Volunteer with Local Axe

We're looking for people who can collect, split, and provide firewood to families facing heating insecurity. If you have the space and equipment, you can help.

A stack of freshly split firewood in front of evergreen trees

How It Works

Collect wood, process it, and provide it to those who need it.

A chainsaw resting on freshly bucked logs in a field
1

Collect

Source wood from your property or local tree services. We recommend ChipDrop .

A person in overalls resting an axe on a chopping block in front of a woodpile
2

Chop

Cut, split, and stack the wood to season. Do this work on your own schedule.

A pickup truck bed loaded with split firewood
3

Give

View nearby requests and accept the ones you can fulfill.

What You'll Need

Volunteering works best if you have the following:

Space for Wood

A yard or outdoor area where you can stack and store firewood while it seasons.

Equipment

Chainsaw, splitting maul, or log splitter. Whatever you use to process wood.

Time

Accept requests when you're able. No minimum commitment.

A person carrying an armful of split firewood through the woods