Assist in preparing invitations, information packets, or other mailers and to participate in the events with activities, such as helping with registration or setting up for the event.
Enjoy being outdoors while measuring the quality of local rivers and creeks in Livingston, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties! Learn how to collect water samples, measure stream flow, and record water chemistry measurements. No prior experience needed. During each sampling trip, volunteers spend two hours in the field on average.
Identifying insects from the water ways can help us figure out what the water quality is within different sections of the Huron River Watershed. Find out what kinds of bugs are in the Huron River. At ID Day we separate bugs into groups that look-alike and then an expert will help you identify them. Once…
These underwater creatures elude most predators by growing during the winter months when most fish are more sluggish. They live only in good quality streams so searching for them tells us about problems in the river and its streams. HRWC does stonefly searches to gauge the health of our streams. When you sign up to…
Plan and/or staff family play events Help with marketing and social media Distribute information Solicit in-kind donations Write letters and grants Help with fundraising Set up computerized systems Help with administrative and clerical support Photograph and catalog toys Help with space design Help with renovations Set up vendors and purchase toys and books Clean toys,…
We need regular help caring for our trail system.
We are constantly improving our Training Center and Operation department and are grateful to those knowledgeable in repair and maintenance, cleaning, electronic software and applications experience, marketing and fundraising, grant writing, etc.
Sometimes we need help getting donated items to and from our Village Closet. The volunteer driver may bring items from the Closet directly to a family, or else meet up with a volunteer who will bring the items the rest of the way.This position requires good communication skills, flexibility, and reliable transportation. Time commitment: about…
At our donation site in Huntington, we always need help sorting and putting away donations, assisting families taking items to their cars, and gathering items for deliveries. Time commitment: as little or as much as you like, whenever the Village Closet is open.
Whether you are an avid or novice bowler, craft beer connoisseur, or simply love to plan a party, we are always looking for great volunteers to help us with our signature events.