What does the organization need?
Objective:
- Provide volunteer opportunities for persons in the community related to our recreational trails
- To improve the safety for trail users by cutting and removing branches and other vegetation that is encroaching on the trail
Responsibilities:
- Using clippers that can be furnished, cut and remove the branches and vegetation encroaching on the trail.
What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?
Training: No special training is needed beyond the orientation that will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator. As mentioned above, clippers and loppers will be provided.
How will this help the organization?
Impact of assignment: Removing the vegetation will make the recreational trails more safe and inviting for trail users. Also, removing the encroaching vegetation will allow the trail to dry more quickly after rains.
Benefits to volunteer: Opportunity to get outdoors on the trails, to appreciate nature and to value the trail network. Learn the various trails, where they go, and how they connect within the trail network. Walking for exercise!
For the volunteer
Qualifications: This is manual labor so there are no educational qualifications. Skills include the ability to manipulate a clipper or lopper, ability to walk or otherwise traverse the trail for at least 1 mile (walkers or electric chairs can be used). There is no age requirements nor background check.
Location: Various trails within Cedar Fall, Waterloo, Evansdale, Hudson or George Wyth State Park
Requirements: Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes for walking, long pants and long sleeves are best for protection.
Safety protocols: Social distancing and mask wearing if more than a single person at a time.
