Volunteer Opportunities

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September 23, 2021

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Your Maine Chapter Needs You!

The Maine Chapter can only be successful through the volunteer efforts of its membership. All of these positions operate with assistance of the Executive Committee. Please consider taking that first step to express an interest, or ask a question about one of the positions. Inquiries can be addressed to Paul Hahn, Chair of the Nomination Committee at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.

Conservation Committee Chair

The Conservation Chair works closely with the Conservation Policy Director to educate and engage members and nonmembers in conservation action and stewardship activities. In addition, they report on opportunities for AMC to engage in local conservation actions such as providing comments for proposed legislation, writing letters relating to local issues, and responding to inquiries and requests from members and partners. For detailed description click here. Contact: [email protected]

Communications Committee Chair

The Communications Chair is responsible for managing all aspects of the chapter’s digital social media, email and printed communications both internally among volunteers as well as externally to members and potential members. The Communications Chair works closely with AMC staff to ensure all chapter communications are following current guidelines and best practices. For detailed description click here. Contact: [email protected]

Programs Committee Chair

The Program Chair helps deepen member engagement with chapter activities at the local level. The Program Chair organizes educational and informative programs of interest to Chapter members and helps coordinate Chapter events. Contact: [email protected]

Outings Committee Chair

The Outings Committee Chair works with Chapter volunteer trip leaders to plan chapter trips, provide support for existing leaders, recruit and develop new trip leaders, and with the Leadership Development Committee to plan and support leader training and Wilderness First Aid courses. For detailed description click here. Contact: [email protected]

At Large Member

The Member At Large is a versatile position that works with the Executive Committee on projects including new initiatives, works closely with the Chapter Chair and collaborates with the entire Chapter Executive Comm to support Chapter goals. Contact: [email protected]