Volunteer
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~Helen KellerVolunteers are Critical to our Success!
What makes our programs so successful? Our dedicated volunteers! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your interests. Please complete this application so we can learn more about you. We’ll be in touch to talk about your interest in WHRL.
Volunteers at the IEM Give Back Day at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park
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Existing Volunteers
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Volunteer Spotlight
Why I Give: Janie Snider
Janie Snider, a Milbridge native, is a self-taught artist. Janie earned her teaching degree in elementary education from the University of Maine at Machias and state certification in the Visual Arts. Janie just retired after 30 years of teaching K-8 art in both...
Volunteer Opportunities
Mailing Days – Busy Hands Needed!
Twice a year we have mailing parties where we stuff and mail our twice-yearly newsletter. We are always looking for help on these days.
Incredible Edible Gardens
Our largest program, Incredible Edible Milbridge, offers many volunteer opportunities if you enjoy being outdoors – planting at the beginning of the season, weeding, watering, and general garden maintenance throughout the season – and clean-up at the end.
Join the Wednesday Weeders at Milbridge Commons from 1 am to 1 pm.
Join Adam in the garden next to the Red Barn Motel on Tuesdays from 9 am to 1 pm unless it is raining.
Consider adopting one of the IEM raised beds in town. Help plant and maintain the bed throughout the season.
Workshop Leaders
WHRL hosts a variety of workshop each year. Some are focused on gardening and food production. Others are on health and wellness topics or art workshops. If you have an interest/skill and are interested in volunteering time to lead a workshop, we’d love to hear from you!
WHRL Milbridge Days Auction
We are seeking energetic volunteers for our July Milbridge Days Auction Committee. This auction has historically been our biggest fundraiser of the year and has always been a good time! Committee members will help imagine and reimagine the auction. We need help soliciting original and captivating donations (think experiences, private classes, private dinners, vacation rentals, cottage stays… you get the idea), marketing the event, and organizing auction items. Let us know if you’re interested in joining the fun.
Butterfly Festival
WHRL will host an engaging, fun, free, family-friendly Butterfly Festival at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park in August. The day will kick off with a workshop, “Monarch’s Milkweed and Magic.” We’ll have educational stations to see Monarch caterpillars, chrysalis, and butterflies up close, a pollinator garden education station, a story walk, and captivating butterfly crafts for children. We are looking for helpers interested in being a part of this exciting event. Click here fore more information on the event.