Join the Water Quality Committee to help monitor and maintain the health of McGrath Pond and Salmon Lake. Volunteers will work on various projects to ensure the lakes remain clean and safe.

Volunteers are needed to help monitor the 30-mile shoreline of Messalonskee Lake by reporting suspicious plants, erosion areas, and other ecological activities. Training is provided to assist in identifying and hand-pulling invasive plant species.

Volunteers with boats are needed to assist Colby student researchers by taking them out to deep spots on the lakes to collect samples. This opportunity requires anchoring at specific locations while researchers work.

Volunteers assist in inspecting boats at launches to prevent the spread of invasive species. Training is available through the 7 Lakes Alliance to support the Courtesy Boat Inspector program.

Volunteers are needed to inspect boats at ramps to prevent the spread of invasive plants into the lakes. Training is provided, and volunteers are especially needed before and after summer vacation, and in early morning hours.

Mentor homeless youth by providing individualized support in basic survival and life skills. Engage with youth through mentoring programs and help develop video vignettes to address issues they face.

Trained Courtesy Boat Inspectors (CBIs) alert boaters to the risks posed by invasive aquatic species and educate them on how to prevent their spread. Volunteers will interact with boaters, providing information and guidance to protect North Pond.

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Volunteers assist in collecting data to track the health of lakes and ponds, measuring water clarity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and phosphorus. Monitoring is conducted May-September, twice a month. Both trained and untrained volunteers can support the program.

Trained volunteers work alongside technical leaders to identify sources of erosion and polluted stormwater runoff. Volunteers become local experts by attending an in-depth training session and assisting with the survey, then continuing public education by sharing their knowledge.

Trained volunteers work in teams to perform property assessments for lakefront homeowners, offering suggestions for creating lake-friendly properties. Training is conducted by Maine Lakes and 30 Mile. Volunteers support individual lake teams in the watershed.

Volunteers survey lakes and ponds for invasive plants, spending time on their favorite body of water on their own schedule. Most surveying is conducted from the surface by canoe or kayak. Training in survey techniques and plant identification is provided.

Volunteers conduct inspections of boats, trailers, and gear at public boat launches to prevent aquatic invasive species. They educate boaters about the threats of invasives. Volunteer shifts are typically 2-3 hours, one day a week, with flexible scheduling. Training is provided.

Assist the coalition in identifying grant sources and writing grant applications to secure funding for prostate cancer awareness and support programs.

Help the coalition reach more people by managing and creating content for social media platforms. Volunteers will work to increase awareness and engagement with the community.

Distribute public service announcements to local media outlets and community boards to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the coalition's activities.

Assist in setting up and managing free prostate cancer screenings across Maine. Responsibilities include organizing logistics, coordinating with medical professionals, and ensuring smooth operation of events.

Join one of our committees to help guide the direction of our programs and initiatives. Responsibilities include attending meetings, contributing ideas, and supporting committee projects.

Assist in organizing and executing events that promote educational gardening in schools. Volunteers will help with event setup, coordination, and participant engagement.

Volunteer as a writer for our monthly newsletter, contributing articles that support educational gardens and healthy eating initiatives. This role involves researching and writing engaging content for our audience.