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There are always plenty of projects to do at Green Lake!
Participation comes from church groups, youth groups, secular groups, family groups and also from skilled individuals who bring special gifts which provide professional assistance in key areas. We always need people whose skills include carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, gardening, auto maintenance and appliance repair. We need jacks-and-jills-of-all-trades, too, and plenty of helpers! The group has a regular work day of 7-8 hours with short breaks and time for lunch. 

Provisions include free housing, sometimes with cooking facilities, or meals can be purchased in our dining room at a greatly reduced rate. We can host groups of up to a maximum of 50 workers, depending on the season. Youth groups must bring working mentors with them, approximately one adult for every four teenagers.

An afternoon off is provided for groups that come for a week or more and work Monday-Friday. Work groups receive staff discounts at Worldwide Gifts, Troster Art Studios and the Country Store (when open). Work group participants who work 40 hours per week can enjoy a free round of golf during the time they are here for their work group experience (after 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday only).

Preserve the Lawson Legacy
Many of our Lawson-era buildings (1890-1916) have value for their nostalgia, history, visual appearance and potential for program use. Some have deteriorated due to limited maintenance and available resources. The most prevalent damage is the result of failed roofs, which has led to water damage within the buildings. Stabilization against future damage is possible; material cost for remediation is minor. The main element required to correct these problems is volunteer labor and technical coordination. A great deal of skill is not required to help make a huge impact. A small group of volunteers have repaired some of the boathouse roof tiles and stabilized the flat section of the roof. The boathouse project was designed and led by architect Robert Staricka of Minneapolis, MN.

Protect the Environment
We frequently partner with the local Green Lake Conservancy whose mission includes ‘Preserving Special Places.’ One of their initiatives is the removal of an invasive shrub (buckthorn) from our woods. Buckthorn quickly grows to tree height and shades the forest floor, preventing other desirable plants and trees from taking root. We work on buckthorn removal in the fall months.

Sustain the American Baptist History
Many people enjoy donating time and talent to restore vital pieces of our history like Chapel Car Grace, Spurgeon Chapel, Hopevale Memorial, No Hurry boat and Log House.
If you want to share your skills, preserve the Lawson legacy, sustain the American Baptist history or protect our environment, contact:

Mike Mastaw, Senior Director of Operations 
MikeM@glcc.org or (920) 294-7345

We look forward to partnering with you!