Grab a few friends and join us in cleaning the community!
When you arrive to 2728 Short Vine St., you will check-in, grab a provided trash grabber, and either a bucket or a trash bag to collect any trash found. After you check-in, you will need to watch a safety video made by UCPD police officers. You will not be permitted to volunteer until after you watch the safety video.
Choose any area in the surrounding community to get started! You can clean up near the check-in site in Corryville—or you can make your way to a place that may be a little further away. This option could be useful if you want to clean up the pathways that you usually take to class, or if you'd like to clean somewhere where you typically spend a lot of time.
Make sure to arrive with enough time to finish the clean-up! We suggest giving yourself one hour—at least—to check-in, clean, and check-out. All supplies will need to be checked back in to 2728 Short Vine St. at 12:50pm. The opportunity ends at 1pm, but to allow for check-out time, please arrive at or before 12:50pm. The opportunity starts at 10:30am, but feel free to arrive any time before 12:00pm. You will most likely get turned away if you arrive after 12:00pm because there will not be enough time to complete the clean up in that timeframe.
How are my volunteer hours determined?
- One full bucket (buckets MUST be filled to the rim of the bucket for one half hour)
- 1/2 of a volunteer hour
- 1/2 of a volunteer hour
- One full trash bag (trash bags MUST be filled to the top. If another bucket can be added to the trash bag, it is not full)
- 3 volunteer hours
** If you do not completely fill your bucket/bag, the hours awarded for your service will be decided by the event organizer. **
Since the event is 2.5 hours long, 2.5 hours is displayed below. Volunteer hours only follow the guidelines outlined above.
If you're participating with a group, the total trash collected will be divided amongst the total number of group members.
Preparing for your Community Clean-Up
Come prepared!
- Make sure you're hydrated appropriately prior to your volunteer date
- Look at the weather radar to ensure you will be comfortable in your clothing option
- If the opportunity gets cancelled or delayed due to weather issues, the site supervisor will send out a notification via email
- If lightning strikes, please find the nearest sheltered location inside a building or vehicle with the rest of your group
Working in groups/pairs is strongly encouraged! The "Buddy System" will...
- Make sure you stay safe
- Make the clean up more enjoyable
- Allow the clean up to be more efficient
Wear the appropriate clothing
- Bright colors allow for greater visibility between you and others
- Optional yellow "Volunteer" vests are provided at the check-in location if you would like one
- We strongly advise borrowing one if you will be going near main roads!
- Closed-toed shoes are encouraged in case you are in a rougher landscape
- Long pants keep your legs safe when working with trees or bushes
If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason
—please contact cat@uc.edu—
Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.
