Opportunity Details
Ivy League weekend workday
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us as we create a path in this beautiful natural space by removing a trail of English Ivy!
Brief Organizational Description:
Our mission is to improve health outcomes and the quality of life for Southside Richmond by building green spaces and advocating for people-centered policy.
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
This phase of the project involves clearing out areas to be reseeded and replanted with natives. As a volunteer, you will assist us in clearing these areas by removing English Ivy.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be removing English Ivy by hand. Removal will include bending and kneeling. For anyone who is interested in helping, but uncomfortable with bending and kneeling, please reach out before the workday. We can easily accommodate by having you in our tree ivy removal group.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
No special skills are required to be successful in this project
Time Commitment:
Saturday, November 30, 10a-1p (3 hours)
Other Information (if applicable):
- Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. The temperature under the canopy is significantly lower.
- Parking will be in a residential neighborhood on the street. The address you may look up to get you there is 4701 Ernest Rd. Parking anywhere nearby is sufficient. Please do not block driveways or mailboxes.
- Please bring a refillable water bottle. You are welcome to bring your own gloves. Gloves will be provided.
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed