AmeriCorps Opportunities

Positions are currently filled for 2019-2020. GMCG currently hosts two full time AmeriCorps members serving to protect our natural resources through research, education, advocacy, and land trust. Our dedicated  members have served in numerous capacities from trail building, water sampling, assisting educational programs in local schools and libraries, to giving presentations at conferences and community meetings. Stay tuned for new positions opening in Fall of 2020.

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

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

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.

√  Lake Hosting: We can put you in touch with organizations who need help with boat inspections to stop milfoil and other invasive aquatic plants from spreading into our watershed lakes Memorial Day through Labor Day.

√  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