Volunteers have always been HooRWA’s backbone, whether dragging trash out of the river or providing highly specialized expertise. They include paddling enthusiasts, business owners, event organizers, teachers, artists, ecologists, parents, environmental scientists, planners, students, and –mostly!– people who just like taking care of our rivers and streams. Whether you are most comfortable in a boat,…
Volunteers help in addressing the community issues of education, health, environmental and human service needs. The RSVP Volunteer Program in Berkshire County provides recruitment, training and placement of persons 55 years of age and over as volunteers. The program enables volunteers to use their time and lifetime experience to meet new people, help others, be…
We need help in the following areas; Events Committee, Be a mentor, Lend a hand at one of our fundraisers, Provide Clerical Assistance Research grant opportunities, Sponsor and conduct fundraising events, Provide dental, vision, and medical care, Prayer Warriors / Prayer Team Provide household supplies for safe houses and outreach programs, Landscaping / yard work…
Help each individual find their own successful path.
Help each individual find their own successful path. All volunteers will complete an online training and background check.
Serve on the Jail Ministry, Prison Ministry and Outreach Ministry Teams
These presentations encourage a hands-on experience with the contents of each “History In A Box” and encourage interaction with the contents of the boxes, making a connection with the Veterans of those time periods.
Be a tour guide of exploration! Greet guests, operate the check-in counter and cash register, engage visitors and help them explore the exhibits we have. Animal care and handling are really helpful tasks in the center too.
Long-Term Volunteers are committing to a minimum of 3 hours per week and planning to volunteer for a period longer than 3 months. Since these positions often require in-depth training and/or professional certifications, attending orientation is required. Teens ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own.
Phoenix volunteers can serve as event supporters. Supporters serve in a variety of capacities, such as helping with event set-up and breakdown, welcoming and registering event attendees, promoting events throughout the community, and helping to bring the Phoenix to new communities.