Education Opportunities

Slough School Education Assistants
Love kids and learning? Slough School (our main education program for school-aged children) is looking for people who can volunteer on weekdays, generally between 9-12 or 12-3 to help with: field science programs (planting, invasive removal, etc. w/ kids) & student restoration (water chemistry and water bugs). Anyone with the ability to support kids and teachers is welcome.

We are also looking for assistant guides for our Tadpole Tales program. This is a parent/child program for preschool-aged kids involving reading a story and taking a short, thematic walk. If you like young kids, stories, and learning – get in touch.

Slough School Volunteer Paddlers
Guides are needed on week days during the school year to assist with our water-based educational tours. These volunteers will help move and set-up boating equipment, guide canoe-based programs, and act as naturalists on the water. Looking for experienced guides with a passion for nature and children.

Interpretive Walks - Lead Guides and Assistants
We are looking for assistant and potentially lead guides to offer guided nature walks for adults and families across the watershed. Birds, Bats, Plants, & Bugs! Name your expertise, we’re interested.

Stewardship Opportunities

Stewardship Saturdays
Once a month, during the Council’s Stewardship Saturdays, volunteers are invited to make a difference by planting natives, removing invasive weeds, and cleaning up litter. From Force Lake to Osborne Creek, these work parties provide excellent opportunities to explore and support wonderful natural areas in your watershed. Check out our calendar for dates and details.

Group Stewardship Volunteering
Looking for a free, fun, rewarding, and team-building activity for your business, school group, or community organization? We’re able to host stewardship work parties throughout the year. Events usually involve native plantings, invasive weed removal, or the occasional maintenance or building project. Let us know what your interests are, and we’ll see if we can organize a volunteer event that suites your needs.

Adopt-A-River
Do you have a favorite stretch of the Slough that you would like to protect? Have you seen an area of the Slough that needs a lot of love? Individuals and organizations can now adopt a section of the Slough through Oregon’s Adopt-A-River program. Adopting a section is simple and straight-forward. The basic commitment is for 2 years doing at least 2 cleanups per year. Your projects can be as large as you like. The Columbia Slough Watershed Council, in partnership with SOLV, is available to offer event support, supplies, and even a small grant. Contact the Council if you’re interested in taking the plunge.

Outreach Support Opportunities

Columbia Slough Auction Committee
Love tying ribbons? How about fundraising? We need volunteers to help procure and organize donations for the Slough Celebration’s silent auction fundraiser on Feb 10, 2012. Come committed – you’ll be responsible for one of more auction duties, and must be able to attend monthly or bi-monthly Committee meetings in addition to the big event. Click to learn more details.

Outreach Task Force
Join the team that expands our reach. This esteemed group of volunteers helps represent the Columbia Slough Watershed Council at events and fairs through out the year. Volunteers receive a one hour training, and are then contacted as outreach opportunities arise. This year, we’re looking forward to attending Portland Farmers Markets, street fairs, and outdoor festivals.

Event Volunteers Needed!
Regatta, Explorando, Aquifer Adventure!
We rely on volunteers to make all of our annual events a success. We need help with specific events such as Explorando (bilingual environmental festival), Regatta (paddling festival), Aquifer Adventure (groundwater festival), and the Slough Celebration (Awards Ceremony & fundraiser). We also have opportunities assisting with set-up and registration for smaller events such as Brew on the Slough, Slough 101, and others. There’s always great food and lots of fun.

Paddling Guides
Guides are needed during the summer months to assist with our paddling trips like the Moonlight and Twilight Paddles.