Join our team!
We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Whether you're interested in helping us monitor and maintain our properties/trails, support our conservation efforts in other ways, greet visitors as a Mayo House docent or support special events, there's a place for you on our team!
Fill out our volunteer form and we will reach out to schedule a meeting.
View some examples of the ways you can volunteer with CCF below.
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Photograph by Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Chatham
Photograph by Cathy Weston
Ways To Get Involved
Join us for Stewardship Volunteer Days that occur once or twice a week in the Spring, Summer and Fall for a rewarding outdoors conservation opportunity. These are usually held every Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00am. You can participate as regularly as you want Working in a group setting with other volunteers led by CCF staff is a great way to meet other nature lovers and make a difference in ongoing restoration projects. Volunteer tasks vary but include planting native lants, removing invasive species, general garden tasks, trail trimming and more.
Help CCF keep an eye on our properties. Complete property inspections on the ground, noting and reporting any stewardship concerns and wildlife observations. Perform basic property maintenance such as picking up trash or maintaining a trail where appropriate and with permission from CCF staff. It is a great way to get out in nature and protect greenspace that is close to home. Our volunteers find it helps them become more connected to Chatham.
Time Requirement:
Twice annually per property
As a docent, you will have the special opportunity to bring Chatham's history to life by guiding visitors through the Mayo House—CCF’s distinctive headquarters and the oldest home in Chatham still standing on its original site. Share the story of Josiah Mayo and his family, offer insight into 19th-century life, and help guests of all ages connect with the town’s rich heritage.
Volunteer shifts are two hours long, from May through December.
No prior experience is needed—training is provided. All you need is an enthusiasm for history and a passion for sharing Chatham’s story.Get involved and make a difference by volunteering at special events like fundraisers, environmental fairs, and farmers markets, or taking part in community celebrations like Earth Week, Oktoberfest, and the Christmas Stroll. Your time and energy help create memorable experiences for everyone.
Have a background in wildlife or plant monitoring? Help CCF monitor flora and fauna on our properties. We will fit the project to your specific background so that it aligns with your interest and experience. Some monitoring project examples include bird inventorying and wildlife camera surveying. Volunteers in this rle are expected to be self-directed. Time commitment can be based on your schedule.
Volunteer Inquiry Form
Are you interested in volunteering at CCF? Fill out the form below and we will get back to you!
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Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at CCF? There's a place for you on our team!
Photograph by Lauren Young
