Train to become a Planting Crew Leader w/ Friends of Trees!

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Enjoy the idea of leading and learning from community members to plant trees?

Looking for a way to combat climate change?

Want to make lasting, positive change in a fun outdoor environment?

Become a Planting Crew Leader! Planting Crew Leaders complete an online and in-person training that shows you everything you'll need to know to lead volunteers from the public how to plant trees. After your training, we expect you to help lead a crew at 3 Saturday morning events Jan-May (select for events that fit your schedule!). More info on our webpage here: https://friendsoftrees.org/volunteer/how-to-volunteer/crew-leader/ Register here to save your place! (https://friendsoftrees.org/crew-leader-training/) Space limited; free tshirt and lunch included. In Person Training Date:- Saturday, Jan 11th 8:45-2pm ================ A few more details:

"Do I need to have planted a tree before?" Nope. You also don’t need outdoor experience, or any fancy gear. You simply need an interest in trees and enthusiasm in helping mentor others to plant them. FOT staff, arborists, and already trained Crew Leaders will teach you everything else you need to know!

"Where do Crew Leaders volunteer?" Crew Leaders are particularly needed in Beaverton, Forest Grove, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville, - these are the areas where we have the most planting events scheduled in the Jan-May ’25 season. If you’re willing to travel to these areas, that counts too! We’ll also be planting at other locations in Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties as well, but have fewer events.

"What is the time commitment for this role?" In total, you are expected to commit ~22 hours (this includes the online modules, In-Person training + 3 planting events, ~4 hrs each). The planting events are mostly on Saturday mornings and you’ll have dozens to choose from Janurary-May. We’ll send you a list of events you’re qualified for after you complete training.

"Do you have any age requirements?" We ask that Crew Leaders are age 16 or older. Youth 15 and younger are welcome to become Crew Leaders but we ask that they have an adult with them for the training and all 4+ of their events.

"Do I need my own vehicle / Do you provide carpool options?" While we try to promote carpooling, we hear from Crew Leaders that they are rarely able to connect with our carpool tool. Some events are accessible by public transportation or bike, while others require a private vehicle. We recognize it’s a barrier to have access to a private vehicle, and it is also recommended for this role.

"I have more questions!" Please refer to the Volunteer FAQ webpage (https://friendsoftrees.org/volunteer-faq/) or reach out to our staff: volunteer@friendsoftrees.org / 503-595-0213.