any of these roles, or if you have other ideas for how you can help, contact Joyce to let her know.
| Occasional Projects |
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• Help care for the flowers at Tidal Falls in the summer |
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• Help out on trail cleanup and maintenance days |
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• Help build new trails at Indian Point and Schoodic Bog |
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• Take photos of our protected properties |
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| Recurring Projects |
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• Stuff envelopes for newsletter and fundraising mailings |
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| Easement Monitoring |
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Become a volunteer easement monitor (requires your commitment to attend a training session, visit the property at least once a year and submit a report to the office). |
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| Serve on a Committee |
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• Land Protection Committee |
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• Stewardship Committee |
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• Finance Committee |
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• Fundraising/Public Relations Committee |
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• Building and Grounds Committee |
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| Serve on the Board of Directors |
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The Board of Directors is elected by the members at the Annual Meeting in August. If you're interested in serving, a good way to begin is to volunteer for a committee. Board membership requires a commitment to attend meetings every other month and an annual retreat in the spring, serve on a committee and assist in some way with developing financial resources for the organization. Click here for the Board Member job description. |
