Our volunteers make the work we do possible!

Our volunteers live throughout our watershed community and beyond, and bring a variety of skills to stream cleanups, habitat stewardship days, community events and so much more!

Learn About Ways to Volunteer

Events

Take to the Lake day (T2L) volunteers support boaters and festival participants in outdoor activities.

Family Fishing Day (FFD) volunteers support new and experienced fishers and other event day activities.

Habitat Restoration

Stream cleanup volunteers pick up trash, remove invasive species, and participate in other activities that support the health of our streams.

Live stake volunteers will help us install live stakes along key areas throughout the watershed to restore vegetation on stream banks and shorelines.

Water Quality Monitoring

We record water quality data at 15 different sites along the brook in an effort to determine the health of the stream as well as watching for changes due to pollution or restoration projects. We go out to collect data once a month and would love to have volunteers to help us expand the program!

Grow Not Mow

Grow Not Mow is a community program championed by the City of Shaker Heights. Grow Not Mow volunteers can expect to help plant native species at specified sites.

Corporate Volunteer Opportunities

We support opportunities for local businesses to offer volunteer service days in the Doan Brook Watershed. These customizable events can include habitat restoration, community outreach, or behind the scenes support.

Join our Friends Groups!

Our Friends groups host frequent stewardship volunteer activities in dedicated reaches of the watershed.

Current Volunteers

Awards and Recognition

COMING SOON

Doan Brook Impact Award

Watershed Hero Award

Doan Brook Annual Meeting

Tracking hours and waivers

COMING SOON

Submit your hours here: (FORM)

We require our volunteers to complete a waiver. You can check your waiver status here: (TABLE)

Benefits Volunteering

• Develop a skill
  • Volunteering can allow you to learn a new skill in a low-stress environment. Whether that be identifying invasive species, learning more about issues in the watershed as well as possible solutions to event planning and community engagement, you will surely learn something new and gain experience.
• Build community ties
  • Whether you are interested in arboriculture, environmental justice or are simply a nature enthusiast, being a volunteer will allow you to establish a presence in your community and build meaningful connections.
• Improve physical and mental health
  • Ample research shows that volunteering is an effective way to reduce stress, anger, anxiety and depression by keeping you active and engaged on an issue of importance to you. Volunteering shows us that making a difference is possible when we unite!

Why volunteer?

• Community engagement
• Meet like minded people
• Help keep our watershed healthy
• Invitation to annual meeting

Know Your Ability

We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities to volunteer at our events. However, we ask that you choose activities that are appropriate for you and your group. Many habitat stewardship activities include the use of sharp tools, lifting heavy objects, and hiking over uneven terrain, which may be challenging for some individuals.

We warmly welcome youth habitat stewards. All minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Children who require adult supervision must be accompanied by a responsible adult. If you have any questions about whether this event is right for you and your group, please contact info@doanbrookpartnership.org. Please let us know if you have specific accommodation requests, and we will do our best to meet them.