- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Saturday Community Work Parties
ORGANIZATION: City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Join us as we steward our parks and trail most Saturdays by planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive weeds, spreading mulch, and picking up litter!
Sign up and learn more here: volunteerbellingham.org
All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!
These events are Parkscriptions Certified!
Important Registration Steps for volunteerbellingham.org:
- After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.
- If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:
- Responding to a Need as a Team : Galaxy Digital
- Guide to Connect Waivers: For Parents and Guardians of Minors : Galaxy Digital
- If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.
Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.
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About City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program
Location:
1400 Woburn Street, Bellingham, WA 98229, US
Mission Statement
The City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program empowers community to have the tools, knowledge, and skills to care for, restore, and protect Bellingham's parks, trails, and open spaces.
Description
There are many ways to participate in the Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program. We host regular drop in work parties throughout the year, support Park Stewards who volunteer independently, and collaborate with local groups to plan their own community-led work parties. Check out the Parks Volunteer Program website at: https://www.cob.org/gov/public/volunteer/parks
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Bellingham, WA 98229
DATE POSTED
December 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 5
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours each Saturday
- Volunteers should be aware that the work party site includes typical park uneven terrain. Volunteers assume all liability for conducting volunteer work within the project area. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation