Volunteer & get involved with these Maine organizations

Sustainability

Jun 5

A climate justice rally at the Portland Maine City hall. A crowd of people are holding up signs with slogans like "The climate is changing. Are you?" and "Climate Action Now" and "Protect Mother Earth" — PHOTO: 350 MAINE

Being active in your community, contributing to a cause you believe in and advocating for policy change are empowering ways to help build momentum. Get involved with these Maine organizations to get your voice out there.

Natural Resources Council of Maine

Through NRCM’s Sustainable Maine Program, learn how you can pass policies and start new systems that make the ecofriendly choice the easy choice for your community. nrcm.org/programs/sustainability

Sierra Club Maine

The volunteer-run Maine chapter of the Sierra Club advocates for a cleaner Maine and a cleaner planet. Volunteer, check out events and/or make a financial contribution: sierraclub.org/maine

Maine Audubon

Maine Audubon is always looking for volunteers to help with their loon count and other projects, including caring for the native plants at Gilsland Farm, assisting with educational programs, or staffing their visitor centers. Apply for a regular shift or check their calendars for volunteer days.

350 Maine

350 Maine is a grassroots movement dedicated to fighting for climate justice, which has helped foster other advocacy groups including the statewide coalition Maine Climate Action Now and Maine Youth for Climate Justice, a group for youth and adults under 30.

Friends of Casco Bay

Learn more about how to help keep Casco Bay clean, and volunteer for community beach clean-ups with the Friends of Casco Bay.

Defend Our Health Action

Defend Our Health Action is a grassroots organization that works to prevent harm to Maine families from toxic chemicals in everyday life. Join their campaigns to defend our food, water, products and climate.

Advocate!

Advocate! Call your local and state reps with the issues that concern you.

Senator Collins: (207) 622-8414
Senator King: (207) 622-8292
Check maine.gov for local reps

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Green & Healthy Maine is published by TheSunriseGuide, LLC. This article originally ran in the 2020 SunriseGuide.

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