Volunteer with Maine Golf
At Maine Golf, our mission is to represent, promote, and serve the best interests of amateur golf across the state. That work would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, whose time and expertise are essential to our success. Opportunities to get involved range from supporting on-site championship events and participating in course rating efforts to serving on committees that help guide the organization alongside our Board of Directors.
Opportunities
Maine Golf welcomes volunteers as young as 14 years old. Apply to Volunteer with Maine Golf.
| Junior Golf Programming Support | Assist and aid in the implementation of the junior golf program. Knowledge of golf etiquette, instruction basics, clinic support and/or playing golf are some of the basics we would be looking for. |
| Rules Officials | Serve as an on-course resource for players and officials by applying the Rules of Golf, resolving questions, and ensuring fair play during competitions. |
| Course Rater | Participate in official course rating and slope evaluations by assisting with measurements, data collection, and on-site assessments at golf courses across Maine. |
| Course Marshal | Help improve pace of play and player experience by tracking tee shots, locating balls, and assisting with on-course visibility during championship events. |
| Online Scoring Assistant | Support tournaments remotely or on site by entering, verifying, and monitoring live scoring data to ensure accuracy and timely updates throughout events. |
| Freeport Golf Center Volunteer | First tee starter, facilities support, driving range, washing range balls, groundskeeping, snack shack, pro shop. |
| Fundraising Committee Member | Support Maine Golf’s development efforts by helping plan fundraising events, solicit in-kind donations, engage donors and sponsors, and grow Annual Fund contributions. |
| Board Member | Dedicated individuals who have a true commitment to the mission of the Maine Golf and desire to see the Maine Golf succeed at all levels and become to go-to organization in the State of Maine. |
Volunteer Recognition Program
THE PROGRAM
For every day volunteered, Maine Golf will award $20 in Maine Golf merchandise. For every meeting attended, Maine Golf will award $10 in Maine Golf merchandise. Volunteers can accumulate Maine Golf dollars and spend as desired. Maine Golf will track them similar to vouchers.
VOLUNTEER DAY
Additionally, Maine Golf will hold a Volunteer Day in the fall at a course selected by the volunteers. A round of golf and a small meal will be provided.
DAVID CHILD VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The award will be a nomination process open to all volunteers. Voting by volunteers will be administered by the Executive Director of Maine Golf. The award will be presented at the Maine Golf Annual Meeting.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE RECOGNITION
In addition to the Maine Golf Volunteer of the Year award, Maine Golf will begin recognizing volunteers who reach milestone service times of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years. Personalized awards to each volunteer completing a milestone service time will be a plaque and pin with your name and the year milestone you have reached.
MAINE GOLF LOGO MERCHANDISE
Maine Golf will maintain some basic merchandise. Volunteers may purchase golf balls, hats, shirts and small outerwear pieces using their MAINE GOLF dollars.