VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Mystic River Cleanup, Oct. 2009Volunteers 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 5, but we still cannot accomplish what needs to be done without the dedication and commitment of many volunteers.
WATERSHED CLEAN-UPS
- River clean-ups are fun and rewarding! River and lake clean-ups are listed here.
HERRING MONITORS
- Spring opportunites available in 2013. Trained volunteers count river herring at the Upper Mystic Lake Dam in Medford to support data collection so that we can estimate run size. Learn more about the Herring Monitoring Program and become a fish monitor today!
WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Staffing a Table at the Chelsea River Revel, June 2009
- Monitor the Mystic River and it's tributaries one day a month. Training and all supplies are provided. The next Citizen Science Training Workshop schedule is here.
- Assist in MyRWA's microbiology lab
- Process dissolved oxygen samples
- Assist with cyanobacteria sample processing
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
- Data entry/other office support
- Periodic review of technical documents (e.g. Environmental Impact Reports)
- Help with a mailing
- IT support issues and train staff as needed (intermittent)
OUTREACH & EDUCATION
- 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.
- Help organize/lead a nature walk or canoe trip
ADVOCACY
- Contact elected officials or local watershed groups
- Serve on a committee
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
Contact Us Today! Click Here to volunteer and find out more.