Volunteering is an exciting and rewarding way to participate with River Legacy Foundation. We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals or groups to support and enhance our programs. Whether it is helping with a special event or the daily operation of the Living Science Center, volunteers provide a valuable service towards River Legacy Foundation's mission of preservation, education and recreation.

If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, download a Volunteer Interest Form Here or call our Volunteer Coordinator at 817.860.6752, ext. 101, or e-mail volunteer@riverlegacy.org.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13, 2010, River Legacy Living Science Center
Join the Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and River Legacy Living Science Center in counting birds for science. Event includes bird walks and educational family activities. Volunteers are needed to guide groups and facilitate activities.

• Boat Building School, February 27, 2010, Arlington City Hall Council Chambers
Before setting sail at the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, participants learn tips and tricks on how to stay afloat! Volunteers are needed to help with check-in.

• Earth Day Celebration, April 17, 2010, River Legacy Living Science Center
River Legacy is combining its popular Migratory Bird Festival with the 40th anniversary celebration of Earth Day to further promote conservation awareness. Volunteers are needed to facilitate activities, serve refreshments, and for setup and breakdown.

• Cardboard Boat Regatta, May, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Amateur boat builders put their skills to the test as they try to navigate their cardboard creations along the Lazy River and Wave Pool. Volunteers are needed for setup, breakdown, concessions, and event-day activities.

• Caddy Shack Scramble, September, Tierra Verde Golf Club
Annual golf tournament that raises funds to support the environmental education and conservation programs of River Legacy Foundation. Volunteers are needed for setup, breakdown and hospitality.

• After Dark in the Park, October 8--10, 2010, River Legacy Living Science Center
This annual fall festival, which features professional storytelling, crafts, activities, games and festival fare, is designed for families with children ages 2 to 10 and highlights the educational programs offered by the Living Science Center. Volunteers are needed for setup and breakdown; to prepare and sell concessions; and to help facilitate games, crafts and activities.

SCIENCE CENTER

• Summer Class Assistants
Assist teachers in material preparation, classroom setup and breakdown and in instruction and activities. Summer Classes are held weekly in June and July and volunteers are needed one week at a time either morning or afternoon.

• Information Desk Assistant
Help answer phones and greet visitors at River Legacy Living Science Center.

• Animal Care Assistant
Help care for the vertebrate and invertebrate animals that live at the Living Science Center. Current animals include an opossum, ferret, tarantulas, and numerous indigenous reptiles.

• Workshop Assistant
Assist with arrangements for Professional Development workshops for area educators.

• Junior Naturalist Assistant
Assist monthly with our 4th-6th grade Junior Naturalist Club. The after-school program meets the second and third Tuesday of each month during the school year. Program sessions may include preparing specimens, animal care, or surveying and cataloguing flora and fauna.

• Naturalist Assistant
Assist with school groups that visit River Legacy to further investigate and explore the science concepts studied in the classroom.

If you are interested in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 817.860.6752, ext. 101, or e-mail volunteer@riverlegacy.org.