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Marshall Park Trails Restoration Event (age 10+) *Hands On*
Portland Parks & Recreation's - Natural Area Stewardship program works with volunteers of all ages to help enhance and restore Portland Parks natural areas, to provide habitat to wildlife and insects, and provide safe trails to park visitors.
About this Opportunity
- Join Portland Parks & Recreation staff and community volunteers in completing important ecological enhancement and clean-up projects at Marshall Park. Projects vary throughout the year and include planting and plant care, litter pick up, weedy plant removal, and/or fence work. No experience necessary! Children welcome, and must be accompanied by an attentive adult.
Volunteers will learn about soft surface trails, how build trails, how to maintain trails and what to look for on trails. We also will be learning about the parks we are working in.
How to prepare: Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your own personal water bottle and snacks. PP&R will provide tools, gloves, and instruction.
Interested in signing up a large group? If you are interested in bringing 10 or more volunteers to this event, please contact the organizer beforehand - we may or may not be able to accomodate your group at the event. If we cannot accomodate you at this specific event, we can work with you to find another time to come volunteer!
Interested in court-ordered community service opportunities with the City of Portland? Please call 503-823-5121 before volunteering.
Questions?
Exact location details will be sent to you by the volunteer coordinator prior to the project. Contact Ahmed Yusuf with any questions ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or by calling 503-260-2329.
Project Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older to attend this project; any volunteer under age 14 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
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If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project.
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All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form
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If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.
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Environment, Health & Wellness
Families, Low-income Communities, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender), Military/Veterans, Visitors & Travelers
Gardening/Planting,Other
Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+, Minimum Age:14+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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