Nonprofit
Published 10 days ago
Done in a Day
Restoration Workday Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Elburn, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Workdays are typically 3 hrs long and offered multiple times per month.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cause Areas:
Education, Environment & Sustainability, Science & Technology, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
Other Requirements:
Children under 18 must have an adult with them. Groups of 10+ individuals must give notice prior to joining a workday.
Description
Get outside, make new friends, and keep active - all for the sake of restoring our natural ecosystems!
Purpose of Volunteer Service: To assist the site Steward with efforts to restore and protect native ecosystems.
Typical Assignment: To cut brush, build burn piles, pull herbaceous weeds, harvest seed and perform other tasks during restoration workdays.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Ability to perform physical activities, such as brush cutting, hauling branches, etc.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and schedules.
- Interest in learning about the natural areas, plants and animals.
- Ability to work as a team with other volunteers and staff.
Expectations:
- Attend a monthly two (2) to three (3) hour workday at a local preserve.
- Become familiar with the District’s restoration efforts and be able to share this knowledge with the general public.
- Represent the Forest Preserve District of Kane County in a warm and professional manner.
- Provide ideas and suggestions for improvement of the volunteer program and/or your volunteer position.
Head over to our website to view a 3-month outlook of upcoming restoration workdays near you! https://www.kaneforest.com/upload/VolunteerWorkdays.pdf
Questions or concerns? Reach out to our Stewardship Specialist at CarlsonRachel@kaneforest.com
Location
On-site
Kane County Forest Preserves (multiple locations, see schedule for details)
Elburn, IL, USA
Directions
See our workday schedule for participating locations throughout Kane County: https://kaneforest.com/upload/VolunteerWorkdays.pdf
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Interested volunteers can attend a workday with no registration required!
Those wanting additional training opportunities and invitations to exclusive volunteer events should register on our website by filling out the formal volunteer application, background check, and liability waiver.
