Potomac Conservancy

Volunteer

There are many ways in which you can lend your support to the Potomac Conservancy. Let us know how and where you can put your special skills or experience to use. If you don't see anything listed below, let us know and we can discuss other opportunities.

Volunteering with the Conservancy could fulfill your high school community service requirements. Please call our office today to find out more.

To volunteer your time and expertise, please contact our Office Coordinator, info@potomac.org; 301.608.1188, x201.

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Current Opportunities:

Hands-on Outdoor Activities
We need volunteers who like to be outdoors and don't mind committing some energy and muscle toward protecting the Potomac River. Our outdoor volunteer events are often perfect for families, and are always a great way to meet other river lovers. We need volunteers of all ages to help withtrash cleanups, tree plantings and invasive plant removal.Contact: Office Coordinator, info@potomac.org.

River Center Docents
Do you want to do more than just visit the River Center? Do you have an interest in local history? This summer, Potomac Conservancy seeks volunteer docents at the River Center at Lockhouse 8. Docents are representatives for the Conservancy on weekends from May through October at the River Center, and share their knowledge about the C&O Canal and the Potomac River with visitors. Potomac Conservancy will be happy to work with college students to receive internship or other class credit for volunteering. Expected commitment is one weekend a month. Docents must be at least 18 years old. Click here for a detailed description.

A docent meeting will be held on Sunday, April 19. 2009. New docents will be trained from 2:30 to 3:30 pm; all current and past docents are invited to attend from 3:30 to 4 pm for a meet-and-greet. Come and enjoy refreshments, see new and old friends, and enjoy an afternoon on the towpath.

For more information about being a docent or events at the River Center at Lockhouse 8, visit www.potomac.org or contact Bridget Chapin, River Center Coordinator, at chapin@potomac.org or 301.608.1188, 204.

Photographers and Videographers
Volunteer your skills to help the Potomac Conservancy tell its story! The Conservancy is seeking experienced or advanced amateur photographers and videographers to help document our hands-on community projects, ranging from tree plantings to river cleanups to bird hikes. Individuals experienced with video editing also needed. Photos and videos will be used for outreach and educational purposes. Contact: Anne Sundermann, Communications Manager, sundermann@potomac.org.

Administrative Volunteers
Help the Conservancy run smoothly behind the scenes. We need volunteers to assist with data entry, mailing preparation, filing, and other general administrative duties at our Silver Spring office. The best part? The chance to meet other river lovers, whether other volunteers or Potomac Conservancy staff! A minimum eight-hour commitment per month is required. We are a short walk from the Silver Spring Metro (red line). E-mail us today and learn more about this opportunity. Contact: Office Coordinator, info@potomac.org.

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