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Volunteer

Great Rivers Greenway is able to have a bigger impact because of the incredible efforts of volunteers – join us!

Whether you’re serving on a committee or out in the field, one time or all the time, we appreciate your service to the region! Volunteers who contribute 10 hours or more each year will be recognized in the Friends of Great Rivers Greenway program. Browse our three kinds of volunteering below or sign up via our volunteer interest form.

Give Back on the Greenways

Get out in the field to help activate and take care of the greenways. Most opportunities are for all ages, with an occasional event for ages 13 and up.

Conservation Field Days

Pick up trash, remove invasive plants, and plant natives to improve habitats.

One time | Individual or Group
Programs & Events

Help with free community activities for everyone.

One time | Individual or Group
Adopt-a-Greenway

Help take special care of a specific spot along the 135 miles of greenways.

2 Years | Individual or Group

Help Out On Your Own

Want to volunteer on your own? Whether you’re reporting conditions from your last greenway visit or joining efforts to inform greenway plans and designs, we appreciate your input.

Digital Support

Support our foundation, connect us to your community, help boost our digital signal.

One-time or ongoing | Individual
Report Conditions

Report conditions from your greenway visits so we can work with our partners to address challenges.

One-time or ongoing | Individual
Share Your Ideas

Give your input on projects in your community from taking a survey to joining a committee.

One-time or ongoing | Individual

Further Our Mission

Our trained Ambassadors (18 years old & up) complete at least 4 assignments per year, helping our staff team increase impact.

Ambassadors: Community Outreach

Work at our table or booth, public speaking, meet groups out on the greenways.

4+ assignments/year | You + Staff
Ambassadors: Support Field Days

Support our staff with volunteer work days in the field.

4+ Assignments/Year | You + Staff
Ambassadors: Walking Tours

Lead free greenway walking tours for community members.

4+ Assignments/Year | Team of 3

Show Your Interest!

If you want to subscribe for volunteer opportunities or find out more about multiple options, fill out the form below to share with us which activities you’re interested in and then we will:

  • Direct you to the training or resources you may need to get started
  • Sign you up to receive updates when something matching your interest is available

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