Opportunity Details
Community Tree Care - Jefferson Park
Trees for a Healthier Future!
Tree canopy coverage is an important asset to urban areas - creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities. From cleaning our air and filtering our water, to slowing down storm surge and flooding in our cities, trees also provide shade that can cool neighborhoods by up to 10 degrees, helping to prevent heat-related deaths and illessess in urban areas that suffer from heat island effect. Green spaces and park settings are also linked to better health outcomes, such as reducing stress-related mental health issues, improving overall health development in children, as well as encouraging physical activity in all ages.
Join the City of Richmond's Parks & Rec for some community tree care! We will be maintaining young trees in Jefferson Park, located in the Union Hill / Church Hill neighborhoods. Not only do these trees help beautify the area and create habitat for birds and other local wildlife, but once reaching maturaty, they will create shade and cool down temperatures in an area frequented by pedestrians and park visitors.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Volutneers will be assisting staff from Parks & Rec in various tasks such as weeding, spreading mulch, and litter pick up. Volunteers may want to bring along sunscreen or a head covering, as well as a refillable water bottle (and snack if needed). Accompanied and supervised children are allowed (with a signed waiver) but please no pets! Email Qui.Nguyen@rva.gov for the youth waiver.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own gloves if preferred. Closed toed shoes are required. We ask that volunteers wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty, muddy, or snagged. No prior experience or special skills necessary, though some lifting (max. 50lbs), kneeling, bending, stooping, digging, hauling, pushing, pulling and yanking, walking long distances across uneven grassy lawns, and possibly working on sloped terrain will be required. All activities will be located within the park next to a popular playground, so please be prepared to interact with park visitors. Please be aware of the weather forecast, and dress accordingly (this event is rain or shine, however advance communication will be sent if we need to cancel).
Time Commitment:
Multiple volunteer opportunties are available, please see below for specific dates and times. Be sure to arrive on time and plan on staying for the full duration. We ask that all attendees pre-register to help us plan number of tools and materials.
Other Information:
- Upon signup, you will recieve TWO emails; one from CFengage and one from the Opportunity Coordinator at "Qui.Nguyen@rva.gov". Specific meeting location and additional instructions will be sent in the SECOND email - be sure to check your SPAM folder if you have not recived it. All volunteers MUST REPLY to that email to confirm participation, to allow for proper planning for tools and equipment.
- Volunteer hours will be verified within 72hrs after the end of the event, though the CFengage website. Please bring your paperwork with you if a seperate form needs to be signed.
- If arriving by bicycle, there are poles and posts nearby, just be sure to bring a cable lock
- If arriving by GRTC Bus, Route 7A, Route 7B, and Route 56 have nearby stops. Please visit http://ridegrtc.com/planning-your-trip/trip-planner for more details.
- If arriving by vehicle, please give yourself some extra time on arriving to be able to find on-street parking. Car pooling is encouraged!
Have a large group or want to learn more details about this event? Feel free to reach out to Qui.Nguyen@rva.gov!
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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