About this Event
Program Overview
Introducing a new Volunteer Outreach program aimed towards students of all ages! Consistency, dedication, and retention is rewarded through a tier system. The more events a student participates in, the higher ranking they become within our Student Steward Program.
Purpose
This program aims to inform students of our varying volunteer opportunities, recruit students to engage, continue to volunteer, and reward them for their consistency. Through the acknowledgement of students’ dedication, it forms a sense of community and bonds with and among students through OCF. In turn, we get consistent volunteers in our spaces who are invested in our organization and can continue to give back and encourage others.
How will it work?
Starting in January, students that come to any OCF volunteer event will be tracked based on the number of events they have attended. This includes planting events, nursery volunteering, tree care volunteers, and UFEC workdays. This also includes any workshops that we may put on. Each tier corresponds to a certain number of events attended, and in turn, students are rewarded and acknowledged. Program will go on until the end of the school year (June 2026).
Tiers
3 events = “Tree Seedling”: certificate
5 events = “Tree Sapling”: social media highlight
8 events = “Tree Hugger”: pack of seeds
10 events = “Tree Hero”: social media highlight, OCF gear
Following the program launch, we will continue the day with volunteering at the Nursery.
Parking Details: Street parking is available on McKendrie St and Ruff Dr. Please avoid parking along Spring St, which is known to be checked, and vehicles parked there will be ticketed.
COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are no longer required while volunteering with Our City Forest.
Disclaimer: At this volunteer event, you may be working with individuals who are unvaccinated. Please use your discretion in taking the proper precautions.
Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.
Service work forms can be submitted electronically to [email protected], or brought with you to your volunteer shift.
*** If you have already submitted your forms, there is no need to send another copy. Thank you!
What to Bring to Volunteer:
- Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)
- Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)
- Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)
- Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift.
- Recommended: Gardening-type gloves
If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering for safety reasons.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center, 1000 Spring St, San Jose, United States
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