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Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us and Groundwork RVA as we continue work on the new park space at Ernest Rd. 

Brief Organizational Description: 
Our mission is to improve health outcomes and the quality of life for Southside Richmond by building green spaces and advocating for people-centered policy. 

Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:

This phase of the project involves clearing out areas to be reseeded and replanted with native plants.  As a volunteer, you will assist us in clearing these areas by raking English Ivy vines, moving ivy debris, and freeing trees from climbing ivy.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

Volunteers will be removing English Ivy vines with rakes, and by hand, moving ivy debris, and clipping vines to eradicate climbing ivy.  Removal will include bending, and pulling.  Moving vines may require lifting and pushing in a wheelbarrow.  Clipping may include bending, squatting or kneeling.

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

No special skills are required to be successful in this project.  

Time Commitment:

Monday, January 20, 2025  10a - 12p (2 hours)

Other Information (if applicable):

• Volunteers will be marked in the CFEngage system.  If you need a signature to document attendance, please bring your form with you.

• Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Boots are recommended.

• Parking will be in a residential neighborhood on the street.  The address you may look up to get you there is 2913 Ernest Rd.  Parking anywhere nearby is sufficient.  Please do not block driveways or mailboxes.

• Please bring a refillable water bottle.  You are welcome to bring your own gloves.  Gloves will be provided. 

  • If you arrive late, you will see an area that has a No Parking sign.  Walk back and then to the right, and you will find us.