Shawnee County - Landscaping & Vehicle Washing/Cleaning at TARC - Friday (9:30 AM - 1 PM)

Get Connected Icon Happens On Sep 19, 2025
Get Connected Icon 9:30 am - 1 pm
Closed

Description

Join us in beautifying outdoor spaces and keeping our fleet of vehicles spotless and ready for action through this rewarding volunteer opportunity! As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our existing flower beds and maintaining the cleanliness and professional appearance of our vehicles. Your tasks will include weeding, spreading mulch, and ensuring our gardens are tidy and vibrant. As a volunteer, your role will be essential in maintaining the cleanliness and professional appearance of our vehicles.

Job Description:

Weeding: Help keep our flower beds free from weeds to promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
Mulching: Spread mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and provide a neat appearance to our gardens.
Sprucing Up: Assist in general maintenance tasks to ensure our outdoor areas look inviting and well-maintained.
What to Wear:
Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work, and suitable for the weather conditions. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory to ensure your safety while working with tools and mulch.


Job Description:
Exterior Washing: Thoroughly clean the exteriors of vans to remove dirt, grime, and road residue.
Interior Cleaning: Vacuum and wipe down interior surfaces, including seats, floors, and windows.
Assist with Supplies: Help organize and replenish cleaning supplies to ensure efficiency.
What to Wear: Please wear clothing suitable for cleaning tasks, including items that can get dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required for safety during cleaning activities.

Water, light snacks and lunch will be provided.  Minimum age for volunteers is 16.



Details

Get Connected Icon Q: Will you be attending the Nancy Perry Day of Caring Volunteer Celebration on September 19th?
A: No
Get Connected Icon Q: Will you be able to continue the project or have an alternate project if it's raining? If yes, please describe the back-up plan.
A: No
Get Connected Icon Q: Are you interested in receiving up to two shirts for your agency? If yes, how many and what sizes?
A: Yes - 3X and large
Get Connected Icon Q: Please select which category this opportunity best fits:
A: In-person
Get Connected Icon Q: List any materials that volunteers may need/want to bring to complete this project (example: gardening/work gloves) NOTES: These items can NOT be crucial to the success of the project.
A: Gardening gloves
Get Connected Icon Q: List all materials your agency/organization will provide to complete this project. NOTE: Your agency is responsible for supplying all materials necessary to carry out the project.
A: General basic gardening tools and supplies
Get Connected Icon Q: Are there any specific skills required for volunteers to complete this project? If yes, please explain.
A: Ability to kneel and get up and down often. Minimum age for volunteers is 16.
Get Connected Icon Q: Who will be the contact for questions leading up to the event?
A: Mandi Wells
Get Connected Icon Q: Are there any confidentiality/liability considerations concerning the project, location, or clients? If yes, please explain.
A: No
Get Connected Icon Q: I understand that I must submit proof of liability insurance to United Way of Kaw Valley (email to amott@uwkawvalley.org by August 31st) for the project to proceed.
A: Yes
Get Connected Icon Q: I understand that submitting this opportunity does NOT guarantee the project will be accepted or that volunteers will be assigned.
A: Yes
Get Connected Icon Register by Sep 5, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
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Get Connected Icon Requires: 2025 Nancy Perry Day of Caring

Location

Get Connected Icon 2701 Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS  66611