Get Involved

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.
~Native American Proverb

Volunteer with the Colorado River Foundation and promote educational awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the Colorado River. Become an intern, a docent for our educational programs, help us with river clean ups, or take part in one of our community events.

How to Get Involved

Browse our list of volunteer and internship opportunities to see what interests you. Then download and complete the Volunteer and Intern Application. Send completed applications to sarah@coloradoriver.org and set up a meeting…we’re ready for ya! Find us on facebook to stay up to date on what’s going on.

Internship Opportunities

CRF has internships available for the fall, spring and summer terms. Internships are unpaid but are available for academic credit. Interns are expected to commit at least 15 hours a week.

Environmental Education Intern

Educational Interns assist with the planning, development and management of student educational programs including field trips and classroom materials. Programs teach water conservation, geography and geology of the Colorado River in Texas, aspects of a healthy watershed and water quality assessment. Interns are instrumental in the development and implementation of new curriculum and programming.

Interns needed Tuesday – Friday during regular business hours.

Fundraising Intern

Assist in executing CRF’s fundraising plan including donor development and appreciation, special events, database management and grant writing.

Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing volunteers assist with all forms of communications and promotion including press releases, Facebook and Twitter, developing marketing collateral in cooperation with graphic designers, generating e-newsletter, maintaining website, and developing media lists and press kits.

In addition to your resume and application, please be prepared to submit 2 related work samples.

Community and Special Events Intern

Participate in the Foundation’s community events and fundraisers – including clean ups, river races, banquets, festivals, and speaking events. Help includes sponsorship solicitation and graphic design to creating decorations, event set up and more. The best part – most of these events occur in the evening or on the weekends – perfect for someone with a busy work schedule.

Qualifications: If you have a keen eye for detail, thrive on juggling multiple deadlines, love to plan, plan, plan and can take an idea and run with it, this might be the perfect internship for you! Please keep in mind that this internship will require you to be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and have strong communication skills.

Grant Writing Interns

Write and edit grant proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry, and research, organize, and analyze grant proposals.

In addition to your resume and application, please be prepared to submit 2 writing samples.

Graphic Design Intern

Assist with communications and brand development. Produce high-quality print and electronic marketing materials for CRF. Materials include fliers, logo development, and event banners and invites. Great opportunity to build your portfolio.

In addition to your resume and application, please be prepared to submit 2 work samples.

Volunteer Opportunities

Environmental Education Docents

Docents work as a team to deliver fun, informative lessons to students during field trips – all outside on the natural grounds of the Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education. Hands-on experiments educate students about concepts including hydrology, groundwater, urban watersheds, water quality, water protection, and water conservation.

Tuesday – Friday during regular business hours, 4 hour commitment twice

a month.

Community and Special Event Volunteers

Participate in the Foundation’s community events and fundraisers – including clean ups, gardening days, river races, banquets, festivals, and speaking events. The best part – most of these events occur in the evening or on the weekends – perfect for someone with a busy work schedule.

Foundation Office Support

Support volunteers prepare educational materials, research grants, prepare for special events, and provide administrative support. A great way to learn how a nonprofit works!

Monday through Friday, regular business hours.

Green Gardening Volunteers

Assist in the maintenance of native gardens that are used during our educational programs. No gardening experience necessary. Garden days occur once a month on Saturdays.