Volunteer at Hale
Our founder, Robert Sever Hale, deeply appreciated the great outdoors, and he advocated wise recreation in good company. His vision for our organization, however, was grander than that: he sought to develop intelligent, capable, and responsible citizens. Nearly a century later, volunteers continue to embody Mr. Hale’s vision and carry our organization forward.
Hale’s volunteers steward our land, advance our mission, and sustain our community. They’re neighbors. They’re students. They’re scouts. They’re socially responsible business leaders. They’re us. They’re you!
So, how will you lend a hand? Whether you’d like to build a split-rail fence to protect Hale’s campers, remove invasive species from our extensive trail network, or paint a pavilion to support our programs, there’s a project that stands to benefit from your time, talent, and energy. Share your interest or expertise with us, and we’ll let you know how you can positively impact Hale.
Click here to tell us how you can help.
Planning a Service Event at Hale
If you’re looking for an exciting and meaningful alternative to your organization’s typical retreat, consider planning a service event at Hale. We encourage organizations to pair a morning of volunteer work with an afternoon of professional teambuilding among our acres of adventure:
- Service Journeys – Service Journeys are single, one-day service events. Organizations bring employees or members to Hale for a half day of volunteer activities and a half day of either (a) teambuilding facilitated by Hale’s facilitators or (b) programming coordinated by your organization, such as barbeques, games, hikes, and more. Alternatively, groups may consider half-day facility rentals for meetings or workshops.
- Service Quests – Organizations that commit to three annual Service Journeys lock in reduced rates and complete what we call a Service Quest. Service Quests give organizations an opportunity to establish traditions, revisit and build on core values, and help employees or members sustain their work at Hale.
Click here to coordinate a service event.
Did you know?
In the early 1900s, Hale’s Rover Scouts completed Quests of Service that were modeled on those of King Arthur and his knights. Scouts were even advised to form groups called “Round Tables,” each of which focused on a specific service project. Activities ranged from caring for the Green Mountain Trail, to welcoming foreign scouts, to looking after bird houses and feeding stations at Scoutland. Known as “Questing,” service projects were to include regular activities and become part of everyday life.
Present-Day Service Journeys
The Hale Service Society
Anyone who volunteers their time, talent, and energy for the betterment of Hale is eligible for membership in the Hale Service Society. This perennial community continues a longstanding tradition of service at Hale. Click here to learn more about the Hale Service Society’s membership types, benefits, and more.