Join the MountainTrue Cleanup Crew

Good, honest work — for our rivers and our communities.

After Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is leading a monumental effort to help Western North Carolina recover and return to being a thriving economy — by cleaning up the rivers, putting people back to work, and bringing communities together.

MountainTrue is partnering with the State of North Carolina to launch one of the biggest river cleanups the region has ever seen. This effort is creating good, steady jobs for people who were displaced by the storm and it’s giving thousands of volunteers a chance to make a real difference in their own backyards.

The Job

• Paid, part-time and full-time positions available
• Work outdoors removing storm debris from rivers and streams
• Clean up sites in Buncombe, Madison, Henderson, Mitchell, Yancey, Watauga, and more
• Training and safety equipment provided
• Positions available through December 2026

We’re especially looking for people who:

• Lost work due to Hurricane Helene
• Have experience in hospitality, outdoor rec, or hands-on labor
• Want to get back to work doing something that matters

What you’ll need:

• A strong work ethic and ability to work on a team
• Comfort working outside in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
• Transportation to job sites (we may be able to help)

Apply Today

Join a crew that’s restoring our rivers, one stream at a time. Fill out the quick application below, and someone from our team will follow up with you soon.

Questions?

Reach out to us at cleanup@mountaintrue.org.

Let’s bring our rivers—and our region—back stronger than ever.