Opportunity Details
Richmond Tree Week kickoff event - Davee Gardens tree maintenance
Brief Organizational Description:
Southside ReLeaf is dedicated to making Southside Richmond a greener, healthier, and more connected community by addressing environmental injustices and advocating for equitable green spaces.
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
Volunteers will be assisting with raking, weeding and remulching trees, as well as planting some new seedlings and adding cages to keep them protected. Maintenance will ensure that these trees continue to grow healthily, removing competition for resources and keeping roots protected as cold temperatures arrive.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Work will involve standing to rake, bending/crouching/kneeling to remove weeds, and moving loads of mulch via wheelbarrow and/or shovel. A very smal amoujnt of digging will be involed for planting.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
A willingness to get a little dirty, sweaty and a love of trees. Those who enjoy gardening or landscaping will have a lot of fun. This is also a great opportunity to learn.
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We recognize that people can experience barriers to participation for many different reasons. A person may need an accommodation related to a disability, interpretation or translated materials, help getting to an event, support with child care, consideration for food and dietary needs, or another form of support. We strive to identify and reduce these barriers so that more people can participate fully in our work.
Please reach out to our team if you need assistance to make participating in volunteering more accessible.
Time Commitment:
10am-12pm (2 hours)
Late arrivals and early departures are allowed but please commit to a minimum of 90 min. onsite.
Other Information (if applicable):
- Please bring any volunteer documents you need signed to verify hours.
- Wear closed toe shoes and clothing with which you have no issue getting dirty.
- Park in the vicinity of 3412 Ryburn Rd. or 3412 Deerwood Rd. The fitness park occupies the space between.
- Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Water and snacks will also be provided.
- Feel free to bring your own gloves. Gloves and tools will be provided
- GPS: 3412 Ryburn Rd. Park anywhere nearby and meet us in the fitness park halfway down Ryburn.
- Electronic Communication Consent: By signing up for an event, you are agreeing to join our email list. You may unsubscribe at any time or email sarah@southsidereleaf.org to be removed from our list.
- Photography Consent: By attending this event, you grant permission, right, and license to Southside ReLeaf to take photographs and videos at this event in which you may appear and to use, broadcast or publish such photos or videos related to the mission of Southside ReLeaf. Please email Lisa@SouthsideReLeaf.org if you do not wish to have your likeness used publicly.
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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