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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. The Colorado River Foundation is made strong and vibrant through the time and dedication of our volunteers. We invite you to join in our mission to promote educational awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the Colorado River as a sustainable resource for the quality of life and economic well-being for future generations. Become an intern, a docent for our educational programs, help us build support and awareness, or take part in one of our community awareness events. Volunteer Opportunities Redbud Educational Docent We provide docents with an extensive and exciting training, enabling volunteers to become Redbud Center ambassadors. Docents must first complete a volunteer application, pass a background check, and attend our docent training. Volunteer Grant Writers Rewards: o Work with a dynamic group of staff and volunteers in an ever-changing, exciting environment. o Gain valuable experience in the growing field of fundraising. o Help open the world to children through promoting protection, awareness, stewardship, and preservation of the Colorado River in Texas! Responsibilities: o Write and edit grant proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry o Research, organize, and analyze grant proposals o Read and interpret requests for proposals and funding guidelines o Research and identify new corporate and foundation prospects Preferred Skills: o Bachelor's degree o Non-profit grant-writing experience o Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills o Exceptional problem solving skills o Careful attention to detail o Proficiency in web-based data searches o Ability to organize information and meet deadlines Interested individuals should send resume and 1-page writing sample (any topic) to Tara Akins, Development Associate, tara@coloradoriver.orgFund Development Intern The Fund Development intern will report to the Development Associate to design and implement fundraising and stewardship plans for the Colorado River Foundation. Time Period The following periods are available: Weekly hours flexible but should be consistent week to week. This is an unpaid internship. Interns must commit to an entire term to be considered and should be an upper-level student with an interest in non-profit work. Colorado River Foundation's fund development program includes identification, cultivation/discovery and stewardship (thanking donors appropriately and maintaining the relationship) of donors. The Fund Development Intern will assist the Development Associate to execute the fundraising plan for the year with the purpose of generating funds to continue preserving and protecting the Colorado River in Texas . The purpose of the internship experience is to learn the fundamentals of non-profit fundraising, particularly the importance of thanking donors appropriately as a tool for donor retention and community goodwill. The Fund Development intern will have the opportunity to participate in the critical area of fundraising which is central to all nonprofit organizations, while having the opportunity to build strong community connections with Central Texas leaders. Skills required o Interest in working in a nonprofit environment and learning about tools to enable a nonprofit organization to carry out their mission o Excellent phone and email skills; comfortable conversing with high-profile community leaders o Strong writing and editing skills o Strong primary and secondary research skills (including interviewing, web, etc) o Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously o Careful attention to detail o Must be familiar with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc) and comfortable learning new technology systems. Experience with constituency management databases a definite plus. Activities to include (but not limited to): o Learning about Colorado River Foundation's programming, market approach and fundraising outreach programs, including individual donations, corporate sponsorship, membership drive, etc. o Becoming familiar with the organization's tools for fundraising activities (including ETapestry constituency management database). o Creating a sustainable stewardship plan tailored to Colorado River Foundation's needs. o Implement stewardship plan, managing acknowledgements and reporting for Colorado River Foundation Board of Directors and development staff. o Additional assistance to Development Associate as needed Interested individuals should send resume and 1-page writing sample (any topic) to Tara Akins, Development Associate, tara@coloradoriver.org Communications Intern The Communications Intern will report to the Development Associate to develop and implement communications plans with Colorado River Foundation constituents, media, and general public. Time Period The following periods are available:
Weekly hours flexible but should be consistent week to week. This is an unpaid internship. Interns must commit to an entire term to be considered and should be an upper-level student majoring in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or Business Administration. Skills required o Media relations experience (writing press releases, media alerts, etc.) o Strong writing and editing skills o Excellent phone and email skills; comfortable conversing with high-profile community leaders o Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously o Careful attention to detail o Must be familiar with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc) and comfortable learning new technology systems. Activities to include (but not limited to): o Marketing Colorado River Foundation programs to partner organizations, community calendars, Colorado River Foundation database o Creating marketing collateral in cooperation with graphic designers and Colorado River Foundation staff o Generating e-newsletter o Maintaining information on Colorado River Foundation website o Maintain Colorado River Foundation media list and press kit o Write and send media alerts and press releases for newsworthy information o Send photos to media from Colorado River Foundation programs and event o Compile information for annual report to the community o Responsible for maintaining current information on social marketing tools such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. o Additional assistance to Development Associate as needed Interested individuals should send resume and 1-page writing sample (any topic) to Tara Akins , Development Associate, tara@coloradoriver.org Foundation Support Specialist Download Colorado River Foundation volunteer application For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact program coordinator Sarah Richards at (512) 498-1587 or sarah@coloradoriver.org. |
Docents are a special group of volunteers who represent the Colorado River Foundation and the Redbud Center and serve the public. Docents lead student field excursions through our beautiful Redbud park facilities. "Teachable moments" and hands-on experiments educate students about important water concepts, teach the importance of conservation, and increase stewardship of the Colorado River. (Opportunity available Tuesday through Friday during regular business hours. We ask for a 4 hour commitment a minimum of 2 times a month)