Be a part of our Outreach Volunteer team here at Cobb Water! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, click the ‘Apply Here’ button below.
Enjoy meeting new people? Have a passion for protecting the environment and sustainably using our water resources? Do you wish to serve the community by educating others? Our Outreach Volunteer Program may be a great match and we are seeking volunteers just like you!
Purpose
Our Outreach Volunteer Program (OVP) provides water quality and pollution prevention education and training to Cobb County residents, who then give back to the community by assisting with simple, hands-on programs at local events. Our volunteers make a difference by helping community members understand the connection between their everyday behaviors and environmental health.
Training
The program offers basic training, held every three months on one weekday evening and/or on a Saturday. Continuing education opportunities include seminars, tours, projects, and hands-on activities. New volunteers will be mentored to master the required core competencies.
Volunteer Application
Applications are accepted all year long. Outreach volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
Outreach Volunteer Opportunities
Applicants who are interviewed and accepted into the program will have the opportunity to assist staff at community events and service projects.
Examples of typical roles during these events include:
- Greeting visitors
- Leading visitors in educational activities and demonstrations
- Assisting with the safe mobility of groups
- Answering questions
- Registering people for our newsletter
- Setting up and breaking down displays
- Distributing prizes and giveaways
Examples of events that volunteers assist at include:
- Family Fun Days, festivals, and fairs
- Water Reclamation Facility tours
- Tabling at parks and community events
- Service projects (privet pulls, stream cleanups, amphibian programs, etc.)
- Youth and/or adult educational and stewardship activities
For questions, please email water_RSVP@cobbcounty.org.
FAQ
Do volunteers have to complete a background check?
Yes, all applicants must clear a required background check before they can begin their service with Cobb County Water System.
What type of documentation am I expected to read and submit?
Following an interview, accepted volunteer applicants will be sent a volunteer handbook containing Outreach Volunteer Program Policies. It includes a code of conduct, waivers, and additional information on training requirements, program evaluations, and training. You must submit a signed acknowledgement form and a completed waiver form. If you need an extra copy of any form, please email water_RSVP@cobbcounty.org.
What is the location of the trainings?
The trainings will be located at Cobb County’s Water Quality Lab located at 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA, 30060. For directions, please click here.
Can I get service hours for completing the training program?
Yes, hours completing the trainings will be included in records of community service hours.
What events will I be helping with?
As an outreach volunteer for Cobb Water, you will be helping in a wide range of settings, both indoors and outdoors. Examples include fairs, festivals, farmer’s markets, large-scale annual meetings, and luncheons.
Will I be by myself at events?
No. All Outreach Volunteer opportunities offered will always have a Cobb Water staff person present and supervising.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
We are currently seeking volunteers that are a minimum of 16 years of age or older. If you are under the age of 18, you must complete the appropriate Teen Waiver and have it signed by a parent or guardian. If you are 16 years of age and younger and would looking for volunteer opportunities, please check out the many other service opportunities with Cobb County Water System here.