Ensworth High students work to repair an eroding streambank.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Harpeth River Watershed Association (HRWA) is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to protect and restore the Harpeth River Watershed that flows through six counties in Middle Tennessee, and to provide expertise in statewide conservation policy.

HRWA collaborates with a broad range of federal, state, and local public and private sector partners to implement river restoration and watershed conservation and shape conservation policy in the Harpeth to ensure biologically healthy rivers and clean drinking water around the state. 
 
Volunteers are vital to HRWA's success. Much of our restoration work and community impact relies on the generosity of individuals who generously donate their time and talent to assist on various projects.

HRWA has a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in protecting their water resources, learning new skills and having a great time! If you are ready to have fun, meet new people and actively work toward preserving our water resources for future generations, contact us today to join our fantastic volunteer team. Training may be required. 

For details on the following opportunities,click here.

  • Volunteer River Restoration Corps                                      
  • Volunteer Scientist
  • Adventure Volunteers
  • Horticulture Volunteers
  • Ambassador Volunteers
  • Volunteer Speakers Bureau
  • Administrative Volunteers
  • Consultant Volunteers

Become a Volunteer

NEW - Fill out the Online Volunteer Application Form and submit it now.

Download the Volunteer Application and email or mail it to:

Harpeth River Watershed Association (hrwa@harpethriver.org)
P.O. Box 1127
Franklin, TN 37065

 

Volunteer Benefits


Each volunteer’s time and talent is extremely valuable to the Harpeth River Watershed Association. In an effort to recognize the contributions of our volunteers, several benefits will be provided to active volunteers.

Benefits may include:

• Harpeth River Watershed Association T-shirt

• Harpeth River Watershed Association Volunteer name badge

• Recognition in the Harpeth River Watershed Association newsletter

• Invitation to annual Volunteer Recognition event

• Recognition of hours donated