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Volunteer Opportunities at Riverbend Park Would you like to help out? By volunteering, you can help Riverbend Park protect its natural/cultural resourcces and help people realize the value of those resources. Volunteers can contribute their time and talents toward: maintaining trails greeting visitors caring for live animals leading programs providing program assistance gardening writing developing exhibits much more! In addition to the satisfaction that comes from volunteering, our volunteers also enjoy special events, field trips, and award programs. As an added benefit, all Riverbend Park volunteers receive the quarterly newsletter, Riverbend Naturalist. Are you a teen? Many of our volunteers are teens who spend their time assisting with programs, projects and animal care. Get Involved! Volunteers are recruited and trained year round. For more information about how you can help out at Riverbend Park, please call volunteer coordinator, John Callow, at 703-759-9018 or apply online. Volunteer opportunities include: Animal Care Minimum age: 14 years Assist with the care and feeding of the dozen-plus live reptiles and amphibians. Extensive training provided. (Teen volunteers do not provide care for the copperhead.) Time required is about 1 hour per week on a specified day of the week. A six month minimum commitment is required. Program Leader/Assistant Minimum age: Program leader: 18 years Program assistant: 12 years Lead or assist with natural or cultural history programs. Most programs are conducted weekdays. Scout programs are offered weekday afternoons and on some weekends. Training is provided. Prefer a 4-hour commitment per month for at least six months. Some special event and project work available. Volunteer on Duty Minimum age: 18 years Greet visitors. Orient visitors to the exhibits, park, and programs. Register visitors for programs, answer phone, sell merchandise, and assist park staff as needed. Training provided. Prefer two 4 hour periods per month for at least six months. Roving Naturalist Minimum age: 18 years Provide natural history interpretation to park visitors near picnic area. Assist visitors with wildlife observation. Conducts short talks and presentations on natural and cultural history. Answer public's questions about the park. Training provided. Prefer 3 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Gardening/Plant Propagation Minimum age: 16 years Assist with caring for the gardens, plantings, and potted plants around the visitor center and nature center. Assist with weekend planting projects. Training provided. Prefer 3 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Some project work available for individuals or groups. Trail Maintenance / Monitoring Minimum age: 16 years Assist with maintenance of trails plus other natural resource protection projects. Monitor trails. Training provided. Prefer 3 - 6 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Some project work available for individuals or groups.