Share your knowledge of construction and guide program participants in learning new skills and serve as a role model and mentor.
Work with Taking Root staff to help plant trees at Taking Root planting events. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.
Work closely with Taking Root staff to help complete administrative tasks such as grant writing, database management (Registree, mailing lists etc.) and other tasks as needed. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.
Work closely with Taking Root staff to act as a liaison to nurseries that sell trees in your neighborhood. We will provide you with promotional info and go over specific requests we have for participating nurseries. Need for help will vary depending on which nurseries need a liaison.
Work closely with Taking Root staff to help staff events, booths etc around town. You will be asked to engage with the public to advocate for the need for trees, and educate residents about the importance of tree canopy. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.
Volunteering can be as varied as the parks themselves: support conservation efforts, trails, fishing, history, music, birds and wildlife, gardening, photography and natural landscapes. Help at an event or program, in the field, the office, the lodge or the welcome center!
Volunteers assist in prepping and maintaining the garden. These volunteers also assist at harvest time. Work varies depending on the season.
HUGS wouldn’t be where it is without the support of a multi-talented and passionate board. Board terms are two years and fulfill necessary leadership roles in marketing, finance, social media, grants and gardening. Support or advice for the board in any of these areas is always welcomed.
Are you a social butterfly? Volunteer to sit at the HUGS booth at Farmer’s Markets or community events like Operation Pumpkin, where you engage folks, spread the word about the organization, and sell produce.
Aid in the installation of gardens and teach youth how cool it is to grow their own food!