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Cleanup Leader 1 - Organize Your Own Group Cleanup Project

Location:

Montgomery County, MD

Description

Work with your team to remove trash & litter at a private park cleanup! This application is for groups that do not need SSL forms. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup.

Group types include:


  • Businesses, Corporations, & Adult volunteer groups (no minors)

  • Youth groups that do not need our SSL forms

    • Scout troops with elementary aged children

    • Community organizations/programs

    • Public schools/clubs

    • Private schools/clubs




Steps:
1. Apply using the group registration
2. Confirm cleanup details (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 for the complete guidelines to organize your cleanup!

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

Requirements:
- Coordinate cleanups with Watershed Cleanup Staff (and your organization)
- Communicate with your volunteer base
- Follow park policy & safety guidelines
- Collect and submit minor release forms from underage volunteers that attend cleanup without a parent/guardian (ex: school day of service)

Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years & up
- 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

If you'd like to offer SSL hours at your cleanup, apply 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)

Click here for details and to apply

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Individual Volunteer - Join a Cleanup Hosted by Montgomery Parks

Location:

Silver Spring, MD

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

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