Volunteer Opportunities
The strength and character of our communities come from the dedication and passion of our amazing residents. Thank you for exploring the volunteer opportunities available—we're excited to come together to help our communities and natural surroundings thrive!
If any of these opportunities speak to you, we’d love to hear from you. And if you have a unique passion or idea that isn’t listed here but could make a positive impact, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to connecting and working together!
Become an Early Detection Volunteer
Starry Stonewort threatens everything we love about our lakes! Become an early detector with comprehensive training, flexible schedule and locations! Fun, Easy and makes a REAL difference!!
Position on the WAPOA Board of Directors
We have several opportunities for leaders on our Board of Directors:
Future President (previous experience on the WAPOA Board required)
Future Vice Present
Volunteer on various committees
Our annual Run for the Walleye event is held on July 4, 2026. We need several volunteers for this event including check in staff, bag stuffers, water station attendants and more!! If you are interested in volunteering at this iconic annual event, reach out!! also, if you are passionate about leadership, we are searching for an individual or group to manage the annual event.
Ten to twenty hours each summer
Description: WAPOA is looking for concerned citizens to join a dedicated group volunteers that invest ten to twenty hours each summer in monitoring, sampling and reporting on the water quality of our lakes, and stream. The sampling process involves an hour or so on the lake, collecting water samples and monitoring water clarity with Secchi disks. Samples are gathered/recorded on the weekend with scheduled sample drop off on the following third Monday of each month in 2026 as follows:
May 18th
June 15th
July 13th
August 17th
September 14th
Volunteering at the National Loon Center Nest
Welcoming guests, selling merchandise, educating/conversing with visitors 3-6 hour shifts (depending on preference)
Thursday-Saturday 10-4 and various weekend events
Description: The NLC is looking for volunteers to help keep the center open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm during the summer! Volunteers will receive training before the first shift on how to use the point of sale system and on loony topics. Shifts typically consist of welcoming guests, educating and conversing with visitors, and occasionally selling merchandise. •
Shoreline Restoration Community Builds
Helping install willow waddle, plant shoreline and buffer zone plants for community members when they have been devastated by shoreline erosion or are trying to save their shoreline from the potential of erosion.
This would be on a case by case basis and we would send you the information when a community build comes available. If you are interested in getting involved, contact us using the "Learn More About Volunteering" button below.
Join a fantastic crew, host special events and support programs that make the Log Village such a beloved treasure. No history experience needed, just the love for sharing our heritage with others!
Contact Linda Benson (763-360-6390) or Linda Andrews (513-807-0392)
Often opportunities come up to make a positive effect on our lakes, nature and forests. If you are interested in participating in different events, share your contact information with us and we will send you a list of events as they arise.
If you have a particular passion and would like to get involved promoting your passion, we are always ready and willing to help that passion grow with volunteer events. Share your ideas!!