Volunteer Center

March

Spring Cleaning at Presquile
Monday, March 29, 2010, 9am - 11am
Pitch in to help JRA education staff clean up the house and clear trails in preparation for spring education programs on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. Contact Heather at (804) 788-8811 ext. 205 or email at hmurdoch@jrava.org

April

Volunteer Training: Outreach & Class Programs
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Do you love public speaking, teaching and engaging conversations? This session will train new volunteers how to become dynamic and accurate JRA representatives while delivering our in-class school programs or staffing our booth at public events. Volunteers will learn about JRA's background, our class programs and presentation tips. This training is ideal for those interested in consistent, long-term volunteering for JRA. Ages 18 and up. Food and drink provided. Free. Call Heather to register. (804) 788-8811 x 205.

Saturday, April 10 – West Broad Street Trash Clean-up
Roadside and Horsepen Branch trash clean-up at the intersection of W. Broad and Falmouth.  Meet behind Advance Auto.  Wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.  Gloves and bags will be provided.  Sponsor: James River Association.  Contact Michelle 788-8811 ext 204, email volunteer@jrava.org, www.jamesriverassociation.org

Volunteer Training: Media Contribution
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Are you constantly behind the camera? This session will train new volunteers how to become photography and video contributors for JRA. Find out why we need you, what we are looking for and how we will use your images. Volunteers will learn about JRA's background, hear tips from media professionals and go on a photography excursion along the canal walk (so bring your gear!). This training is ideal for those with previous photography and/or video skills and who have their own equipment. Ages 18 and up. Food and drink provided. Free. Call Heather to register. (804) 788-8811 x 205.

June

JRA's Annual Westover Lawn Party: Children's Tent Volunteers
Saturday, June 5th, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Are you great with kids? Westover, our biggest and most popular fundraising event of the year, features a Children's Tent area that needs your help! Volunteers are needed to assist with activities such as registration, leading relay games, supervising craft tables, face painting and more. Located at the historic Westover Plantation in Charles City County. Ages 16 and up. Admission is free, and dinner and snacks are provided. Call Heather to register at (804) 788 8811 x 205.

August

Volunteer Training: Watershed Restoration & Maintenance
Saturday, August 28, 2010, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Are you all about taking action? This session will train new volunteers how to lead watershed restoration and maintenance projects for JRA. Learn about rain gardens, trash pick-ups, buffer plantings, project management and more. Conducted on several sites, volunteers will learn about JRA's background, hear tips from restoration professionals and see a variety of project examples. We will work on at least one site, so please dress appropriately. This training is ideal for those interested in long-term volunteering with JRA. Ages 18 and up. Food and drink provided. Free. Call Heather to register. (804) 788-8811 x 205.

September

Volunteer Training: Education Field Program Assistants
Thursday, September 2, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Do you love being on the river? This session will train new volunteers how to help lead JRA's educational canoe day-trips. Conducted on the water, this training will prepare volunteers for what to expect, discuss content covered during the trip and how to help student paddlers. This training is ideal for those with previous paddling skills and who want to volunteer for more than two similar JRA events per year. Ages 18 and up. Canoes, life jackets, paddles, food and drink provided. Free. Call Heather to register. (804) 788-8811 x 205.