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Chainsaw Ops Volunteer (long-term recovery)

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ORGANIZATION: GROUNDED BOOTS RELIEF

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Are you skilled with a chainsaw and want to make your time and talent count? Grounded Boots Relief is looking for volunteer sawyers to support disaster recovery efforts throughout the Southeast. Whether it’s clearing trees after storms, opening access routes, or helping families reclaim their properties, your experience behind the saw can make an immediate impact.

We deploy in times of crisis to bring fast, practical relief - and that often starts with a chainsaw in hand. We're especially seeking volunteers comfortable working in post-disaster environments, with safety-first mindsets and a heart for helping neighbors in need.

What you'll do:

  • Use chainsaws to remove downed trees and debris

  • Help clear access for emergency vehicles, volunteers, and survivors

  • Work with a team of Grounded Boots Relief volunteers in field operations

  • Stay mission-ready and support communities across a 500-mile radius

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Chainsaw experience

  • Your own PPE and saw (not required, but preferred)

  • Familiarity with post-disaster environments is a plus

Bonus if you’re certified in Sawyer levels (USFS or equivalent), but we welcome all skill levels and will connect you with training opportunities where needed.

Let your hands do the heavy lifting - and your heart lead the way. Join us in bringing grounded, boots-on-the-ground relief when it matters most.

More opportunities with GROUNDED BOOTS RELIEF

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About GROUNDED BOOTS RELIEF

Location:

1621 Brevard Rd, HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28791, US

Mission Statement

Among the first boots on the ground, we deliver critical support and resources to communities when they need it most.

Description

Grounded Boots Relief is a nonprofit disaster response organization based in Western North Carolina. Our mission is simple but critical: we respond immediately to disasters, providing life-saving resources like food, water, and medical, while also assisting in implementing long-term recovery efforts wherever we’re needed. From hurricanes to wildfires, we focus on what’s most needed in the moment-whether that’s drones for SAR, boots on the ground clearing debris, or propane tanks for heating. We’re here to bring hope, help, and tangible relief when it matters most. With community support and trusted partnerships, we’re building a future where no one will have to face disaster alone.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Community, Crisis Support, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

28791

(35.36641,-82.50776)
 

DATE POSTED

June 25, 2025

SKILLS

  • Disaster Cleanup
  • Carpentry
  • Woodworking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours a week
  • No matter how much prior experience or informal training a volunteer may have, all sawyers and chainsaw operators must complete our 30-minute on-site orientation before beginning work on their first deployment with Grounded Boots Relief.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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