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Opportunity Details

Care of the Park in 🌳 Branch Brook Park

Known nationally as the first county park system open to the public in the United States, local treasure Essex County Branch Brook Park needs you! Volunteers support experienced Branch Brook Park Alliance team members in various projects that change weekly but include one or all options noted below.

  • Prune, groom, rake, cultivate, water, weeding

  • Remove invasive plant species

  • Create and maintain restoration projects

  • Maintain portions of the historic Lenape trail

  • General debris removal
     

Need To Know:

  • All questions regarding this volunteer opportunity can be directed to us via email or call (973) 969-1189.
 
  • Waivers: There are two for each volunteer and in this paragraph are the links to download both. Adults attending the project, please help us expedite the "day-of-registration" process by printing the Jersey Cares Adult Waiver & Essex County Waiver in advance. Then sign and bring it with you. If you meet the age restriction and are under 18, please have a parent or legal guardian complete the required Jersey Cares Youth Waiver & Essex County Waiver and bring them with you to the project. Click the links in this paragraph to download the waiver. The minimum age to volunteer at this site is 12 with an adult and 16 without an adult.

  • Registration cutoff is 48 hours in advance of each occurrence start time. 

  • Teams/Groups, max size is 50 people. Please note you must assign a Team Captain who will keep everyone motivated to achieve the goals set for the day. When creating a team in your "My Account" section please provide real names (this is required, no fictitious names please) when registering. Tutorial on creating a team - watch here.

  • This volunteer opportunity is labor-intensive and on most days during the peak season, it's hot out.

  • Make sure to bring sunscreen and you might want to wear a hat.

  • Bring work gloves, we have a limited supply of previously used and freshly clean work gloves to provide. 

  • Always wear closed-toed shoes.

  • Supply water for yourself and anyone with you.

  • Consider wearing bug repellent

  • We dig-in, get dirty, and recommend wearing clothes you are comfortable getting weathered, tattered, and torn. 

  • This is a rain or shine project. In the case of dangerous weather, the project may be canceled. Please stay aware of incoming messages regarding updates to the occurrence.

  • After you register, you will receive an auto-triggered email with the meeting location for the date you registered. Please register first, as we are unable to accept anonymous guests. 


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The opportunity date and time you are looking for is no longer available. Here are the next available dates and times.
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Cleaning,Gardening/Planting,Debris Removal

Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:16+

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Sign up with a team

This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:

  • Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
  • Create a new team to sign up.

Signup Questions

Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:

I understand that I must arrive with a face covering and keep six feet social distance at all times.

I understand that signing up for this project means I’m filling a volunteer slot that is critical to its success. I commit to being present, on time and eager to support. By clicking "I Agree" below, I understand the significance of my commitment.

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