Volunteer!!!

You can volunteer as much time as you like, even as little as a couple of hours per month. In our young history, volunteers have helped us collect and report on water quality data of our rivers, assisted with event planning, designed and maintained a website and quarterly newsletter, repaired and operated Riverkeeper boats, and much more! There is no way we'd be here today if it weren't for the hard work of the volunteers. If you're interested in learning more about the West and Rhode Rivers, want experience with an environmental non-profit, or just want to be working alongside dedicated community members then West/Rhode Riverkeeper is the place for you!

Click on the links below for more information for each of our volunteer positions! If you would like to volunteer for any of these positions, check the box next to the position and fill out the form at the end of this page.

If you have any questions about the Volunteer Program, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Myers at
e-mail: or phone 410-533-9002.

Water Quality Monitor: Monitor water quality levels throughout the watershed and bacteria levels at highly used areas such as beaches and marinas.
Publicity Team: Spread the word about the organization through newsletter writing and design, photography, graphic design, and other projects.
Pumpout Boat Operator: Operate the West/Rhode Riverkeeper pumpout boat to ensure proper sewage disposal in the watershed.
Event Planners: Assist paid staff in the planning and implementation of West/Rhode Riverkeeper fundraising, advocacy, and public forum events.
Work Party Crew: Maintain and improve upon West/Rhode Riverkeeper office space and vessels.
Thursday Kayaking: Assist with the free kayaking program on Thursday evenings in August and September.

Outdoor Warriors: Restore shoreline, collect garbage, and plant native trees in public and private lands within the West/Rhode Watershed.
Creek Watcher: Monitor local creeks and notify proper authorities when suspicious or illegal activity, nutrient growth, fish kills, etc. occur. Creek Watchers will also be educated twice a year by environmental professionals for better monitoring.
Office/Clerical Volunteer: Assist Riverkeeper staff with office duties to raise community membership, awareness, and event participation.
Volunteer Riverkeeper: Patrol the West and Rhode Rivers to assess ecological health and, if necessary, document and report suspicious, harmful or illegal activity on the watershed.
Education Team: Plan and implement education program in local schools for greater awareness of West/Rhode watershed awareness.

If you would like to volunteer for any of these positions, check the box(es) next to the position,
fill out this form and press Send.

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