Volunteer Form

🌿Get Connected….

You can connect with NRPA through volunteering or becoming a Water Wise Home where small changes create a big impact.

NRPA Volunteer Opportunities

🧒 Environmental Education

• Watershed Education Assistant – Help lead hands-on lessons with students in the Watershed Initiative program.

• Classroom Support Volunteer – Prepare teaching materials and assist educators during school programs.

• Field Trip Guide – Supervise student field experiences at local parks and river sites.

💧 Citizen Science & Water Quality

• Water Quality Monitor – Collect and test river and creek samples for bacteria and dissolved oxygen.

• Data Entry & Lab Support – Enter results and help manage monitoring data for reporting.

• Oyster Restoration Volunteer – Build and deploy oyster reef cages; monitor growth and survival rates.

🌸 Habitat & Stewardship

• Native Plant Garden Caretaker – Maintain gardens at Sleepy Hole Park and other NRPA sites.

• Habitat Restoration Volunteer – Assist with shoreline planting, invasive species removal, and buffer zone projects.

• Seed Collection & Propagation Volunteer – Gather native seeds and help grow plants for restoration sites.

📣 Community Outreach & Events

• Event Ambassador – Represent NRPA at community events, RiverFest, and local fairs.

• Membership & Fundraising Assistant – Help distribute membership materials and engage new supporters.

• Photography & Media Volunteer – Capture photos and videos of NRPA programs and restoration work.

🗂️ Organizational Support

• Office & Administrative Assistant – Help with mailings, filing, and membership communications.

• Grant & Research Assistant – Support research and documentation for grant proposals.

• Board & Committee Volunteer – Serve on a committee for education, advocacy, or fundraising.