Community Clean Up Green Up
(BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association)
Position ID: V-HVC0030
Last Full Update: 24 May 2022
Opportunity Details: Community Clean Up Green Up
Comments | Please note that volunteer hours are only applicable for litter clean up or green up activities taking place in Burlington. |
Contact | Sue Alksnis, BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association; Phone: 905 975 5563; Email: volunteer@burlingtongreen.org |
Duties | Burlington’s Clean Up Green Up registration is open! Sign up to participate in this popular and rewarding city-wide opportunity to collect litter from our communities, and you can also register to participate in various green up activities that you can do with the community and at home to help grow the local tree canopy and strengthen local biodiversity too! Since BurlingtonGreen began hosting this inclusive event in 2011, a whopping 110,950+ participants have joined these collective efforts, resulting in cleaner and greener parks, streams, schoolyards and neighbourhoods. You can participate in this eco-action activity through to October 31! Please note that the community’s health and safety is of utmost importance to us, please follow Halton COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety and those around you prior to choosing to participate in any eco-activities or tips shared by BurlingtonGreen. Visit www.burlingtongreen.org for further details and to sign up to participate! |
More Info Link | https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/ |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Nature / Environment ; Seasonal Support (Fall) ; Seasonal Support (Spring) ; Seasonal Support (Summer) ; Youth Engagement |
Skills/Experience | Open to all. Some participants may need guidance as this is a self-directed activity. BurligntonGreen provides safety and other tips for a successful and fun activity. |
Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Short Term |
Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall |
Accessibility | Accessibility is dependent on the clean up location you choose. |
Location | City of Burlington |
Number of Positions | Burlington |
Training | Information and resources provided on the BurlintonGreen website. |
Cost | No cost to participants. Clean up supplies available at community depots. See website for details. |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 12 Mar 2022 |
End Date | 31 Oct 2022 |
Agency Details: BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association
Office Phone | 905-975-5563 |
bg@burlingtongreen.org | |
Website | www.burlingtongreen.org |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 91515 Roseland Plaza Burlington, ON L7R 4L6 |