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VOLUNTEER WITH UGWA
For more information or to sign up, please call (304)250-7053 or email info@ugwawv.org
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Volunteer Water Quality Monitors:
1) Short Term Monitoring Program
Number of Volunteers needed- many
Time Commitment- Approximately 3- 5 hours, monthly (UGWA is currently seeking
volunteers for its two new monitoring programs.
Training Provided- State certification training is provided for volunteers (4-6 hours)
Responsibilities- Work in teams of 2 or 3 using specialized monitoring equipment to
measure and record observations on biological, chemical, and physical stream
conditions. Collect water samples for lab analysis. Record visual observation of
stream conditions. Volunteers should be dressed appropriately for the weather and
wear sturdy shoes. Moderate physical exertion is required.
Rewards- Volunteers will learn about stream health. Volunteers will have the
satisfaction of knowing they are providing data vital to the development of stream
cleanup projects. Volunteers will have fun and meet new people. Volunteers will
explore their watershed and enjoy the outdoors. Volunteers will have the satisfaction
of knowing they are helping the community.
2) Long Term Monitoring Program
Number of Volunteers needed- many
Time Commitment- Approximately 5 hours 4 times per year (i.e. one Sunday
afternoon in the spring, summer, winter and fall).
Training Provided-State certification training is provided for volunteers (4-6 hours)
Responsibilities- Work in teams of 2 or 3 using specialized monitoring equipment to
measure and record observations on biological, chemical, and physical stream
conditions. Collect water samples for lab analysis. Record visual observation of
stream conditions. Volunteers should be dressed appropriately for the weather and
wear sturdy shoes. Moderate physical exertion is required.
Rewards- Volunteers will learn about stream health. Volunteers will have the
satisfaction of knowing they are providing data vital to the development of stream
cleanup projects. Volunteers will have fun and meet new people. Volunteers will
explore their watershed and enjoy the outdoors. Volunteers will have the satisfaction
of knowing they are helping the community.
Make it Shine - Stream Clean Up Help:
Number of Volunteers Needed-- Many. All watershed residents are encouraged to
participate in the stream cleanup.
Time Commitment- The cleanup is a one-day event that lasts approximately 5 hours.
Location- On the banks of the Guyandotte River or one of its major tributaries.
Cleanup location varies from year to year. Volunteers will meet at the MOC and
carpool to the cleanup site.
Volunteer
Responsibilities- Collect and bag trash along the stream bank. Full
bags are carried to a central location and piled for pick-up at a later
date. Volunteers should be dressed appropriately for the weather and
wear sturdy shoes. Moderate physical exertion is required.
Rewards-
Lunch will be provided. Volunteers will participate in a rewarding
activity that demonstrates immediate results. Volunteers will have fun
and enjoy the
company of other community-minded individuals. Volunteers will have the
satisfaction of knowing they are helping the community. This is also a great
opportunity for youth groups or service organizations to log volunteer hours and
participate in a community improvement activity.
Dogwood Festival Assistance:
Number of Volunteers Needed- 3-5
Time Commitment-The Dogwood Festival is an annual two-day event held on a
Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are asked to donate 2-5 hours of their time.
Location- downtown Mullens
Volunteer Responsibilities- Set up the tent, table, and display prior to the start of the
festival. Staff the UGWA booth during the festival. Distribute brochures and other
literature, recruit new UGWA members, solicit responses to a public opinion survey,
and answer questions about UGWA and its various projects.
Rewards- Volunteers will have fun and meet new people. Volunteers will have the
satisfaction of knowing they are helping the community.
Website Manager:
Number of Volunteers Needed-1-2
Time Commitment-5 to 10 hours a month
Location- MOC computer lab, UGWA office, or any computer with internet access
Volunteer Responsibilities-Maintain the UGWA website and update as needed.
Volunteer may also use his/her talents to teach other volunteers or staff the necessary
skills needed to effectively maintain the site.
Rewards-Volunteers will have fun and meet new people. Volunteers will have the
satisfaction of knowing they are helping the community and ensuring the
sustainability of a local non-profit organization. Volunteers will have the satisfaction
of teaching other a valuable new skill.
Guyandotte Celebration Assistance:
Number if Volunteers Needed-Many
Time Commitment- 4-8 Hours
Location-MOC stage and side lot
Volunteer responsibilities--- Help set up for the festival. During the festival working
the concession stand, running the cotton candy machine, assisting with Jupiter Jump,
or helping the bands as needed. After the festival helping with cleanup.
Anything-That-Floats Race
Number of Volunteers needed- 3-5
Time Commitment- 3-5 Hours
Locations- Along the Guyandotte River between the start and finish of the race.
Volunteer responsibilities- set at your given location and be a check point for the
racers. Hand out beverages to the racers as they pass.
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