In both Spring and Fall, lucky volunteers gather at the Woodlands for a weekend getaway of great fun and the satisfaction of helping out with a few projects. Volunteers stay in Camp One’s cozy cabins— complete with fireplace— and receive meals as part of the package. It’s a bargain for a weekend at the Woodlands, and all proceeds go to camp improvements.

As a volunteer, you would arrive Friday evening to hot supper (available 6–10pm) and a cheery fire in our historic dining hall, greeting old and new friends alike. The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, everyone divides into groups to tackle projects, supervised by Woodlands staff. By about 4 pm, work is complete and is followed by a big dinner. This meal is usually followed by music and camaraderie, so bring your instruments, dancing shoes, or just clap along. After Sunday’s leisurely breakfast, you’re free to enjoy the magnificent area.

Whether it’s erecting tents on platforms, setting signage posts, building stairways or planting ferns and shrubs to restore our natural beauty, you will experience the joy and satisfaction of working side by side with others and accomplishing a truly amazing amount in what seems like very little time.

Spring Volunteer Weekend is hosted by the Unitarian Church and happens on the first weekend of May. For more information or to reserve your spot for Spring weekend only, see Unitarian Camp site.

The Fall Volunteer Weekend is hosted by MWCA and takes place October 19–21, 2007. It’s invaluable to the Woodlands’ preservation and is a whole lot of fun for only $50 (includes 5 meals). Once again, we’re fortunate that Harold LeBlanc and his Culinary Arts Class will be our cooks. To reserve your spot (for Fall weekend only), fill out the form below: