Support Our Work

Like any other not-for-profit educational centre, Wintergreen thrives on the generosity and goodwill of its friends, members, and participants. We invite contributions of materials, volunteer time, and direct donations to support our work. You may make an online donation and a receipt for income tax purposes will be issued to you by email. You can also help by spreading the word about our programs, place, and people.

VOLUNTEERS

At the heart of any charitable organization is the cadre of volunteers that keep the organization energized and viable. Wintergreen is no exception. In our first year, we were overwhelmed by the number of volunteers who helped in the building of our strawbale lodge. Since then, we have enjoyed the pro bono services of volunteers and firms in the following ways:

  • Kitchen staff with experience working in community and commercial kitchens volunteering to cook and serve at workshops.
  • Graphics design by a student intern who contributed many hours of personal time continuing to refine our materials once the internships had ended.
  • Off-grid system maintenance by both student interns and employees who installed our solar-based renewable energy system.
  • Business consulting by a Toronto firm specializing in start-up for small businesses.
  • Press releases through the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation.
  • Marketing strategy consulting and legal advice from a number of highly successful owners of small businesses and consulting firms.

From time to time, we have an opening on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on our Board, please contact us directly. Potential board members should:

  • Be committed to the development of a more sustainable society and have an affinity for the arts in all forms—the fine arts, the performing arts, the outdoor arts, and the domestic arts.
  • Subscribe to the Mission Statement of Wintergreen Studios.
  • Commit to a minimum of three years on the Board, and prepare for and attend all of its meetings (estimated at 3 hours every four months).
  • Spend about 2 hours each month in additional Committee or Working Group. Current opportunities include: Gala Steering Committee, Garden Volunteer, Finance Committee.
  • Meet specific skill and experience gaps as identified by the Board. Current expertise gaps include: business, accounting, fundraising, publicity and marketing.
  • Not represent any other organization or interest that could create a conflict of interest.
  • Participate in an introductory period that includes: an exploratory interview with the Chair or designated Board member, an orientation tour of Wintergreen Studios and grounds, and participation in at least one Wintergreen program (if not involved in one previously).