Outreach Volunteer for Cobb County Water System [Training Provided]

Enjoy meeting new people? Have a passion for protecting the environment and sustainably using our water resources? Do you wish to serve the community by educating others? Our Outreach Volunteer Program may be a great match and we are seeking volunteers just like you! Basic training will be offered in person. Applications are being accepted now through March 15, 2024.

To apply, please visit our webpage and complete the Application Form.

https://www.cobbcounty.org/wateroutreach

Purpose

Our Outreach Volunteer Program provides water quality and pollution prevention education and training to local county residents, who then give back to the community by assisting with simple, hands-on programs at local community events. Our volunteers make a difference by helping community members understand the connection between their everyday behaviors and environmental health.

Training

This program offers 9 hours of training in the following core competencies:

- Local Watersheds and Non-point Source Pollution Prevention

- Water Systems and Water Quality

- Household Hazardous Waste Reduction

- Community Outreach and Education Tools

- Indoor & Outdoor Conservation 101

The program also offers continued education opportunities including seminars and hands-on activities.

The 6 basic trainings will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM from April 18, 2024 to May 30, 2023. The trainings will be in-person.

Volunteer Application

If you are interested in becoming an outreach volunteer, complete the online outreach volunteer application.

https://www.cobbcounty.org/wateroutreach

Outreach Volunteer Opportunities

Examples of typical roles during these events include:

- Greeting visitors

- Leading visitors in educational activities and demonstrations

- Assisting with the safe mobility of groups

- Answering questions

- Registering people for our newsletter

- Setting up and breaking down displays

- Distributing water-saving prizes and giveaways

For questions, please email water_rsvp@cobbcounty.org.