Vancouver VolunTEEN seeking youth to gear up for after-school work parties on Thursdays

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Next volunteer event is Thursday at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in the Hazel Dell area

The city-county program offers youth 14-19 after-school service opportunities throughout Clark County.

Two-hour work parties are planned from 3:30-5:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month. The program runs from September through November and February through May.

Volunteers participate in activities such as invasive plant removal, trail maintenance and community center cleanup. To view a list of all spring Vancouver VolunTEEN events, visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/youth-projects

The next volunteer event will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. Please meet in the farm’s main parking lot.

All events take place rain or shine. Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves and light refreshments will be provided.

To register for a VolunTEEN event, go to www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/IdB1t17zclU or call 360.397.6118 ext. 1627.

Youths younger than 18 must provide a signed minor consent form, which is available at www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/youth-projects.


CONTACT
Karen Llewellyn
Volunteer Program coordinator
Public Works
360.397.2285 ext. 1627
karen.llewellyn@clark.wa.gov