Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Bicyclists Survey

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:23:17 -0600

Help us measure how many bicyclists there are in Milwaukee and why they ride by conducting the Milwaukee Bicyclist’s Survey. The survey is short and is given to willing bicyclists on the Oak Leaf Trail and/or local bike lanes. Survey dates and times are flexible—we just ask for a minimum of 3 hours of your time.

Curriculum Work

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:27:37 -0600

If you have a background in education and have an interest in helping out, the Bicycle Federation would like your expertise in looking over and revamping our curriculum. We use the curriculum for teaching bicycle safety to kids in school. New ideas are always welcome.

Ride Support

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:28:50 -0600

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin needs volunteers and ride marshals for our bike rides. Stay tuned for Spring/Summer 2009 details.

Trail Counts

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:25:44 -0600

Help in counting, documenting and finding new trails which are accessible to bikes and pedestrians around Milwaukee. Other responsibilities could also include performing traffic counts around various intersections and roadways in the city.

Invasive Plant Control

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:31:51 -0600

Yes, weeding! This is an ongoing project. Our 10 acre prairie planting on the east side of the Menomonee River near the stadium segment of the trail needs help with controlling invasive species. Working with knowledgeable staff, volunteers can help out for a few hours on select Saturday mornings or prearranged weekdays in late spring, summer, or fall.

Invasive Species Control

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:33:59 -0600

Experience over 100 native plants while helping to control invasive species that threaten their existence; guided naturalist will lead volunteers through diverse habitats.

Office Work

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:35:31 -0600

Filing, phone calls, word processing... please call for details.

Administration Support

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:37:31 -0600

Learn to use our database system to enter donations and generate thank-you letters for our supporters. Available immediately.

Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per week, or less (we can split the job between volunteers).

Host a Stormwater Pollution Presentation

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:46:23 -0600

You are invited to learn about creative ways to curb water pollution by hosting one of Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers free stormwater presentations. FMR has trained 21 enthusiastic presenters to bring these colorful presentations to your garden club, neighborhood association, faith group, school, library, workplace or other community event.

Organize Your Own Cleanup

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:39:33 -0600

Recruit volunteers, scout the site location, bring cleanup supplies and run a cleanup site at a location along a river to clean the river and surrounding land.

Time Commitment: Recruit volunteers, scout locations, pickup trash bags and gloves at FMR, and attend cleanup.

Storm Drain Marking

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:41:48 -0600

This job helps to publicize the dangers of dumping pollutants into storm drains, which drain to our rivers and lakes. Volunteers mark storm drains with a marker that reads "No Dumping - Drains to River". Markers are also available in Spanish. This project is great for student groups.

Water Quality Monitor

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:43:10 -0600

Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper in helping to monitor and keep Milwaukee area rivers healthy!

We are recruiting volunteers to monitor water quality within the Milwaukee River watershed, the Menomonee River watershed, and the Kinnickinnic River watershed. Milwaukee Riverkeeper has been actively monitoring sites since 2006 and is continuing to expand our initiative to protect our rivers.

Adopt a Trail

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:46:03 -0500

Adopt a section of the Beerline Trail in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. As an adopter, you will visit the site to pick up trash and help with invasive species removal. This is a great way to become connected to the river!

Office Work

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:46:03 -0500

Become a part of the team by helping at the Sierra Club Milwaukee office (8112 W. Blue Mound Rd, Ste 108). Tasks may include data entry, preparing mailings, filing, and other general office work. To volunteer, call the Sierra Club office at 414.453.3127.