SRMC summer interns join local nonprofit for volunteer opportunity
- Colleen Hart
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
AIKEN, S.C. (July 9, 2025) — More than 40 bags of trash were picked up by Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) summer interns as part of a community service opportunity to support Clean Up Aiken! (CUA).
CUA is a nonprofit organization that works to remove, and put a stop to, litter on roads and beside waterways in Aiken County, S.C.
On June 13, SRMC interns and CUA worked together on the interns’ day off from work to pick up trash along a four-mile stretch by one of the entrances to the Savannah River Site (SRS) — a task that ended in 45 bags of trash collected and cleaned from the area.
This volunteer opportunity is a chance for summer interns give back to the community and environment, said Intern Program Coordinator Allison Brinkley, SRMC Talent Acquisition projects/programs lead.
“Here at SRMC, we believe in giving time, talent, and treasure,” Brinkley said. “This summer intern project gave the students a chance to learn about the company’s culture directly by giving some of their time to a necessary cause. We’re very pleased with their work to help the community.”
SRMC summer intern David Igwe decided to volunteer because he wanted to play a part in taking care of his summer home.
“This opportunity allowed me to learn more about Aiken from people who are proud to call it their home,” Igwe said. “I relocated to Aiken for my summer internship, and I thought the clean-up was a great way to get involved in my new community.”
SRMC is the liquid waste contractor at SRS and comprises parent company BWX Technologies, Inc. with partners Amentum and Fluor. Its team brings the capabilities necessary to accelerate cleanup at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site through safe nuclear operations, optimized and integrated mission execution, and strong corporate governance.