Volunteer Opportunities in the Essex National Heritage Area

Volunteers are a key cornerstone of the preservation, protection and enhancement of the unique and important resources of Essex County.  We are hoping to provide information to individuals looking to help out and also serve as a resource for businesses and organizations around Essex County to share their volunteer opportunities. Please email us with news of your volunteer activities!

The North Andover Historical Society
Spring Educational Opportunities.
North Andover.
The North Andover Historical Society is looking for volunteers for their educational programs. Contact Carol Majahad, Executive Director for more information.

Schooner Adventure
Saturdays in the Spring.
Gloucester.
Schooner Adventure is looking for volunteers to help paint the historic schooner on Saturdays throughout the spring. If you are interested, please call 978-281-8079 for the scoop!

The Food Project
April, May and June.
Lynn and Beverly.
The farms are back in action this spring and the Food Project is looking for volunteers to help spread compost, plant, transplant, weed, harvest, and more. For more information visit their website or call 781-259-8621 x26..

Danvers Swamp Walk Build Sessions
2012 dates: May 4-6, May 18-20, Oct 12-14, Oct 19-21
Location: Boardwalk adjacent to rail trail, south of RT97, Danvers.
This winter the Danvers Bi-Peds and volunteers are working the details of the swamp walk 'completion plan' which requires measuring the distance needed to cover in order to finish the project. They will announce time, materials, & funding. Visit the Danvers Bi-Peds website or the Danvers Swamp Walk Facebook Page for more information.