Opportunity Details

Cleanup Leader 1 - Organize Your Own Group Cleanup Project

Location:

Montgomery County, MD

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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

Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 18

Job type: Event (1-7 days)

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

Group Leader requirements:
- Must be 18 years & up
- Must communicate all requirements and park policies with group members, and ensure fulfillment

Watershed Cleanups Volunteer Program

Valeria Espinoza

(301) 495-1302