Opportunity Details
Richmond Tree Week 2024 - Swansboro West Tree Planting
Join the City of Richmond Parks & Rect and the Swansboro West Civic Association for a neighborhood tree planting!
This event is a part of Richmond Tree Week - an event series from October 11th - 20th which focuses on all things TREES and how important they are to our community. Learn more at www.reforestrichmond.org/rtw-2024
Brief Organizational Description:
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, in both reducing stress-related mental health issues, and by improving overall health development in children, and encouraging physical activity. Join the City of Richmond's Parks & Rec as we support our community partners!
Volunteer Position & Responsibilities:
Volutneers will be assisting Parks & Rec staff and volunteer leaders from the Swansboro West Civic Association, in planting new trees in the Swansboro West neighborhood. Duties will include digging holes, scooping and amending soil, placing and planting 13 trees, applying mulch, and watering. We will be planting 15-gallon/1.5" caliper sized trees, which are larger in size, but will create an imediate impact to the area. Volunteers may want to bring along sunscreen or a head covering, as well as a refillable water bottle (and snack if needed).
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own if preferred. Be sure to wear sturdy closed toed shoes/boots, long pants and long sleeves. No prior experience or special skills necessary, though some lifting (max. 60lbs), kneeling, bending, overhead reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling and stooping will be required. All activities will be located outdoors, on the grassy tree-lawn next to sidewalks and streets. The planting areas are accessible from the street level via ADA ramps located at nearby intersections. Please be cautious when working around pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and of curb edges and sidewalk trip hazzards. 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. Thre will be a demonstartion on how to properly plant trees at the beginning of the event, so please arrive on time!
Time Commitment:
This event will be on Monday, 10/14 from 10am - 1pm, please arrive on time and plan on staying for the full 3-hours. Sign-ups close 48 hrs before the opportunity! This allows for proper planning and communication.
Other Information:
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Upon signup, you will recieve TWO emails; a confirmation from CFEngage, and an email 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.
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Volunteer hours will be verified within 72hrs after the end of the event, though the CFEngage website. Please bring along your paperwork, if a seperate form needs to be signed.
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ALL VOLUNTEERS must be accounted for! Please reply to the second email with details if you are bringing an additional person - children must be 16 years old or older and accompanied by a supervising adult.
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If arriving by bicycle, there are posts near by that you can lock to - bring a cable lock
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If arriving by GRTC Bus, Route 1A , Route 1B , Route 1C , and Route 2C have nearby stops. Please visit http://ridegrtc.com/planning-your-trip/trip-planner for more details.
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If arriving by vehicle, street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Car pooling is encouraged!
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Have a group or want to learn more details about this event? Feel free to reach out to Qui.Nguyen@rva.gov if you have any questions!
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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