Volunteer Opportunities

Warren County SWCD has many opportunities for interested citizens who would like to volunteer with our District.
Volunteer opportunities are open to most ages, scouts, community groups or anyone interested in soil and water conservation efforts in Warren County.  

steps to becoming a volunteer with warren county swcd...

1. Choose your area of interest and volunteer opportunity.
2. Submit a Warren County SWCD Volunteer Waiver.
3. Register as an Earth Team Volunteer.
​4.  Have fun!!!
See details below!

1.  volunteer opportunities:

Water Quality Monitoring
Warren County SWCD partners with Ohio Department of Natural Resources to monitor the water quality of the Little Miami River. We have been assigned River Mile 44 at the Fort Ancient Access adjacent to Morgan Canoe Livery on St. Rt. 350.  We participate in the Stream Quality Monitoring Program coordinated by ODNR Division of Watercraft.  You are welcome to come along on our monitoring trips or sign up to be a volunteer directly with ODNR!  
Stream Clean Ups
Warren County SWCD cares about the health of our local streams! Occasionally, we organize stream clean-ups.  We work with scouting groups, volunteer groups or interested citizens to
​form clean up efforts.  
Tree Sale
Each year Warren County SWCD has a Tree Seedling sale in the spring. Volunteers help to package and prep tree seedlings, and prepare orders for pick up.
Outreach Assistance
Warren County SWCD is always looking for qualified volunteers who can assist in our public outreach programs.  Examples of Outreach Assistance are:
Staffing our water trailer at community events
Rain Barrel Workshops
Pond Clinics
Earth Day Events​
Assistance at various community events
Storm Drain Tagging
Warren County SWCD works with area municipalities and townships to tag drains.  These drain tags educate the public about the path the stormwater takes from catch basins to our rivers and lakes. They serve to warn the public that pollution that enters our catch basins will find its way to our streams and lakes, affecting the wildlife and habitat that makes its home in these local waters.  

2.  warren county swcd volunteer waiver:

Volunteer Waivers are required for our Warren County SWCD volunteer opportunities.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult volunteer to participate.
Please complete the following for each calendar year​ and submit to Warren County SWCD:

3.  Earth team:

(Click the banner above to learn more.)
Since 1985,  Earth Team Volunteers have provided a valued source of talent and enthusiasm to the USDA/NRCS. These dedicated volunteers work with conservation professionals on private lands to improve soil quality, conserve water, improve air quality and enhance wildlife habitat. Available to anyone 14 and older, the Earth Team provides a variety of opportunities: full- or part-time; outdoor or indoor activities; and as an individual or part of a group. ​
The Earth Team Application is required for our volunteers that are Age 14 or older.  This application can be downloaded by clicking below.  Once filled out, submit to Warren SWCD with your Warren SWCD Volunteer Waiver.  
​Volunteers are encouraged to track their hours on the following timesheet form:
Please submit (via e-mail or mail) your completed Earth Team application to our Warren SWCD Office and to the USDA/NRCS  with attention to the Earth Team Coordinator (below).  Once you complete your volunteer activity, record your hours and submit your Tracking Sheet too!

​Patrick Hayes 
patrick.hayes@oh.usda.gov
Area 4 Program Support Specialist​
12 W. Wenger Rd.
Englewood, OH. 45322-2754
937-771-5645

*If additional volunteer hours are accumulated for other partnerships and events, please submit your timesheet on a monthly basis.
Volunteer Opportunities with other partners:
Annual Milkweed Pod Collection
​Create and improve pollinator habitat across the State of Ohio.
An amazing publication that dives deeper into this subject area: Milkweeds & Monarchs.
Build A Bat House
Click HERE for an awesome guide to building successful bat houses!
​​Ohio Bat Roost Monitoring Project