Volunteer Info
Want to get your hands dirty and get in on the action? See how you can help the Sargent Family Community Fund through volunteer opportunities.
Labor
If you have the desire to roll up your sleeves and help, please reach out to us via email with your availability and expertise. Examples would be painting, cleaning, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, masonry, and so on. Please let us know if you have any special equipment that you could include for the day.
Materials + Supplies
The projects most always involve renovations and needed materials are lumber, sheetrock, paint, landscaping supplies, cleaning supplies, electrical and plumbing items, and so on. Please reach out with your available items or your desire to donate needed items and we will be sure to try to incorporate them into our next projects and work with you otherwise.
Just One Day (J1D)
What is Just One Day?
One of our biggest events throughout the year is our Just One Day event. Each year, we select one or more homes in the towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc and the Plantations of Dallas, Sandy River, Rangeley, and Coplin, to have needed renovations done at no cost to the homeowner.
On the third Wednesday of July, artisans, businesses, and others across the area volunteer one day of their time to assist with the renovations being done to the selected properties. This volunteer event is known as Just One Day (J1D).
Each year approximately 75 people donate up to 8 hours of their time laboring over various aspects of the projects. This includes things like:
Beyond the One Day
While this event only lasts one day, the projects we’re involved in can last months or years. Throughout the rest of the year, people are paid for their labor and materials through this community fund and other business contributions.
In 2024 alone, the Sargent Family Community Fund took part in five renovation projects for people in need. We could not do this without the amazing support and contributions from people in our community.
In addition to the Just One Day event, the SFCF also
- Has been a co-sponsor the fireworks display for the 4th of July celebration,
- Provides oil assistance to people throughout the served communities
- Provides fruits and vegetables at the High School (RSU 78)
- Rental of large TV screens to benefit the High School graduates and attendees during graduation ceremonies
- Sponsors and provides land for local community gardens
- Has given financial support for the development and building of the new Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund Daycare Center (project begins in 2024)
To learn more about the projects we’ve been a part of or to find out how you can get involved, please check out the links below.
Ways to Donate
We accept donations to the community fund throughout the year using these options.
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Contact Us
Want to learn more about the Sargent Family Community Fund or find ways to get involved? Send us a message, we’ll be happy to talk with you!
You can also get in touch via mail:
PO Box 902
c/o Chris Farmer, Esquire
Rangeley, ME 04970