About AYRW
“Austin Youth River Watch (AYRW) provides multi-year after school and summer programs for high school students. We combine peer mentoring with intensive environmental education, and empower youth through nature-based and experiential service-learning programs in environmental science.”
https://www.sosalliance.org/
Volunteer Opportunities
- Creek cleanups
- Planting native riparian species
- Mulching
- Invasive species removal
- Outreach activities
- Building rain gardens
- Advocate for AYRW youth and the environment
- Assist at the AYRW EcoHouse with administrative duties
- Fundraising
- Accompanying River Watchers on camping and canoeing adventures on weekends
Volunteer Requirements
- Commitment to show up weekly.
- Adeptness or willingness to work with teenagers.
- Willing to be outdoors. Experience in content areas (water chemistry, aquatic life, riparian restoration, etc.) appreciated by not required.
To apply to be a volunteer, go to AYRW’s Volunteer page.
Or visit their homepage: https://riverwatchers.org/
Austin Youth River Watch Locations
Volunteer Opportunities by Interest
- Affordable Housing
- Animals
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Education
- Emergency & Disaster Relief
- Environment
- Faith-Based Outreach
- Foster Care
- Health
- Homeless Populations
- International Aid
- LGBTQIA+
- Low-Income Neighbors
- Mental Health
- Neighbors with Disabilities
- Other Opportunities
- Refugees
- Seniors
- Sports & Fitness
- Uncategorized
- Veterans