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Or, send your tax-deductible donation check (payable to DRSFC) to: Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom, Inc. PO Box 403, Lambertville NJ 08530 |
Volunteers
For over ten years, the Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom has delighted school and adult groups with 2 hour educational sails on the beautiful Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ. Younger students learn in a “hands-on” way about our watershed and ways to protect it; the importance of “river critters” (macroinvertebrates); the chemistry of the river and the balance needed to sustain life; the environmental history of the Delaware River through the local hero the American Shad. And the trip itself is a great opportunity to see wildlife-perhaps a bald eagle, cormorants, water snakes, blue herons.
Students of all ages see first-hand “America’s First Great Invention” - the steamboat , as shared with them by the ship engineer. And, from the river, the history of our unique region comes alive – a crossing spot of the Continental Army, the homes and subjects of the New Hope Impressionists, the Bucks County Playhouse, a real shad fishery, the canals and the crossing point for canal boats, and much more.
Students of all ages see first-hand “America’s First Great Invention” - the steamboat , as shared with them by the ship engineer. And, from the river, the history of our unique region comes alive – a crossing spot of the Continental Army, the homes and subjects of the New Hope Impressionists, the Bucks County Playhouse, a real shad fishery, the canals and the crossing point for canal boats, and much more.
WANTED: Press & Media Assistant
Do you enjoy working with Social Media and reaching out to the Press? The educational non-profit SPLASH needs your help.
- Updating the Splash Steamboat Facebook page with photos and announcements
- Creating Press Releases for local newspapers, and following up to insure their publication
- Making minor updates to SPLASH website
Interested? Contact Eric Clark: info@steamboatclassroom.org
Do you enjoy working with Social Media and reaching out to the Press? The educational non-profit SPLASH needs your help.
- Updating the Splash Steamboat Facebook page with photos and announcements
- Creating Press Releases for local newspapers, and following up to insure their publication
- Making minor updates to SPLASH website
Interested? Contact Eric Clark: info@steamboatclassroom.org
Volunteer to Teach Environmental Science
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The Steamboat Floating Classroom is an educational 501c3 nonprofit based in Lambertville NJ. Teach environmental science and history in a unique location – onboard a paddlewheel steamboat. We work with grades 3 and higher. Sailing season is May through October. Science classes include: Watershed Studies; Chemistry of the River; Shad Migration&Enviromental History of the Delaware River; Macroinvertebrates. You will teach class sizes of 8 to 12. Training is provided. A fun, rewarding, experience. Contact: info@steamboatclassroom.org
Be a Crew Member and Sail the Delaware RiverThe Steamboat Floating Classroom is Coast Guard certified with Coast Guard-licensed Captain, Steam Engineer, crew and all marine safety equipment. Crew Members prepare the steamboat for sailing; assist passengers with boarding/disembarking; responsible for casting off and docking; anchoring (if needed);”putting boat to bed” after sailing. Crew Members report to ship Captain and also work with ship Engineer and onboard teachers. Training and training manual provided. Fun, enjoyable sailing on the Delaware River. Contact: info@steamboatclassroom.org
Maintenance Crew VolunteersVolunteers serve to assist Maintenance Manager in projects on the steamboat. Boat systems to be maintained include: port/starboard side curtains; bow deck/upper deck tarps; above-water painted areas; ramp and dock; electrical system/backup battery system; storage sheds, access path. Contact: info@steamboatclassroom.org
Group Volunteer Days at the SteamboatTake a break from the office! Bring a group of volunteers for a fun day of service at the beautiful Delaware River. Contact: info@steamboatclassroom.org
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Engaging students with the Enviroscape
Relating the lesson to the river
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Crew members help passengers boarding and getting off the boat
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Creating spare paddles with the Janssen Pharmaceutical Volunteer Team
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Fema Corps volunteers on upper deck
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