Helping Hands at Rye Nature Center

Volunteers will help provide much needed help in removing invasive plants, clear up the land, and assist in tree maintenance in preparation for the Fall season. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, or 5-15 years old with an adult and signed youth waiver to participate in this event. Wear closed toe shoes, long sleeves, long pants and items you do not mind getting dirty. Bring a reusable water bottle. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided. Adult and youth waiver forms will be provided at check-in and must be signed by each volunteer prior to starting work.

PARKING: Lower Parking lot – a parking pass will be emailed to all volunteers who should print out a copy and display on dashboard when parking. This project is a part of 9/11: Serve + Remember.

FAQs:

I am signing up with a family or group, or with children between the ages of 5-15.

1. If you are signing up with one or more people, or there are volunteers between the ages of 5-15 in your team, you MUST click "Sign Up With a Family, Group, or Team" below.
2. If you are not already logged into your volunteer profile, you will be prompted to log in or register a profile.
3. You will be asked to create or select your team. If creating a new team, give your team a name and description, then enter all of the names of your teammates. (Enter your teammates' unique emails if you want them to receive updates on the project or to help them add this project to their personal volunteer activity history. For children, enter their ages.)
4. You will be prompted to complete your registration.

I accidentally only registered myself. How do I register as a team?

1. Log into your volunteer profile and identify the project you signed up for (by yourself) in your "Upcoming Opportunities" section.
2. Click "Remove" to remove yourself from the project.
3. Follow steps 1-4 above to register as a team.

Can my child under 5 join me for this project?

1. This project is best suited for volunteers who are 16+ and young volunteers aged 5-15 who register alongside an adult. For younger volunteers, please find more age-appropriate family projects at volunteernewyork.org/youth-families. You will always need to "Sign Up With a Family, Group, or Team" with younger volunteers. Please pay attention to minimum age requirements!