Volunteers are the lifeblood of the AMC. Please consider helping out the Maine Chapter, and have fun at the same time! There is something for everyone, whether it involve staffing an AMC table at an event, doing trail maintenance, becoming a trip leader, or serving on one of the Chapter’s committees. So please come be an active part of the Maine Chapter and meet like-minded people who share a passion for the outdoors! More volunteer information is also available on AMC’s webpage.

• Trail Maintenance Projects: From April through October, check out our listing of trail maintenance trips from Quoddy Head to Burnt Meadow Mountain, to Tumbledown, to trails in the Katahdin Iron Works property. No prior experience is required, as there is always a “job” for everyone. FMI contact

• Trip Leaders: Volunteers lead a wide variety of trips and activities… paddling, hiking, conservation, education, young members, major excursions, and many more! Check out our current listings! FMI contact

• Public events: Volunteer to help staff a booth at one of our many events during the year. These include LL Bean Expos, Common Ground Country Fair, Film Festivals, and more. FMI contact Volunteers are also need on February 10, 2010 for the 100-Mile sled dog race in the Greenville area. FMI

• Committee Membership: Become involved with the Chapter’s Executive Committee or one of its subcommittees; we are always looking for new people to help provide activities to our members. Committee examples include Conservation, Meetings and Education, Trails, Young Members and more. See the Chapter directory for a full list. FMI contact

• Newsletter: Contribute to your Chapter newsletter “Wilderness Matters.” We are always looking for recounts of trips, trail and gear information, nature columns, or poetry- your choice. FMI contact