VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES
10,000 volunteer hours were donated to Tualatin Riverkeepers in 2007. That's $180,000 in donated time and expertise. If you have special skills or a desire to learn, please join us.
Board of Directors
Sets policy for the 501/c/3 non-profit corporation, reviews and adopts the annual budget. Authority includes hiring the executive director, adopting public policy positions, approving program start-ups or revisions, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings, assist with fundraising, and actively participate in a standing committee. Contact Monica Smiley 503 620 7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Fund Development Committee Develops and implements annual fund raising plan: grants, member recruitment, major donor, corporate and planned giving. Works closely with major event committees to maximize revenues. Contact Monica Smiley 503 620 7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Finance Committee
Ensures compliance with standard accounting practices and procedures. Develops annual budget with executive director, reviews monthly financial statements and items impacting the annual budget, oversees annual audit, and develops fiscal policies. Contact Monica Smiley 503 620 7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Citizen Action Committee
Deliberates and prioritizes issues, helps formulate action strategies, and provides technical assistance to citizens, staff, and the board. Specific activities may include organizing town meetings, stakeholder gatherings, issue forums and training events. Advises the board on issues and actions that support the TRK mission and Statement of Principles. The Litigation Subcommittee coordinates issues that require a legal response. Contact Brian Wegener 503 620 7507 or brian@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Trips and Tours Committee
Develops and organizes trip leader trainings, river trips and tours, special outings and annual signature Discovery Day event. Contact Monica Smiley 503 620 7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Ad Hoc Committees
Green Heron Gala Committee
Provides leadership in the development of annual Tualatin Riverkeepers' Green Heron Auction and Awards event each spring. Contact Monica Smiley 503 620 7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Fall Fest Committee
Provides leadership in the development of annual Tualatin Riverkeepers' Fall Fest, Art and Wine fundraising event each fall. Contact Monica Smiley 503 620 7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Support Tualatin Riverkeepers
Your volunteer efforts and your financial contributions help us protect and restore Oregon's Tualatin River System. Make your secure online donation to Tualatin Riverkeepers through Network for Good.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer for the Annual Tualatin River Clean Up
We are teaming up with the City of Tigard, City of Tualatin, Wetlands Conservancy, and SOLV to remove trash from the river & wetlands.
PROTECTWatershed Watch
Advocacy volunteers work to guide our local regulatory policies to protect our Tualatin River.
RESTORERestoration
Restoration volunteers work on hands-on field projects to restore natural habitats that improve water quality and provide spaces for wildlife to live and people to enjoy.
ENJOYTrips and Tours
Volunteer paddle trip leaders learn to lead canoe trips for community members on the Tualatin River.
EDUCATEYouth Education
Volunteer Naturalists learn to lead students on educational field trips that awaken their love of nature through awareness.
SUPPORT
Office, technical experts, grant writing, events, public speakers etc.
LEADBoard of Directors and Committees
Leadership volunteers guide the Tualatin Riverkeepers organization as board and committee members. They ensure programmatic and fiscal success. See committee descriptions below for leadership volunteer opportunities.
Contact Monica Smiley at 503-620-7507 or monica@tualatinriverkeepers.org
VOLUNTEER AS A GROUP
Habitat Restoration
Groups of 10 or less
Participate in a Community Restoration Event. Together with other community members, your group can plant trees and shrubs and remove invasive species to improve water quality and habitat for wildlife.
Groups of more than 10
Coordinate a group project at a community natural area. A trained volunteer land steward will lead your group in restoration. Your group will get to tour a fantastic natural area and learn about local flora and fauna.
River Clean Up
Groups of 10 or less
Participate in Tualatin Riverkeepers annual River Clean Up in September. Volunteers take to the water in TRK Canoes and remove everything from soda cans to shopping carts.
Groups of more than 10
Coordinate a river clean up for your group. A trained volunteer paddle trip leader will support your group by bringing canoe fleet, all supplies and arranging for garbage removal.
Events
Volunteer groups are essential to making Tualatin Riverkeeper events successful.
Green Heron Gala – April 24, 2010
Silent Auction and Dinner to benefit Tualatin Riverkeepers. Awards for individual, youth, business, and public official for making a difference in the Tualatin River watershed. Volunteers help with event set up, silent action, registration and check out.
Discovery Day – Saturday June 19, 2010
The Tualatin River’s largest annual paddle trip. It’s a 21 year tradition! Volunteers help make the event accessible by helping put boats in and take them out of the river! Lighter duty positions also available.