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14 people are interested
Outreach Volunteer for Cobb County Water System [Training Provided]
ORGANIZATION: Cobb County Water System's Communications and Education Division
Please visit the new page to apply.
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14 people are interested
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 or virtually. Applications are being accepted now through Monday, January 16, 2023.
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 Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM from February 2, 2023 to March 16, 2023. Volunteers have the option of attending either in-person or virtually.
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 waterefficiency@cobbcounty.org.
More opportunities with Cobb County Water System's Communications and Education Division
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cobb County Water System's Communications and Education Division
Location:
662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to engage and educate the Cobb community, providing them with the knowledge, opportunities, and resources to implement responsible water practices that protect and conserve our water resources. We envision a community in which all residents and businesses value our water resources, upholding with integrity their responsibility for water quality, conservation, and environmental health.
Description
Cobb County Water System (CCWS) is located in Cobb County, Georgia. The Water System as an agency of Cobb County Government is a utility operation responsible for water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management.
Cobb County Water System’s Communications & Education Division (CED) is comprised of three teams: Communications, Water Efficiency, and Watershed Stewardship. Together, this group educates the community about issues impacting local water quality & conservation, fosters good habits & responsible behaviors, and promotes an ethic of respect for our natural resources. If you are passionate about the environment and care about water quality, you'd be an excellent fit for our service opportunities. We deeply appreciate our volunteers, because they are critical in helping make our vision below a reality. Join us!
- The Communications Office's responsibilities include managing community engagement, media relations and resources, and the cobbwater.org and cobbstreams.org websites.
- The Water Efficiency Office oversees public education programming that addresses water conservation and drought response.
- The Watershed Stewardship Office oversees public education programming that addresses watershed protection, stormwater issues and prevention of nonpoint source pollution.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
662 South Cobb DriveMarietta, GA 30060
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- To become an Outreach Volunteer, you must complete the 6 basic trainings (9 hours total) and commit to 20 hours of volunteer service the year after training.