FLOW Volunteer Opportunities

FLOW depends on volunteers. Rapid improvements to the quality of the watershed in the past decade are a testament to the commitment of individuals who wanted to make a difference.

Working together allows us to achieve great things.

Do you have a special interest, talent, or skill you would like to share or explore with us? Our watershed coordinator would be happy to speak with you about how you can become involved with FLOW. Fill out the form below or print it out and mail it in.

Here’s a description of some of the available volunteer opportunities:

FLOW Board of Directors:

Board Member - provides organizational direction to FLOW staff; oversees the health of the organization; participates in one or more committees

FLOW Committees:

Water Trail and Recreation Committee - promotes the creation of an Olentangy Water Trail; organizes recreational activities

Outreach and Service Committee - assists in event planning and volunteer coordination; staffs informational booths at local festivals

Science Committee - collects and analyzes data about the Olentangy to inform decision-making

Watershed Action Plan Implementation Committee - coordinates with stakeholders to implement recommendations from FLOW’s Watershed Action Plan

Fundraising Committee - works to ensure the financial health of FLOW, through grant-writing and membership appeals

Other Volunteers Opportunities:

Volunteer Stream Quality Monitors - collect data on stream health during the summer months

River Stewards - participate in river clean-ups, invasive plant removal and tree plantings throughout the year

Office Assistants - help with mailings, data entry, and other office tasks