Evaluate properties for Rain Garden feasibility - geologist preferred

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The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) of Ambler Borough needs three to four enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Site Assessors.

The Ambler Site Assessor’s role: Visit residences that have requested an assessment; follow a prepared checklist to assess the property’s runoff characteristics-- usually takes 30-45 minutes; provide your recommendations for which stormwater tool(s) to install to homeowner and EAC.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT: Each volunteer Assessor will "shadow" an experienced assessor (Robert Pace) to better understand the procedure and to gain helpful tips and insights, prior to undertaking an assessment on their own. Site Assessors need not have detailed prior knowledge of stormwater management techniques although previous knowledge and/or experience will be very helpful.

PERIOD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE: 5 months -- can be extended until Dec. 2020.

Point of Contact/Further Details: Robert Pace: pacerob77@gmail.com

PERSONAL BENEFITS of Volunteering in Growing Ambler Green Site Assessments

• Satisfaction of acting locally to protect the environment
• Build and hone your public communication skills
• Expand your knowledge of stormwater management problems and solutions
• Use innovative best management practices to address local stormwater issues
• Help homeowners make informed decisions on how they can protect their watershed
• Build and diversify your volunteer experience and resume
• Become known to other active grassroots leaders who are making a difference
• Have fun
• Leave a green legacy for the future