Volunteer
Join the cause of a cooler Louisville.
Increasing Louisville’s a tree canopy is a big job – one that requires a community-wide commitment. We need people like you to help us plant and prune trees and educate others about the critical role trees play in our city.
*Big news ... our volunteer page is getting an upgrade this summer!*
Soon you'll be able to view all upcoming opportunities in one place, sign up quickly, fill out your waiver online, track your volunteer hours, and even get automatic reminders about your upcoming shifts. Whether you're a first-time volunteer, a group leader planning a team day, or someone who joins us season after season, this new system is designed to make showing up for trees easier. Stay tuned—we can't wait to share it with you!
CANOPY CORPS VOLUNTEERS
Becoming a Canopy Corps Volunteer is a wonderful opportunity to help increase Louisville’s urban tree canopy! As a member, you will assist TreesLouisville in planting, pruning, watering, and mulching projects across the city. TreesLouisville will provide you with proper training from an ISA-Certified Arborist on the best practices to plant and care for trees. If you are looking to be a part of a committed volunteer experience, willing to get your hands dirty, and share your knowledge of tree care with other community members, then this is the opportunity for you! In order to become a Canopy Corps Volunteer, you must attend a training session as well as be able to work outdoors lifting, bending and digging.
SPECIAL EVENTS & EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERS
As a Special Events & Educational Volunteer, you will be the voice of TreesLouisville to the public! This volunteer opportunity allows you to engage with our community through outreach booths at festivals, farmers markets, and other events, as well as provide educational information about the importance of Louisville’s urban tree canopy. Special Events Volunteers may also assist TreesLouisville in larger events like tree giveaways and landscaping projects. This opportunity does not require training before you are able to volunteer.
Ready to do your part?
Check out our events calendar at the bottom of this page to find the opportunity that's right for you.
Questions? Contact our Volunteer & Programs Director at
morgan@treeslouisville.org.
Have a large group?
Do you have a business or community group that is looking to help our city through a greening project? We love working with volunteer groups and would be happy to help facility a fun team bonding activity for your organization!
TreesLouisville offers group projects in the form of tree maintenance such as mulching or watering, or a tree planting event. Since 2015 we have facilitated numerous group volunteer experiences that can be tailor-made to fit your organization's needs. We have first aid certified staff to ensure your safety and do our best to incorporate learning opportunities within the volunteer event.
Interested in learning more about how your group can help grow Louisville's tree canopy?
Contact morgan@treeslouisville.org today!
Interested in sponsoring a planting project? We'd love to hear from you!
Whether you're looking to beautify your corporate campus, work toward CSR goals, or give back to your community, tree planting is a fantastic option.
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9:30am Campus Clean Up
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9am Pruning Workshop
1pm Safe & Thriving Neighborhoods Event
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9:30am Prune Minors Lane
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10am Prune McDowell Center for the Blind
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10am Prune Preston Park/Shelby Academy
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9am Pruning Workshop
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9:30am Watterson Elementary Pruning
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