Volunteer for our rivers.
Sign up to be the first to hear about upcoming opportunities to get involved with our work.
We welcome all individuals and groups to volunteer with us at Idaho Rivers United. We offer public opportunities throughout the year, or we can coordinate something specific for your group. Fill out our volunteer sign-up form and you’ll be the first to hear about volunteer opportunities and events!
Current Volunteer Roles & Opportunities
To sign up for any of the following opportunities or to learn more information, please email our Volunteer & Engagement Manager, Lindsey Paynter at lindsey@idahorivers.org.
Please describe which opportunity you’re inquiring about in your message and we look forward to hearing from you!
Table an IRU booth: This is an opportunity for you to connect with our local communities while informing the public about current issues affecting our rivers and fish. IRU is looking for a few outgoing individuals interested in helping IRU run a booth at our outreach, educational, and fundraising events occurring across the state of Idaho.
Special Event Volunteers: IRU hosts various special events throughout the year where volunteers are needed for a one-day commitment such as our Brewshed and Salmon Festivals, or our Boise River Clean Up. Role descriptions for volunteers vary depending on the event, please see specific events for more details.
Lonesome Larry Costume: Our wild, sockeye mascot costume is a great way to interact with the crowd and engage with guests at various events throughout the year. IRU is looking for “Larry” volunteers, and shifts vary.
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This program is dedicated to keeping our adopted section of the greenbelt clean.
Our adopted section of the greenbelt runs through the heart of downtown from Capitol Boulevard to Broadway Avenue. This section is a highly used area and we need volunteers that are passionate about keeping the Boise River clean and healthy to help maintain this section of the greenbelt.
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Join us for our annual benefit!
Set-up & take-down volunteers
Check-in volunteers
Auction flaggers
2025 date is TBD. Email lindsey@idahorivers.org if you are interested in signing up to volunteer!
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The Urban River Stewardship program is designed to connect residents to their local rivers and surrounding communities.
As an Urban River Steward you will be required to actively participate in three activities that contribute to the overall health of the Boise River watershed. These activities include riverbank clean-ups, conducting water quality tests, and spreading awareness about the program at local events.
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This is a self-guided stewardship volunteer opportunity dedicated to safeguarding the Salmon River in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA).
As an IRU Salmon River Steward, your role involves actively participating in self-led stewardship activities: riverbank clean-ups, removing invasive plant species, dismantling fire rings, and providing information about preventing the spread of invasive species, protecting fish and their habitat, and Leave No Trace practices.
All stewards are required to complete at least four (4-6 hour) days of activities along the Salmon River in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and must attend a mandatory, in-person training in Stanley, ID.
This program is offered through a partnership with the Sawtooth National Recreation Area of the Sawtooth National Forest.
Email lindsey@idahorivers.org to learn more about the Salmon River Stewardship program.
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IRU staff’s ambitions are big, but we are a small crew and often require office help from our amazing volunteer team. If you are interested in helping IRU with various administrative tasks around the office, this is the role for you.
