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 for River Legacy Foundation's mission of preservation, education and recreation.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Caddy Shack Scramble, September 16, Tierra Verde Golf Club
This one day tournament takes place on the unique Audubon Signature Course in South Arlington. Volunteers are needed to assemble goody bags and prepare materials the week before the event; to assist with event-day set-up and breakdown; to monitor event day contests; and to assist with hospitality.

• After Dark in the Park, October 9-12, River Legacy Parks & 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. Thursday evening is reserved for disabled and disadvantaged youth and their families. Volunteers are needed for setup and breakdown; to prepare and sell concessions; and to help facilitate games, crafts and activities each of the four nights.

SCIENCE CENTER

• Summer Classes
Assist teachers in classroom setup, material preparation and instruction.

• 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.