Grab a few friends and join us in cleaning our 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 a little further away. This option could be useful if you want to clean-up the pathway 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 cleanup! 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 5:50pm. The opportunity ends at 6:00pm, but to allow time for check-out, please arrive at 5:50pm. The opportunity starts at 2:00 pm, but feel free to arrive any time before 5:00pm. You will most likely get turned away if you arrive after 5:00pm because there will not be enough time to complete the clean up in that timeframe.
How are my volunteer hours determined?
- One full trash bag (trash bag MUST be filled to the top)
- 1 volunteer hour
** 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 3 hours long, 3 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
- Yellow "Volunteer" vests which are required are provided at the check-in location.
- 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
Volunteer Warning Policy
Please follow all event rules, safety guidelines, and instructions from our volunteer team. Strike 1 will result in a warning. Strike 2 will result in removal from our volunteer services and ineligibility to volunteer with us in the future. Serious violations may result in immediate removal.
For more information about the policy, please contact communityactionteam@ucmail.uc.edu
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.
