Richmond Tree Stewards

Join the City of Richmond's Parks & Rec for some community tree care! We will be maintaining recently planted trees in Southside. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TRAINEES TO EARN VOLUNTEER (NON-PRUNING) FIELD HOURS.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be assisting staff from Parks & Rec, in some general tree care. Duties will include hand weeding the tree beds, mulching, 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).

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own gloves if preferred. Sturdy closed toed shoes/boots are required. No prior experience or special skills necessary, though some lifting (max. 50lbs), kneeling, bending, grasping, pushing/pulling and stooping will be required. Knowledge of proper pruning techniques would be a bonus, but not at all required (let us know if you can help with it though!). All activities will be located outdoors, in a large grassy field next to a popular walking/running track. 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:
This event will be on Saturday, Septermber 28th from 10am - 1pm, please arrive on time and plan on staying for the full 3-hours. Sign-ups close 2hrs before the opportunity! This allows for proper planning and communication.

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 2A, Route 2B, and Route 2C 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!

SIGN UP VIA THIS LINK or the QR code on the attachment: https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw0000859EszMAE/community-tree-c.... REPORT YOUR OWN VOLUNTEER HOURS, this qualifies as general tree care (not pruning=).