Opportunity Details
Invasive Species Removal - From public spaces to parks project
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 creating a path through the ivy so that this space is more easily accesible. As a volunteer, you will assist us in creating this path by removing English Ivy.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be removing English Ivy by hand. Removal will include bending and kneeling.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
No special skills are required to be successful in this project. We will have a training session Tue. July 30 at 10:30a for approximately one hour.
Time Commitment:
Tuesday July 30, 2024 - 10:30a - 2:00p - Training and removal
Wednesday July 31, 2024 - 10:30a - 2:00p -Removal
Other Information (if applicable):
- Volunteers will be marked in the CFEngage system. If you need a signature to document attendance, please bring your form with you.
- Training will take place Tuesday, July 30, at 10:30a. We anticipate one hour of training.
- Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. The temperature under the canopy is significantly lower. Feel free to bring a long sleeve shirt if you like, but it is not required.
- 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): 5+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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