Trail, river and environment volunteering in Phoenixville
5 roles · 4 organizations
The Schuylkill River and the trail along it account for most of this work. Schuylkill River Greenways takes trail and river stewardship volunteers. The Green Team runs project teams you join rather than events you attend, and the Borough's Tree Advisory Commission is an appointed seat for anyone who cares about the canopy.
Open roles
Green Team Member (Join a Project Team)
Join one of the Green Team's volunteer project teams — Reduce/Reuse/Recycle (ReReRe), the Phoenixville GreenWay Team, or the Clean Energy Team — or propose and help build a new team around a local sustainability idea. Work ranges from recycling and waste-reduction initiatives to trail/greenway advocacy and community clean-energy projects.
⏱ Ongoing; self-directed team participation
Recreation Board Member
Makes recommendations to Borough Council for the maintenance, equipment, operations, and supervision of borough parks, playgrounds, playfields, and other outdoor and indoor recreation areas and facilities owned or controlled by the Borough of Phoenixville.
⏱ Appointed 4-year term
Trail & River Stewardship Volunteer
Assist with trail maintenance on the Schuylkill River Trail, help plan and host events, support environmental education programs, and contribute to water quality monitoring. Opportunities suit individuals or groups, for a single day or a longer commitment.
⏱ Single-day projects or ongoing commitment; sign up by opportunity
Tree Advisory Commission Member
Promotes public support for and involvement in street tree and public tree programs in the borough, works to involve neighborhoods in street tree planting, maintenance and removal planning, and provides a forum to coordinate policy recommendations and community input for the Manager, Council and Mayor.
⏱ Appointed 5-year term
Yardwork & Raised Garden Volunteer
Do light yard work such as pulling weeds, mulching in spring and fall, and tending floral beds; or support the raised garden weekly with watering, weeding, and harvesting vegetables donated to community partners.
⏱ Yardwork at volunteer's convenience; garden support weekly in season