Facilities Volunteers help keep our campus welcoming, functional, and beautiful - a vital part of how we serve the public and support Maine’s food producers. As an extremely lean nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of in-kind volunteers to tackle the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our community resource space running smoothly. A clean, well-maintained campus helps us draw in visitors, offer high-quality educational experiences, and create a positive, professional environment for the many nonprofits, community groups, and food-related organizations who use our space.
Volunteer tasks vary widely and can be tailored to your skills and interests. Examples include gardening or flower bed care, weeding, landscaping, paint touch-ups, drywall or small building repairs, lightbulb changes, tech troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and other general upkeep projects. Whether you love working outdoors, fixing things, or tackling satisfying one-off projects, we likely have a task that fits your strengths. Scheduling is extremely flexible - volunteers can set their own hours and choose projects that match their availability. Some tasks (like gardening) are ongoing throughout the season, while others (like patching drywall or repairing equipment) are one-time projects.
If you're willing to share your skills, we will gladly work with you to design a project or routine that suits you. Your efforts help maintain a welcoming, functional campus that benefits not only us, but a much wider network of Maine’s food and community organizations. This is a meaningful way to support local food systems, contribute in a hands-on way, and make a visible, lasting impact.
