Volunteer at Hidden Valley Nature Center
Put your talents to work!
For more information on the volunteer opportunities listed below, contact Hidden Valley Nature Center Director Tripp Henderson at tripp@midcoastconservancy.org or 207.389.5156
Welcome Center AMBASSADOR:
The Roland S. Barth Welcome Center is the first point of contact for most visitors to Hidden Valley Nature Center. Welcome Center Ambassadors meet and greet visitors, and help them get launched on their adventures. It’s a great place to volunteer for anyone who loves to use their people skills and is passionate about our mission!
Details and application instructions are linked here.
Funky Furniture Building:
Come help build live edge benches and square edge picnic tables at HVNC. All wood used is FSC certified and a by-product of our Low Impact Forestry Program. Use of power tools is required. No experience necessary, training provided. 2023 date TBD.
Trail Stewards:
Adopt a trail at HVNC! With over 25 miles of trails to choose from, there is something for everyone. Our trail stewards hike their "adopted" trail once per season and report any down trees or issues that need attention. Trail stewards also clear the trails of any debris, lop brush & trees that are growing into the trail & help maintain signage. No experience necessary, training provided.
Work Days:
Work as a part of a team of volunteers and be astonished in what you achieve. HVNC work days consist of 10-15 volunteers, working in small teams and tackling big projects.
Wood Splitting:
Each Year HVNC produces 15-20 cords of firewood for use there. Staff have bucked logs into rounds and would love your help splitting. Must be comfortable with log splitter, training provided.
Cabin Building:
Help finish our newest Timber Frame cabin at HVNC! A 16x20 hut will replace the old Wayward Yurt. If you're experienced or interested in carpentry this is the job for you!
Hike Leader:
Know the trails at HVNC? Want to share them with others? Come lead a hike! Choose your level of difficulty and distance.
Bike Ride Leader:
As the trails start to dry and become suitable for biking we're going to be meeting weekly for informal mountain bike rides. Come join us on a ride, or lead a breakout ride of your own. Need a bike to use? Just ask - we have bikes to lend. This is a free program.
Canoe Paddle Leaders:
Passionate about paddling? Lead a full moon paddle at HVNC. You'll be glowing!