VOLUNTEER

Water Monitoring

Volunteers are needed to take water quality samples on a monthly basis along the Charles River for CRWA's  monthly water quality monitoring program. Sampling generally occurs the third Tuesday of each month at 6am. There are more than 30 sampling locations all along the river, from Milford to Boston. 

Volunteers will be fully trained by a CRWA staff member, and equipment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least twelve months of sampling. Sampling results are sent out to volunteers on a monthly basis, along with a letter explaining the results. Volunteers receive a discount at CRWA events and a subscription to CRWA's newsletter, the Streamer.

Click here to view current site vacancies. Individuals can also ask to be put on the waiting list for a site that is already filled. Interested individuals should contact CRWA's volunteer coordinator Rebecca Scibek. Click here for contact information.

Web Site Support

Volunteer needed to maintain CRWA's website by uploading new pages and editing existing page, approximately four to eight hours per month. Knowledge of Microsoft programs, specifically FrontPage, helpful. Interested individuals should contact CRWA's volunteer coordinator Rebecca Scibek. Click here for contact information.

Grant Writing and Research (program under development)

CRWA’s important science, advocacy, and urban development work is funded through a variety of grants from private and government sources. We are constantly searching for opportunities to fund current and new projects, and volunteers can help us by working at our office or remotely for 2-10 hours per week. If you are skilled in internet research, and enjoy writing or editing, this opportunity is perfect for you! Contact Rebecca Scibek if you are interested in assisting. Click here for contact information.

Charles River Cleanup

CRWA needs volunteer groups from businesses, universities, high schools, boy and girl scout troops, neighborhood groups, and other civic-minded groups to participate in our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup in April - next year the Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009. If you have a work, school, church, or neighborhood group that would like to participate in the cleanup, contact Rebecca Scibek  Click here for contact information.

Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race

Many hands are needed to help with CRWA's annual canoe and kayak race the last weekend in April.  Pitch in prior to the event or at points along the river on race day. Contact Classic Communication for more information at 508-698-6810 or click here for contact information.

Environmental Science Internships