Description

Work with your team to remove trash & litter at a private park cleanup! This application is for adult groups. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup.

Group types include:

• Businesses, corporations, college student groups & non-profit organizations (no minors)

Steps:
1. Apply using the group registration
* If your organization/group already has an account, contact us and don't create another account.
2. Confirm cleanup details with our staff via email/phone (qualified park or trail, date, time, # volunteers)
3. Pick up your Cleanup Kit & review guidelines
4. Have a fun and safe cleanup!
5. Submit your cleanup results, volunteer sign-in sheets, and email us minor release forms.

Click here to view the Parks Directory to find parks within our system.

If you'd like to lead a cleanup for youth volunteers, apply as a Cleanup Leader 2 here.

Questions?
volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

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Job Details

Description

Apply here if you are part of a youth-based organization and/or interested in offering SSL hours at your cleanup with Montgomery Parks. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup.

Group categories include:

• Watershed Organization Leaders who host public and private cleanups (ex: Sligo Stewards).


• Partner Organization Leaders who lead cleanups with youth volunteers (ex: scout troops, school groups, and non-profit organizations).


• Partner Organization Leaders who lead cleanups with youth and adults with disabilities.

Steps:
1. Apply using the group registration
** If your organization/group already has an account, contact us and don't create another account.
2. Complete background check
3. Complete training and/or training materials
4. Pick up your Cleanup Kit & SSL forms
5. Have a fun & safe cleanup!
6. Submit your cleanup results, volunteer sign-in sheets, and email us minor release forms.

Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years+
- Complete a background check with Montgomery Parks
- Able to lead volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds
- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)
- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streams
- Sign Volunteer Code of Conduct

Volunteer Benefits:
- Engage your community in rewarding cleanups
- Support your organization's goals and objectives
- Improve the water quality at your local stream
- Build your leadership skills
- Earn service credit toward your program/course (ex: Master Naturalists)

Questions?
volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Background check required: Yes

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate

Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Seasonal (2-6 months), Long-term (6 months+)

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Job Details

Description

*All students receiving SSL hours must pre-register*

Individual and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks staff and volunteers!
- Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
- Students must register with their name to receive SSL hours.
- All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours. Forms are provided at the cleanup.
- This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.
- To add volunteers to a family group send us an email.
- Wear clothes that can get dirty and shoes that can potentially get wet. Bags and gloves are provided.

Note: When an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Background check required: No

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

Click here for details and to apply

Job Details