Volunteering with Clearwater offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of environmental education and advocacy. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting a wide range of activities, from event planning and fundraising to educational outreach and office administration. By donating their time and skills, volunteers help us maximize our impact and ensure the smooth operation of our programs. The dedication and passion of our volunteers are invaluable; they bring fresh ideas, energy, and a sense of community to our organization. Whether you have a few hours or a few days to give, your involvement is vital to sustaining our efforts to protect and preserve the Hudson River and its surrounding environment. Join us in making a difference and be part of a legacy of positive change.

On-Land Volunteer Opportunities:

Administrative Support: Clearwater is seeking a dedicated and organized volunteer to assist with a variety of administrative tasks in our Beacon, NY office for 4-8 hours per week. Please contact Erin Macchiaroli at erin@clearwater.org if you are interested in becoming part of our office team. Responsibilities include:

  • Assist with filing, organizing, and shredding documents
  • Help organize materials and resources for our various programs
  • Print, fold, and prepare thank you letters for mailing, including sealing and stamping envelopes
  • Assist in event planning and day-of support

Graphic Design: Clearwater seeks volunteer graphic design support to create digital and print marketing materials. If interested please contact Jen Benson, jen@clearwater.org.

Outreach Volunteers: Work with Clearwater’s staff to help spread the word about our work by tabling at community events representing Clearwater. Outreach Volunteers will work alongside the team at land based environmental, education, and sail related events. If you are interested, please email Education Director, Emily Marcet at emily@clearwater.org.

Shore Support: Shore Support Volunteers assist the crew when the sloop is docked nearby. Frequent support includes: bringing ice to the sloop in the summer to keep the crew cool, offering showers to the crew, offering laundering opportunities to the crew (we bring our own detergent), and possibly being available for transportation (bringing crew or materials to and from inaccessible docks), or simply being on call in case of emergency. If you are interested in becoming a Shore Support Volunteer email Caitlin at caitlin@clearwater.org.

Onboard Volunteer Opportunities:

Onboard Volunteers: Are you interested in life aboard the sloop? Our sloop volunteer program pulls together groups of 4-6 individuals who contribute to our education programs and onboard community. In addition to helping the crew facilitate the Sailing Classroom, we depend on our volunteers to help with sloop operations. Come live onboard the Clearwater this sailing season for an unforgettable week of sail training and teaching! 

If you are under 18 and want to volunteer, you can apply to be an Onboard Youth Volunteer. This opportunity can be applied to service learning hours graduation requirements.