Volunteer
Why Volunteer?
There are many ways to support the work of the Peconic Land Trust. One way is to join us as a volunteer.
Whether it’s sharing your expertise as a Connections program leader, weeding and watering planting beds at Bridge Gardens, clearing trails, helping create our successful fundraising events, or attending work days at the Agricultural Center -- we rely on our volunteers in so many ways!
A friend recommended Bridge Gardens as a place that attracts the kind and gentle souls who love the beauty of the area. That recommendation clinched it! This turned out to be true in my experience volunteering with Bridge Gardens.
Susan Barbieri
Opportunities
We offer many interesting and exciting ways to contribute in the field as well as in the office!
Connections Events: Share your expertise as a program leader, or greet and check in guests, then stick around to enjoy the program.
Stewardship: Our stewardship needs are diverse -- from planting beach grass, helping remove invasive plants and installing natives in their place. repairing fence lines, cleaning up trails and preserves, to being the Trust's eyes and ears in the field.
I love the camaraderie and interaction with the community gardeners.
Frank Arnold
Fundraising/Office support: The Trust is always reaching out to supporters and prospects. Come work with us either in Southampton or Cutchogue and help with mailings, research and other tasks that really make a difference.
Committees: The Trust has a number of Board-led committees that assist us in our operations, including Outreach, Public Policy, Stewardship, Philanthropy, and more. If you have expertise that you would like to share, we'd love to hear from you.
Bridge Gardens: Weeding, deadheading plants, greeting, and checking in guests at horticulture workshops and more.
We look forward to working with you to conserve Long Island's Working Farms, Natural Lands and Heritage!
How to Apply
Interested in getting involved? Please email us at Info@PeconicLandTrust.org. You'll also need to download, fill out, and return the Adult and Youth Release Form. Minors are welcome as volunteers, with parental approval, and our youngest helpers will need to be accompanied by an adult. Also, available for download is our Volunteer Handbook. For more information, contact Kathy Kennedy. We look forward to working with you!
Staff
Kathleen Kennedy
Senior Manager of Outreach
kkennedy@peconiclandtrust.org