VOLUNTEER – Rappahannock River Symposium
October 15 - October 16
Free
The Rappahanncok River Symposium hosts partners across the Rappahannock River watershed to collaborate and share research, successes, program highlights, new projects, management tools, and more with others dedicated to clean water and environmentalism.
To host this event, we need volunteers’ help! This is a great opportunity to be part of an important collaboration of Rappahannock River efforts, gain professional experience, and connect with environmental scientists, researchers, local government officials, educators, students, nonprofit organizations, and business owners who are invested in our river!
The Symposium will take place at The Woolen Mill (203 Ford Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401) from 8:30am-5pm
Read more about each role and RSVP below!
You are more than welcome to (and encouraged:) to register for more than one role if you’d like. Volunteers the day of the symposium will get FREE lunch!
Oct 15th - Event Prep & Setup Volunteer
When: 3-5pm
What: Help unload supplies and set up projectors, tables, projector screens etc.
Oct 16 - Presentation Sessions 1 & 2 Volunteers
When: 10:30am-Noon
What: Support our amazing presenters by pulling up their presentations, being on standby for simple tech support, and keeping presentations on schedule.
Oct 16 - Lunch Support Volunteers
When: 11:30pm - 1:30pm
What: Support FOR staff in setup and cleanup for lunch and help guide guests.
Oct 16 - Presentation Session 3 & 4 Volunteers
When: 12:45-2:30pm
What: Support our amazing presenters by pulling up their presentations, on standby for simple tech support, and keeping presentations on schedule.
Oct 16 - Presentation Session 5 & 6 Volunteers
When: 2:30pm-4pm
What: Support our amazing presenters by pulling up their presentations, on standby for simple tech support, and keeping presentations on schedule.
Oct 16 - Event Breakdown Support
When: 4-5:30ish pm
What: Help clean up the venue, load supplies into FOR vehicles and potentially unload at the FOR office
