Volunteers collect scientific data on water quality parameters, including Secchi disc transparency readings and water samples for laboratory analysis. This data helps assess risks to ecological and human health.

Volunteers inspect boats at public launch facilities to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants. They educate boaters on best practices to protect the lake's ecosystem.

Volunteers are trained to recognize invasive aquatic plants and distinguish them from native species. They patrol designated sections of Crescent Lake to monitor and report on invasive plant presence.

Looking for new volunteers to join our department. Serve your community and become part of the fire service and the "brother/sisterhood". | Requirements: Must be 14 years of age or older, we will train you. There's many different jobs/tasks for the department to run, from traffic control, driver/operators to interior firefighting and EMS services. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Community Education, Other, Department Support

Water Quality Monitors use secchi disks, temperature, and dissolved oxygen measurements to monitor the clarity of Panther Pond. Volunteers can receive training and certification to assist in these efforts.

Participate in the annual loon count organized by the Maine Audubon Society. Volunteers scan assigned sectors of the lake for signs of loons early in the morning on the third Saturday in July.

Invasive Plant Patrollers inspect designated sectors of Panther Pond for invasive plants. Volunteers receive training from experienced leaders and are assigned their own sectors to monitor.

Courtesy Boat Inspectors help ensure that Panther Pond stays free of milfoil and other invasive plants by inspecting boats at several launches in the Raymond Watershed. Volunteers are provided with training and equipment for their shifts.

Research content to post on the 'From Our Files' section, focusing on images and descriptions that respond to the interests of the Facebook group.

Review and index a series of scrapbooks containing news articles, photos, and obituaries spanning several decades. Capture key words/topics to be entered into a spreadsheet or database for improved accessibility.

Assist in painting, cleaning, and improving the museum facility to ensure it remains a welcoming and functional space for visitors.

Clean, tidy, and rearrange displays as needed to maintain an organized and engaging museum environment.

Research historic locations around town to provide or update content for a new interactive map of historic buildings and locations.

Assist in responding to email inquiries on topics such as building history, burial information, and family or individual history.

Catalog acquisitions as they are accepted and enter acquisition and item descriptions into the PastPerfect database to improve access to items in the collections.

Assist in conducting invasive plant surveys at Sabbathday Lake. Volunteers will be trained in aquatic plant identification and survey processes by Maine Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program biologists.

Help with the creation and distribution of the SDLA newsletter. Volunteers will assist in writing, editing, and compiling content related to the association's activities and environmental updates.

Volunteers are essential to the Highland Lake Association, helping with various tasks to preserve and protect the lake's natural resources. Responsibilities may include participating in environmental monitoring, community events, and administrative support.

Assist in conducting surveys of the Moose Pond watershed to identify areas of concern and document unhelpful erosion sites. Volunteers will work alongside other team members to gather data and help protect the lake's ecosystem.

Volunteer to inspect boats entering Moose Pond to prevent the introduction of invasive species. This role involves educating boaters about the importance of keeping the lake free from harmful plants and animals.