VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Mystic River Watershed Association. For the first 27 years of its existence, all programs were volunteer-run! Today, we have a staff of 6, but we still cannot accomplish what needs to be done without the dedication and commitment of many volunteers.
We need people to help out with any of the following kinds of projects:
HERRING MONITORS
- Starting in April 2012, MyRWA volunteers will monitor river herring at the newly renovated Mystic Lakes Dam in Arlington. We need volunteer fish monitors to count herring and support our data collection so that we can estimate run size. No previous experience required - training provided! Learn more about the Herring Monitoring Program and become a fish monitor today!
WATER QUALITY MONITORS
- Monitor the Mystic River and it's tributaries one day a month. The next Citizen Science Training Workshop schedule is here.
IT SUPPORT
- Help troubleshoot and/or train staff as needed (intermittent)
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
- Publicize and help staff tables for Outreach Events
- Data entry/other office support
- Periodic review of technical documents (e.g. Environmental Impact Reports)
- Help with a mailing
Staffing a Table at the Chelsea River Revel, June 2009
FIELD WORK
- River and lake clean-ups
- Water quality monitoring (training provided)
- Help organize/lead a nature walk or canoe trip
ART
- Create educational brochures & other materials
- Create a display for festivals
- Photograph watershed sites for documentation
- Create and edit video content for our website and outreach purposes
OUTREACH & EDUCATION
- Assist with educational events for local youth
- Help staff an information table at neighborhood festivals
- Assist with planning events, including the our annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
- Become a Superfan! With a minimal commitment, you can help publicize MyRWA events in YOUR community.
- Create additional brochures, flyers, and other handouts to be used for educational and outreach purposes.
LAB WORK
- Assist in MyRWA's microbiology lab
Mystic River Cleanup, Oct. 2009 - Process dissolved oxygen samples
- Assist with cyanobacteria sample processing
ADVOCACY & AWARENESS
- Contact elected officials or local watershed groups
- Serve on a committee
- Assist at the Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, other festivals, or Town Days
Contact Us Today! Click Here to volunteer and find out more.