Volunteer Opportunity Details:

One of Vermont's largest remaining remnants of floodplain forest still thrives in Richmond. However, several species of highly invasive exotic plants are taking over the floodplain, pushing out native plants that are important for erosion control and wildlife while offering few, if any, benefits of their own. The Richmond Land Trust has a new program aimed at stopping the spread of the most aggressive alien species in our riverside nature preserves, and, where practical, replacing them with plants native to that unique habitat. We are also working to inform adjoining landowners of the threat and assist them in restoring native plants on their properties.

Preliminary work generally involves using scythes, machetes and similar tools to cut down stands of Japanese knotweed along the bank of the Winooski River. Volunteers should have the moderate strength to walk up to a half-mile and use those tools. The length of the work sessions is entirely up to our volunteers. Our philosophy is "Many hands make light work -- and a lot of fun."

This opportunity is sponsored by: Richmond Land Trust

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Community Service (School) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Animals Families / Parents This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals Parks & Environment

Contact Person: Brad Elliott, Chair, (802) 434-3543, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

PO Box 605 Richmond, VT 05477

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

05477

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Other volunteers
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	10-50
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Flexible
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	15
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	12
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	No
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on March 10, 2009