WELLS  — The Town of Wells will honor all of its volunteers at our 6th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. 12 at the Johnson Hall Museum on Post Road in Wells. 

This year, for the first time, Wells will be honoring two members of the Wells Volunteer Force as Volunteers of the Year – Dr. Amelia “Amy” Anderson and Ryan Liberty.

Amy Anderson is the Chair of the Wells Public Library Board of Trustees. She started volunteering as a trustee nearly 10 years ago. She became Treasurer in 2009 and was voted Chair in 2011. During her time as Chair, Amy has been a relentless advocate for a renovation and expansion of the library, a dream that became a reality last month when we broke ground on a 3,400-square-foot addition. 

She also served as President of the Wells Public Library Foundation, a foundation she also oversaw the creation of. Since 2013 the Foundation has raised more than $1.2 million dollars to support the library.  As Trustee Chair she oversaw the hiring of two library directors, the creation of a trustee orientation handbook, and the creation of the library’s fiscal policy.  

For her continued dedication to the Wells Public Library, Anderson has been named Wells Volunteer of the Year for 2017. 

Ryan Liberty’s exceptional involvement has played a pivotal role in retaining a “quality of life” in the Town of Wells.  He moved to Wells about six years ago and immediately gravitated to the harbor becuase of his love of the marine environment. As a Rotarian, Ryan created Wells HarborFest which just completed a very successful fifth year. 

He started the “Wells Harbor” Facebook page that receives thousands of hits monthly.  Always looking for new and innovative ways to bring attention to our beautiful Harbor area, he collaborated with Wells High School to begin an Annual Harbor Art Contest and founded the Friends of Wells Harbor. 

For his continued dedication to Wells Harbor and the Town of Wells, Liberty has been named Wells Volunteer of the Year for 2017.

The Wells Volunteer Force has just under 500 volunteers who serve the town is a wide array of capacities.  Many serve on boards and committees like the Planning Board and Personnel Advisory Committee, while others volunteer in programs such as the Piping Plovers and Maine Healthy Beaches. 

Wells Library volunteers do everything from stock book shelves to assisting with children’s programs. 

The town’s Recreation Department volunteers include high school students who assist in coaching and special programs like the Halloween Haunted Hayride and adults who serve on the Recreation Commission and perform coaching duties. 

Wells Station Hosts volunteer assisting riders at the Wells Transportation Center, volunteer firefighters, and election volunteers.  The newest group of volunteers is the Wells Road Rangers who volunteer their time to pick up debris along the sides of our roads. 

Wherever your interests may lie, Wells has a volunteer opportunity waiting for you.

Join the Wells Volunteer Force by coalling 361-8130 or send an email to cadamsky@wellstown.org.