Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The River Project, a non-profit organization working to preserve the ecosystem of the Hudson River Estuary and NY Harbor through hands-on education and scientific research, is seeking two or three environmental education interns for this fall. Applicants should have an environmental education or ecology background or be interested in learning about marine biology and working with student groups. Primary responsibilities include: assisting the Educator with field trips, as well as assisting with other marine biology projects and administrative work. The intern must be willing to handle live aquatic organisms, be comfortable around children, enthusiastic, and eager to protect our natural resources. If interested, please contact The River Project's Educator Chris Anderson at chris@riverproject.org. Please include your resume and/or interests/background.

Thank you!

This opportunity is sponsored by: The River Project This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Teens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon X X X X X Evening Contact Person: Chris A, Employee, (212) 233-3030, (email) View all organization contacts Address: Pier 40, Houston And West Street New York City, NY 10014 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 1 at Houston Street Web Site: http://www.riverproject.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts We are flexible but seeking someone who can be available 2-3 days/week, most likely from 11am-3pm. We are not open weekends.