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Volunteer OpportunitiesField Trip & Program LeadersIndividuals interested in leading field trip in a public park, on your property or along the river should contact Friends at 796-1703 or e-mail to riverfronts@earthlink.net. Friends plans canoe trips, bird walks and hikes, bike tours and van tours to help members and the community gain familiarity and make a connection with the Appomattox and James Rivers. Volunteers and members are needed to lead and assist with these programs. Time Commitment: Varies depending on program or trip. Volunteer Water MonitoringThe Friends volunteer monitors use the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay chemical and bacterial monitoring methods at 7 sites in Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights. Monitors visit their site weekly and analyze the water quality. There are currently 18 volunteers in this program. The Alliance for the Chesapeake will provide a training session for all volunteers. Time commitment: approximately an hour each week in addition to a yearly refresher course. Friends also works closely with the Chesterfield Office of Water Quality. Visit them for more informaiton on other citizen water monitoring activities. Citizen Water MonitoringThe Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront citizen water quality monitors test the water at 6 sites. These volunteer monitors perform a series of tests on a weekly basis. Their commitment at this level enables Chesterfield County to have a data at these sites related to water clarity, temperature, dissolved oxygen and pH. Download the FOCUS on Water Quality - Citizen Water Quality Monitors brochure PDF River CleanupsAssist with organizing a river cleanup. Volunteers and members are needed to work on organizational committees as well as attend cleanup events. Boaters and canoeists needed at various sites.
Event VolunteersVolunteers are needed to work the Friends booth at various events. Free admission to the events is offered to volunteers who agree to work at least one hour. Event volunteers will be asked to distribute information about Friends. Orientation will be offered to all volunteers prior to a scheduled event. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per event. Examples of events include "The Parade of Lights" and "Henricus Publick Days." Volunteer SpeakersIndividuals willing and interested in receiving speaker training to conduct speaking engagements for Friends are encouraged to contact Friends at 796-1703 or by e-mail at riverfronts@earthlink.net. Periodic speaker training to brief volunteer speakers about the Friends of Chesterfield’s Riverfront goals, objectives and projects will be planned. Time Commitment: Volunteer speakers who receive training are asked to speak on behalf of Friends three times during their first volunteer year. Publicity & MarketingVolunteers are needed to assist with the design and development of Friend's flyers, newsletters and Web site. Time commitment varies upon task. Tasks include:
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