VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
In the field
Courtesy Boat Inspectors (CBI)
CBIs play an essential role in helping to prevent the spread and introduction of aquatic invasive species through inspections and education at the launches. WF can provide training resources and connect you with a lake association to help you get started. If interested, please contact Caroline at: caroline@watershedfriends.org
Adopt-a-Shoreline (AAS)
AAS is a great way to get out on the water (or explore your shoreline) and keep an eye on what is growing in your favorite body of water. WF can provide training resources and help connect you with a lake association or direct you to an area of greatest need. If interested, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer@watershedfriends.org
Frog-bit Management
Get your hands dirty and help remove European Frog-bit (EFB), an aquatic invasive species found in several waterbodies across the watershed. WF will be hosting training events, Frog-bit Fridays, several times over the course of the summer and also encourages anyone interested in removing EFB independently to get in touch. If interested, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer@watershedfriends.org
Events
Lakeside Libations and Celebrations
Our annual cocktail party fundraiser occurs in August, but the planning for it has already begun. If you have experience in marketing, event planning, sales, or are skilled in writing and communications and are interested in helping make this event a success, please contact Kathy Boggan at: kathy.boggan@yahoo.com
Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends on the 4th 5k Race
Our annual 5k road race fundraiser in partnership with Maranacook Lake Association happens on July 4th every year, and anyone who is interested in helping out day of is encouraged to reach out to Peter Washburn at: friendsonthe4th5k@gmail.com
Other volunteer opportunities
In addition to the opportunities described above, we welcome volunteer support in other endeavors, including administrative, mechanical, technical, and artistic. If you have a skill set you would like to share with the Friends, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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