Volunteer! Recycle! Donate!

To volunteer your time and talents, check out the volunteer opportunities below.

Recycle glass and cans at ARC HI-5 locations at transfer stations. Ask to donate proceeds to the HBWAG. A check-off receipt for tax deductions will be provided.

To make a tax-deductible donation of any amount, please mail a check to Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council (note: "for HBWAG"). Mail to BIRC&D, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Suite 229A, Hilo, HI 96720. Documentation of your donation will be provided.

Mahalo!

Volunteer Positions

We are seeking volunteers for the positions listed below. If you are interested, please send an email to hbwag@hilobaywatershed.org .

• Steering Committee Team Members:
  

Must be willing to work in friendly, open environment, and able to work well with other volunteers.  Person should be self-motivated and able to dedicate 5-6 hours per month to meetings and another 5-6 hours working on projects; e.g., researching watershed and water quality topics, interfacing with county and other organizations, identifying topics and soliciting guest speakers for monthly presentations, monitoring local and state environmental impacts to the watershed, staying aware of water quality and bay health issues, participating in yearly events (Earth Day, Ocean Day, Beach cleanup), and general brainstorming.  The task of a Steering Committee member is to set organizational goals and assist in accomplishing those goals.  Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel desirable as well as an interest or background in environmental issues.  Internet access and email usage a must.

Current meetings include: one at 12:30 to 2:30pm usually on 2nd Tuesday of the month and the other at 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on 2nd Thursday of the month.  Typical beach cleanups are 2-4 hours twice per year.  Earth Day and Ocean Day are one day events with multiple participants allowing flexibility in the hours spent at event.  Please note that members really enjoy these events and usually spend the entire day on site.

Job benefits: Get to meet and exchange ideas with experts from university and government agencies as well as community members on watershed issues (land use, agriculture, ground water run-off, erosion, pollution) and water quality.  Get first hand insight into current research and learn about the chemistry, topography, geography, and culture associated with the Big Island.  Work with friendly, well informed citizens to raise community awareness on watershed issues.  Gain personal satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment.

• Web Site Manager:
  

Must be willing to work in friendly, non-structured environment, and able to work well with other volunteers.  Person should be self-motivated and able to dedicate 2-3 hours per month to meetings and another 1-3 hours working on the web site; e.g., posting events, uploading information/photos, organizing and typing, structuring pages, editing material, and overseeing content of pages.  This person may also support web mail which includes adding subscribers, managing email, and answering inquiries. The task of the web site manager is to ensure that the site contains pertinent and appropriate watershed material that is accurate and current.

Content is to be approved by the Steering Committee (SC) prior to publishing.  Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and a photo editing program (Photoshop or equivalent) desirable.  Internet access and email usage a must.  Web site training will be provided.

Person will be expected to attend SC monthly meeting at 12:30 to 2:30 pm usually on 2nd Tuesday of the month.  This requirement may be waived by the SC.

Job benefits: Get hands-on web site experience and opportunity to develop web pages using Plone System.  Expand computer skills and provide beneficial information to the community.  Learn about watershed issues (land use, agriculture, ground water run-off, erosion, pollution) and water quality.  Get first hand insight into current research and learn about the chemistry, topography, geography, and culture associated with the Big Island.  Work with friendly, well informed citizens to raise community awareness on watershed issues.  Gain personal satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment.