Volunteering at Wolfe’s Neck Center is a rewarding experience all around! With the help of our volunteers, we are able to accomplish so much, supporting our farmers and Wolfe’s Neck staff in furthering our mission to connect people with food and where it comes from.
We welcome individuals, families, and groups of all ages and abilities to lend a hand. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and explore while also highlighting your talents!
Here at Wolfe’s Neck we have a variety of opportunities for volunteering. Most of our needs are in the height of summer, though some opportunities extend into the shoulder seasons. All of these opportunities are listed below, with what you can expect from each option. Whether you are interested in helping us just once, or returning on multiple occasions for an ongoing project, your support is greatly appreciated!
We welcome the opportunity to work with your large or corporate group in a volunteer setting. From weeding to harvesting, to maintaining trails, there is always something that your group can do to support us. We host corporate groups, with priority given to our business sponsors.
Join us on April 18th, 2025 for our Spring Clean Up! We’ll spend the day cleaning our campus and getting ready for our busy summer season. All projects will involve manual labor. When lunch time hits, we’ll provide a delicious cookout featuring our very own Wolfe’s Neck Center food!
**Volunteer slots are filled at this time, but please let us know if there are other dates you wish to help!**
Wolfe’s Neck Center organizes a variety of fundraising events throughout the year to support our vital work here in Maine and across the country. These events, which vary in size and programming, rely on the dedication and support of many to succeed. Whether it’s assisting with check-in, helping with parking, or providing general event support, we welcome your involvement in making these gatherings meaningful and memorable for our community.
Our farmers work diligently to keep our animals healthy and happy. Running day-to-day operations takes a lot of effort, and with the help of volunteers, we can ensure everything runs smoothly!
Volunteering with our dairy and farm operations may involve a variety of tasks, such as washing equipment, organizing tools, checking water lines across the fields, assisting with small livestock chores, trimming fence lines, tending to our Hügelkultur plot, and washing eggs.
Did you know that our farmers grow food right here at Wolfe’s Neck Center? It’s a big job that requires a lot of time and attention to properly care for the plants and manage the finished products.
Volunteers who are interested in helping with this work can expect to participate in projects such as preparing beds and greenhouses for the growing season, weeding, pruning, organizing and maintaining tools, and checking water lines. For those with ServSafe training or Master Canner certifications, there are opportunities to support our kitchen efforts by creating value-added products. (**Note: Prior training and certifications are required for kitchen assistance.)
There’s more to Wolfe’s Neck Center than just food crops and livestock! With our newly planted Smith Center gardens and the ongoing development of the Farm Discovery Gardens, we welcome anyone with a passion for gardening—whether you’re a seasoned expert or a beginner. Volunteers supporting this work may assist with tasks such as mulching, weeding, edging, and invasive species removal.
With over 600 acres, Wolfe’s Neck Center is a vast property that requires careful attention. We rely on our dedicated group of volunteers to help keep the grounds in top condition, ensuring our trails and spaces remain safe and welcoming for all visitors. Volunteering with our facilities and grounds crew may involve tasks such as clearing downed trees, building new trails, moving materials, assisting with mowing operations, and supporting various campus building projects.
At the heart of Wolfe’s Neck Center is our commitment to education. It’s a key element in everything we do and ties all our efforts together. Consider volunteering with our Visitor Education & Experience team, where you can help by reading books at story time, supporting our weekend community programs, and connecting campground visitors to the events of the week!
AGES 15-18 – JUNIOR COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITIES!
If you are between the ages of 15-18, consider joining us as a volunteer junior counselor with our Summer Farm Camp program! To learn more, click HERE.
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable community members who are interested in caring for our property, answering questions, and educating visitors about Wolfe’s Neck Centers mission. Farm Docents will attend a detailed training to prepare them for their duties. These volunteers must be friendly, enjoy talking with the public, and have an eagerness to learn about all aspects of what makes up Wolfe’s Neck Center! If you would like to learn more about becoming a Farm Docent, please email volunteer@wolfesneck.org to express your interest.
If you have any additional questions about volunteering, please reach out at volunteer@wolfesneck.org.
The USDA funding freeze is hitting Wolfe’s Neck Center hard. We are asking for your help to continue connecting people to agriculture and training the next generation of farmers.
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