City of Abbotsford

It may be where you live, work or play – there is a street out there that could use your help. Volunteers adopt a length of roadway, and keep it free of litter and other garbage.

Note; your signup here is an expression of interest; you will confirm your participation in this program and chose your location assignment once your training is complete. 

Description of Responsibilities:
• Collect litter.
• Report vandalism/maintenance concerns.
• Garbage should be placed with your household waste collection.

Skills and Qualities Required:
• Ability to work independently.

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 14; unless with an organized group/organization or with parent/guardian supervision.
• Let us know what Park/Trail or Street you’d like to adopt.
• Submit your Volunteer Agreement.
  • Please note if you are under the age of 18 years old you will also need this form signed by a parent or guardian.
• Register for a Parks Orientation meeting which you will find under your volunteer profile opportunity tab.  During this meeting we will review safety tips and pick-up your clean up supplies. If you are in a group only the group leader is required to attend this orientation. (at this time these meetings will be held over ZOOM)
• Register for a Supply Pick up meeting to pick your supplies which you will find under your volunteer profile opportunity tab. 

Time Commitment:
• Flexible to your schedule.

Location:
• Liaise with staff to determine an appropriate location.

Additional Information:
Individuals can record volunteer hours under "Hours Log" in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you’ve logged.

All Volunteers for this program must be Level 1 approved. Levels 1 volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation, which includes a review of Clean-up safety guidelines.   

Contact:
Chrissy Borseth, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@abbotsford.ca
604-557-7050