How can you Help?
We love our volunteers as they are our greatest asset. Without the active support of the community, the mission of TreesCharlotte would not be possible. We rely on thousands of volunteers each and every year to help plant, care for, and give away trees. If you’re passionate about growing Charlotte’s canopy, volunteering with TreesCharlotte is a great way to roll up your sleeves, get a little dirty, and have fun!
Here are a few of our volunteering needs:
Planting trees at events
Packing seedlings for distribution
Engaging with the community
Become a TreeMak
Stewardship – caring for trees already planted
Visit the events calendar for all our volunteer event opportunities.
Blue ribbons mark events where volunteers are needed! If you have a group of 10 or more please contact Christian Battistini – Christian@TreesCharlotte.org and for corporate group inquires please contact Beth Brodie – Beth@TreesCharlotte.org
What do you Need to Know for Planting Events?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our tree planting events! Below is some general information that you will want to know before you come. We are grateful for your help and support. Volunteers are what make our events fun and successful.
WHERE: We plant trees in a variety of places all around Charlotte including schools, neighborhoods, churches, and more!
HOW: We hope to make your volunteer experience enjoyable! Holes are pre-augured and the needed tools are provided. Volunteers only need to bring a smile and expect to get dirty!
WHEN: Planting events, known as TreeDays, are usually held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves, wear long pants, and closed-toed shoes that are appropriate for digging. Keep in mind you will get dirty and the day may be chilly and wet. Tools (shovels and rakes) needed to plant trees, along with water and snacks will be provided.
AGE REQUIREMENT: Children of all ages are welcome to attend our plantings. We just ask an adult is supervising them!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions!
- All holes are pre-dug for your convenience.
- Shovels and rakes will be provided.
- Upon checking in at the volunteer table you will learn your assigned planting zone.
- After opening remarks, your TreeMaster(s), or lead volunteer(s), of your zone, will provide training on how to properly plant and care for trees.
- TreeMasters will be with your group throughout the event to guide you on which trees to plant in which locations.
Praise for TreesCharlotte
“Thank you so much Dave!! What an amazing day! Everything ran so smoothly, and I couldn’t believe how quickly we were able to plant all those trees. The parents were very impressed, and that is a hard thing to pull off with that crowd! I can’t express how much it meant to me to see all those little kids out there taking part in such a beautiful event. They truly did change the world on Saturday. I think it will be something they will remember forever, and they will be able to bring their families back to see the trees they planted in 2016. It was just so cool!! Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of something so special. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.”