Community Resources

We learn in community. These local organizations provide opportunities for immersion and participation; apprenticeships, internships, part-time work, classes, workshops, scientific research, activism, entrepreneurship, vocational training, arts, community service, and more.

The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition - Natural literacy education, conservation, citizen science, trail building in the Belfast Bay Watershed.

Torchlight Media - Youth focused media lab empowering local youth as storytellers, media creators and culture makers.

The Game Loft - Fostering positive youth development through non-electronic games.

Belfast Free Library - Our own world class public library, a stone’s throw from the Dory Learning Center, with a wealth of print and digital resources, teen room, meeting space, gallery and more.

Maine Youth Power - A coalition of rural and suburban youth organizing various local campaigns. Skill building in media literacy, solidarity and legislative activism.

Waldo County Technical Center - Technical training in carpentry, electrical, welding, auto mechanics, small engines, graphic design, CNA certification, computers, culinary, and more.

Belfast Area High School - All academic classes, clubs and sports teams are available to Dory students who live in RSU 71 and meet state vaccination requirements.

WBFY Belfast Community Radio - Local radio featuring eclectic music and local musicians, broadcasting from their studio at Waterfall Arts .

Belfast Dance Studio - Weekly offerings in dance, movement exploration, yoga, martial arts, meditation and more.

Hurricane Island Institute for Science and Leadership - A research facility and education center focused on marine science, sustainability and environmental leadership.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Permanently conserving land in our region. Trail building, natural literacy programs and land stewardship.

The Rockweed Center - A community center in downtown Belfast offering free gathering space with a friendly inclusive atmosphere.

Hawthorne Theater and Arts Collective - A local arts nonprofit formed to preserve and revitalize Belfast’s Colonial Theater.

Maine Farmland Trust - Protecting farmland, supporting farmers and advancing the future of farming in Maine.

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association - One of the largest and oldest organic associations in the U.S. Education, Training and Advocacy.

The Restorative Justice Project - Building a model of Justice that is community-based, repairs harm and creates safety and well-being for all.

Waldo County Bounty - Addressing hunger and transforming local food systems through farm-to-pantry, gleaning and gardening programs.

Belfast Soup Kitchen - Serving free, healthy meals five days a week in a warm, friendly atmosphere, plus community market and daily meal deliveries.

Waldo County Action Partners - Providing services in housing, nutrition, childcare, transportation, energy assistance and more.

Come Boating! - Community boating program rowing traditional Cornish pilot gigs in the Belfast Bay.