Volunteer
The Office for Sustainability has ongoing opportunities to get involved in our work on campus and in the community. Examples of volunteering include working in the Eco-Corridor, participating in a park cleanup, and engaging with local organizations in their volunteer efforts.
Below are a few upcoming opportunities. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to join. If you have any questions, please reach out to sustainability@richmond.edu.
Fall 2025 Opportunities
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September 19, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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September 23, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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September 26, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the Gazebo on Westhampton Lake.
This volunteer session will be focused on lake cleanup. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 3, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 10, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 13, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 17, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 24, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 28, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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October 31, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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November 1, Various Shifts
Volunteers are needed for the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge! Help the Rethink Waste Department divert waste after the football game this year by volunteering to sort compostables, recyclables, and landfill items during and after the game.
Learn more and register to volunteer!
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November 7, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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November 13, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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November 18, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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November 21, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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December 2, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.
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December 5, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Trailhead of the Eco-Corridor
Participants can assist in a variety of activities including mulching, pulling invasives, working in the garden, and more. To get more details on this week’s scheduled activity, contact our Natural Areas Steward at Joseph.Day@richmond.edu.
Please bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and protective clothing. Volunteers are welcome to join for the whole session or part of the session.
Registration required. Please sign up through our Eventbrite page.