Volunteer
Positions available at this time:
Water Sample Collector:
- Requires: training in sample collection and completing data sheet
- Responsibilities: take water samples and complete data form between 8 – 10 am and take samples/data sheets to nearest cooler or the River Lab.
- Time commitment: Training 1 hour once. Sample collection and transport to cooler 1 hour once a month March – November
- It is not necessary you sample every month but the more samples we have the better to evaluate the site
Sample Runner:
- No training required. Need transportation and knowledge of local roads. Map will be provided.
- Responsibilities: Unlock and pick up one or more coolers and bring them back to the Ikes Lodge starting at 10 am.
- Time commitment: 1-2 hours on the second Saturday of each month March – November generally between 9:30 am – 10:30 am.
- Runners will need to make sure they let us know if they cannot be a runner so we can make other arrangements but it is not necessary to commit to every month if we have a schedule.
Volunteer Lab Analyst:
- Requires training in how to properly handle the samples and use the equipment provided to process the samples. Works under the supervision of a certified lab analyst.
- Responsibly: Process volunteer collected water samples. May be asked to perform the following procedures: EPA Membrane Filtration Method for Fecal Coliforms, Nitrate-Nitrogen Test and/or Total Phosphate Test using DR2500, turbidity test using Hanna Turbidimeter, and/or pH and conductivity using YSI probe.
- Time Commitment: 3-4 hour training session to learn how to use equipment. 2–3 hours on second Saturday of the month from March - November between 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Data Entry:
- Requires: training in how to use the Little Miami Volunteer Monitoring Database. Job can be performed at how.
- Responsibilities: Enter data from the field and lab datasheets into the computer. Flexible schedule. Requires arranging to pick up copies of the data sheets.
- Time Commitment: 1 hour training. 1 hour data sheet pick up depending on location. Data entry time will vary depending on number of sites. Requires 10 – 15 minutes per site after site is set up in computer.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Greenacres Online Volunteer Registration form.
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