Volunteer opportunities for Silver Lake in Brookhaven, Georgia

now hiring volunteers

Silver Lake thrives solely because of the time and energy offered by its member volunteers. Listed below are the many open and available projects we need members to volunteer to champion.

AD HOC EFFORTS

Any member of any age may complete any or all of these ad hoc tasks at any time.

Woodland trash and debris cleanup
Clean boardwalks to avoid slipping
Clear fallen/rotted trees
Bridge & walkway repair

ONE-TIME PROJECTS

Members have requested a number of one-time projects, which require a champion. SLCA will support this champion by fulling funding the materials and hired labor, if necessary.

Remove Little Silver trees
Update private property/trespassing signage
Install steps on eroded trail inclines/declines
Install dog waste bins at trailheads
Update by-law to switch from 501(4)c to 501(3)c
Fish habitat sinking

PERIODIC PROJECTS

A number of recurring tasks are required to operate and maintain the 60-acre property. SLCA will support this champion by fulling funding the materials and hired labor, if necessary.

Clean dog waste bins at trailheads (weekly)
Manage canoe racks & rentals (monthly)
New member welcoming committee (quarterly)
Lake quality monitoring (quarterly)
Member renewals (annual)
Member appreciation gifts (annual)
Lake property member renewal (annual)
Socials – fundraiser (annual)
Board or Committee member (annual)
Dredge Little Silver (3-5 years)
Dredge Silver Lake (12-15 years)

If you are able to volunteer as a champion for a project you are seeking, you will move your project to the top of the list; SLCA will support you by fully funding the effort quickly.

If you are only able to request a new project, and not volunteer to champion it as well, it will take some time until we are able to address your request; the current list of existing projects is quite extensive.