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Volunteer OpportunitiesRiverLink is an exciting place with an abundant amount of opportunities in which to get involved. If you would like to be involved in the work of restoring our watershed as a place to live, work, and play then come join our team. We rely on the help of volunteers and gratefully appreciate the talent, skills, and interests that our volunteers bring to the table.
2008 dates: May 7, 5:00pm please RSVP to Volunteer Coordinator Download and fill out a Volunteer Application Volunteer Coordinator: (828) 252-8474 ext. 118 volunteer@riverlink.org PositionsThis is RiverLink’s most popular volunteer program. The program enables an individual, school, neighborhood, business, or civic/church/youth group to form a clean stream team in the waterway of their choice. Signage indicating your team’s adoption will be provided after two river cleanups. Time commitment: min. 2 river cleanups a year Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Office Assistants: Provide much-needed help entering data into our system, filing, making phone calls, archiving, scanning, and other activities in the office. Must be computer-proficient (Word, Excel). Time commitment: several hours/ week. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Take visitors on a past, present, and future exploration of the river district. This is a two hour, monthly bus tour that is a great way to learn more about Asheville, the river, and the future plans for the river. Time Commitment: 3 hours/month Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Natural Resources Committee: An advisory board who will be called upon to assist with watershed issues pertaining to different natural resources. RiverLink is recruiting volunteers who have academic/ professional training in the following areas of expertise: Forestry/ botany • Soil/ land use • Biology/ Wildlife • Air quality • Hydrology • Engineering Time commitment: several hours/month, biannual meetings Contact: Education Coordinator Special Events: RiverLink holds annual events where volunteers are the backbone of a successfully run event. Volunteers are needed for: Activities: Fundraising, planning, publicizing, tabling, event logistics
Time Commitment: varies with event Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Watershed Education: Every year RiverLink presents dozens of watershed-based environmental education programs for students in the French Broad River watershed- from Kids in the Creek stream studies to River of Words and Art, these interdisciplinary lessons aim to educate and inspire the next generation of river stewards. Volunteers with backgrounds in education and environmental science are encouraged to participate. All volunteers are required to go through a background check before working with children. Time Commitment: several hours/ month during the school year; possible summer opportunities for River Camps Contact: Education Coordinator Outing guides: Lead and organize day trips in or along the French Broad River. Educate adults and children about the French Broad ecosystem. Lead interpretive hikes/walks/hands-on lessons, such as insect, tree, plant, fish, and bird I.D. Time Commitment: 1-2 outings/ month, 3 hours each Contact: Education Coordinator Muddy Water Watch: Get trained by RiverLink in order to become the eyes and ears of your adopted stream. Monitor the stream and report any changes on the forms provided by RiverLink. Respond to any issues that may arise on your stream and help educate others about water quality. Next training Fall 2008
Time Commitment: 15-30 hours/ year Contact: French Broad Riverkeeper Summer Internships: Please send to the Volunteer Coordinator: Brief cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the position Résumé (be sure to include your school and area of study/ degree) Whether you are interested in academic credit or possible grant funding Availability (daily, as well as when you can start) Time Commitment: 10+ hours/ week Contact: Volunteer Coordinator |
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