The Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) has grown in the past few years, and so has its need for volunteers. Right now we are looking to fill the following assignments:


If you are interested in volunteering for any of the activities below, please fill out our volunteer interest form. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteer Opportunities

Zoning for Water Quality Representatives

Build long-term relationships with local townships to ensure LLLA provides guidance on zoning to protect our water quality

Needed: Individuals that live in Suttons Bay, Bingham, and SolonTownships (1-2 individuals per township)

When: ~4 hours per month, year-round for meetings, some additional time for document review/education

Responsibilities:

  1. Attend Planning Commission meetings
  2. Attend LLLA subcommittee meetings
  3. Become versed on water-related zoning topics

Skill sets preferred:

  1. Good communicator
  2. Commitment to building long term relationships
  3. Interest in participating in local government
  4. Willingness to learn subject matter
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Shoreline Ambassadors

Consulting with property owners on Lake Leelanau to identify changes in land use practices that can help protect the lake

Needed: Unlimited volunteers

When: Consultations primarily in the spring, summer, fall. Subcommittee meetings, year-round

Responsibilities:

  1. Complete Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Shoreline Ambassador training (~10-15 hours)
  2. Attend monthly or bimonthly Shoreline Stewards Subcommittee meetings
  3. Availability for 5 shoreline consultations (~1 hour each)

Skill sets preferred:

  1. Interest in landscaping and land-use practices to protect water quality
  2. Communication skills to relay technical concepts to non-technical people
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