Volunteer for PRW

See how it's done first hand. Volunteer.

PRW depends on volunteer water quality monitors to collect river samples twice per month. Your dedication as a volunteer will help ensure that policy decisions regarding the Presumpscot River are informed by accurate, up-to-date scientific knowledge about the river.

Collecting water samples is not the only way to volunteer for PRW. Assistance in the lab, with publications and office tasks can help us perform our mission of providing sound data about the Presumpscot. See the table below for a more complete idea of the volunteer needs for PRW. We welcome new volunteers, please contact PRW via e-mail or mail if you would like to lend a hand.

Check out the schedule of PRW events.

Bill's dedication in the lab produces high quality results.

Position	Volunteers Needed	Time Commitment	Responsibilities
Volunteer Coordinator (usually Americorps position)	1 person	6hrs/month	Maintain volunteer schedules; inform volunteers of changes in sampling dates and procedures; ensure necessary water sampling and laboratory participation
Laboratory Coordinator	2 people	8hrs/person/month	Provide delegation of tasks to laboratory volunteers; assist training coordinator with volunteer training sessions; report monitoring program progress to Board of Directors ; maintain inventory of laboratory equipment; maintain logbooks
Laboratory Volunteer lab prep	1 person	6hrs/month	Prepare sterile water for E. coli Colilert test; maintain clean laboratory; demonstrate knowledge of proper methods as outlined in the QAPP
Laboratory Volunteer E. coli samples	2-4 people	6hrs/person/month	Analyze water samples for E. coli; maintain clean work area and lab space; demonstrate knowledge of proper methods as outlined in the QAPP
Laboratory Volunteer colony counter	2-4 people	4hrs/person/month	Count E. coli colonies on Sundays following Saturday sampling events; maintain clean work area and lab space; demonstrate knowledge of proper methods as outlined in the QAPP
Laboratory Volunteer DO samples	2-4 people	6hrs/person/month	Analyze water samples for DO; maintain clean work area and lab space; demonstrate knowledge of proper methods as outlined in the QAPP
Sample Custodian	1 person	6hrs/month	Check field sheets and water samples for proper labeling and condition; demonstrate knowledge of proper methods as outlined in the QAPP.
Water collection samplers	9-15 people	4hrs/person/month	Record field observations, measure temp and collect and transport water samples for E. coli and DO to the lab.
Data entry	1 person	4hrs/month	Transfer data from field sheets and logbooks to Excel spreadsheets
Data proofing	1 person	4hrs/month	Proof entered data against field sheets and logbooks and make necessary corrections.

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