Published On: May 18th, 2011

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Green Mountain Conservation Group is always looking for volunteers for many aspects of our programs. GMCG is largely a volunteer-supported organization.

on and could not function without the dedicated service of our volunteers. Some of these volunteer opportunities include:

 Mailings and Flyer Posting: Newsletter, event invitations,  and fundraising mailings are completed 6-8 times each year.  Flyers are posted in 40 sites around the 6 watershed towns 6-8 times per year.

 Water Quality Monitoring: Volunteers needed! Help with deep water testing from your boat, macroinvertebrate sampling or chemistry sampling in streams, calibrating equipment, or delivering samples to labs in Durham and Concord.  Training will be provided.

√  Education Committee: Volunteers needed to assist with other educational events & programs in local schools, including but not limited to: GET WET! well testing program, VBAP macroinvertebrate sampling program, VLAP lake testing program, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, etc.  Folks can volunteer as a presenter, help with set-up, take-down, or refreshments. Volunteer to present to others in your town about GMCG’s work and mission.

√  Events Committee: Assist with the planning and coordination of special events like Annual Meeting, GMCG community displays and fundraisers.

√  Newsletter: Contribute an article, poetry, artwork or a story. Children and adult work welcome!

√  Land Conservation: Provide landowners with resources and information about land conservation options. Reach out to your neighbors!

√  Membership & Development: Help spread GMCG’s mission and be a part of this grassroots organization’s growth by reaching out to your friends and neighbors, assisting with fundraising goals, and building membership support.

 

We are always looking for help and every little bit counts. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for GMCG, please CONTACT US at 539-1859