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Thank you for volunteering with our programs and events! This document is updated regularly. If you see something you would like to volunteer with, please email Kayla at infoAOEC@gmail.com.
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www.adaptiveoutdooreducationcenter.org/getinvolved
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DATE PROGRAM / EVENT LOCATIONVOLUNTEER ROLE
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Year-Round!Enchanted Forest Project AOEC Brunswick, ME We are excited to continue work on the Enchanted Forest Project! We have a lot of projects in the woods, from clearing brush to improving trails to building boardwalks and other creative elements. Please contact us if you are interested in getting your hands dirty this summer with some trail work!
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Year-Round!Horizons Climbing ProgramEVO in Portland and Maine Bound in OronoWe are looking for volunteers to belay climbers during our climbing sessions! Volunteers must get belay certified at the gym they plan to help out at. If you do not know how to belay but are interested in learning we can set up a time for you to take the Intro to Climbing course free of charge! Upcoming climbing dates found here!
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Year-Round!Horizons Music with 317 Main St. AOEC Brunswick, ME This music program is open to participants of all abilities and aims to provide an engaging music-making experience where musicians are free to express themselves creatively. Sessions take place on Fridays!
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December 6 - 8, 2024 Horizons Ski Program - On Mountain Training AOEC Carrabassett Valley, ME We ask that all Horizons Ski Volunteers join us for a weekend of on snow training at Sugarloaf Mountain! This will equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge to best prepare them for the winter season ahead. We will cover disability awareness and etiquette, provide training on tethering, ski basics, working with individuals with autism, and a clinic of guiding individuals who are blind or visually impaired. *Lodging, meals, and lift tickets provided.
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December - AprilHorizons Ski Program Sugarloaf Mountain, Hermon Mountain, Camden Snow Bowl, Big Rock, Black Mountain, and Saddleback MountainVolunteer will help skiers of all abilities progress their skills on the slopes! Our program structure varies at each mountain. Please inquire to learn more! *Lodging provided at our Sugarloaf program!
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July 2025Wheel Together Retreat AOEC Carrabassett Valley, ME Join us for a retreat weekend in Carrabassett Valley! The Wheel Together Retreat is geared towards individuals living with spinal cord injuries. Volunteers will help with weekend activities such as work out classes, outdoor recreation, workshops and more! *Lodging and meals provided.
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July + August 2025Horizons Summer Camp AOEC Brunswick, ME Join us for an action-packed week at the AOEC Brunswick Campus! The Horizons Summer Camp is geared toward school-aged youth with autism. Each camper is paired up 1:1 with a volunteer that is with them all week. Activities include nature education, sensory play, recreation, crafts, and more!

*Volunteer stipend provided!
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June - AugustHorizons WaterskiingPetersen Waterskiing, KingfieldJoin us for some fun waterskiing this summer! This includes providing waterskiing support and paddling support. *Lodging and meals provided for overnight camps!Waterski Program dates found here!
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June - AugustHorizons Golf Maine Golf Freeport The program will meet every Tuesday (10am - 11:30am) at Maine Freeport Golf from June 25th to July 30th.
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June - September (Mondays and Thursdays)Horizons Sailing Program SailMaine in PortlandWe are looking for passionate skippers and first mates to volunteer with this program! The program runs Mondays from 1pm - 4pm and 4pm - 7pm and every other Thursday from 1pm - 4pm. Please click here to complete the volunteer application through SailMaine!
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July - Octobber (Wednesdays and Saturdays)Horizons Sailing - Amped Sailing Phippsburg, ME Join crew Ruy and Alex aboard a traditional Maine sailing vessel to sail along Maine’s Midcoast! The Amped Sailing program was created to help the limb loss/limb difference community get outside and make fun memories! This program takes place Wednesday and Saturdays.
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September 2025Horizons Water Sports Camp Camp CaPella, Dedham, ME Join us at Camp CaPella this September for our annual Horizons Water Sports Camp! Volunteer roles include helping at paddling stations and waterfront activities.

Volunteers are welcome to help out for either day of camp or both days! Camping space provided!
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