VOLUNTEER

Charles River Watershed Association has a variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Most volunteer events take place in spring and summer, and more information is below. All volunteers receive a discount at CRWA events, and a subscription to CRWA's newsletter, the Streamer.

If you would like additional information about the projects below or other opportunities, please contact Julie Wood or Eivy Monroy. Click here for contact information. In addition, we have a volunteer email list, which is mailed to on an as-needed basis whenever we have upcoming volunteer projects. If you would like to be added to the list, please use the form at right or contact Eivy Monroy.

Remove Invasive Water Chestnuts from the Charles

CRWA and Charles River Canoe and Kayak are partnering to help rid the river of water chestnuts each summer in July. We will be working based out of the Charles River Canoe and Kayak boathouse on Commonwealth Ave in Newton. Click here for more information about the project.

Annual Earth Day 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 - the 2010 event will take place on Saturday, April 24. If you have a work, school, church, or neighborhood group that would like to participate in the cleanup, contact CRWA.  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 Meg at Classic Communication for more information at 508-698-6810 or click here for contact information.

Storm Drain Stenciling

Stenciling a storm drain consists of spray painting a message next to a street drain reminding people "Don't Dump — Drains to the Charles River." This is an ideal project for school groups, scouts, environmental clubs, stream teams and others. CRWA provides reusable stencils and directions for organizing a stenciling project, as well as advice, support, and connections to municipal officials. Click here for more information.

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. 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.

Click here to view current site vacancies; you can ask to be put on the waiting list for a site that is already filled. Interested individuals should contact Eivy Monroy. Click here for contact information.

Environmental Science Internships