Lake Wheeler Big Sweep

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Event Description:
Come help clean up the shoreline and park grounds of Lake Wheeler Park to keep our environment and waterways litter-free! Volunteers will pick up litter inside the park grounds and shorelines of Lake Wheeler and Simpkins Pond. Questions? Please call the park office at 919-662-5704.

Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers will use litter pickup sticks and trash bags to collect trash from the park.

Volunteer Impact:
Lake Wheeler Park is open year-round and is a highly visited park. Volunteers help keep the park free of debris and litter for all park users and wildlife. Lake Wheeler is a primary water resource for surrounding communities so volunteer efforts go to keeping our watersheds clean and litter free!

Work Environment:
Work is outside and in the elements. Areas traversed include open fields, hiking trails with uneven terrain, parking lots, roadways, and shorelines. Restrooms are located in 2 areas of the park.

Volunteer Requirements:
Pre-registration is required. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. All volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Everyone who volunteers must sign a release form. Those under 18 years of age will need a parent/guardian to sign their form.

Other Instructions:
Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Please wear-appropriate clothing for the cleanup such as close-toed shoes (no open-toed flip flops). Make sure to bring your own water bottle.

Group Registration:
A group contact must email prvolunteer@raleighnc.gov with a number of slots to reserve. Please also include the event name and, if applicable, which shift(s) you would like to assist with.

COVID-19 Policy:
Volunteers must follow the COVID-19 policies below so that projects are safe for everyone.

• All Volunteers
  
  • We are no longer requiring mask be worn, but they are welcome
  • Maintain a safe social distance of 6 ft.
  • Please do not register to volunteer if you are showing COVID-19 symptoms or have recently been exposed
• Indoor Volunteers
  
  • Ongoing Indoor volunteers such as coaches, docents, or instructors are required to show proof of full vaccination that will be verified during the application/onboarding process

Per department policy, this volunteer opportunity is not to be used towards court-appointed/ suggested community service hours.