REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION:
* Intern and guardian must download and turn on notifications on GroupMe
*Participate in a full shift on 3 of 5 major events (see below)
* Participate in at least 5 additional cleanup or beautification events. (Volunteer at a minimum of 8 events; events are announced on GroupMe and are online at ouachitagreen.org/events/)
* Participate in at least 1 educational opportunity, such as Fall Family Fun Fest, Friends of Black Bayou’s Fall Celebration, school STEM nights.
* Sign in and out of all events.
* Complete the Internship Program Checklist, noting your hours and visitors’ names.
* Return this filled out form to info@ouachitagreen.org or in person by Monday, April 26, 2027 by 5pm.
* Intern recognition ceremony will be Thursday, May 6, 2027, Location TBD.
NOTES:
* Most events are held on Saturday mornings.
* Please register for all events online at ouachitagreen.org/volunteer. This helps us know how many supplies to bring.
* If you have a Ouachita Green or Love the Boot t-shirt, wear it to all events, cleanups, etc.
* Our initial meeting will be on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:30pm, location TBD.
* Love the Boot Week (4/17-4/25) is an excellent opportunity to make up for missed minor events; the Ouachita Green Love the Boot Week Event on April 24th can be one of your 3 major events.
MAJOR EVENTS:
*Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8am-11am, WATER SWEEP, locations are at ouachitagreen.org/volunteer
* Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12pm-6pm, FALL FAMILY FUN FEST, West Monroe Sports & Events (this is an educational and major event)
* Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8am-2pm, AMERICA RECYCLES DAY, Monroe Civic Center
* Saturday, March 20, 2027, 8am-2pm, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, Ike Hamilton Expo Center, West Monroe
* Saturday, April 24, 2027, OUACHITA GREEN’S INTERNS LOVE THE BOOT WEEK EVENT, Location announced on GroupMe
MINOR EVENTS will be announced on GroupMe and on ouachitagreen.org/events