(Note: The Greenspaces Program is no longer funded.)

Advice from previous Greenspaces grant project managers about ...

Volunteers

• Volunteers are the key to success for Greenspaces projects: they are essential for accomplishing short term on-the-ground work as well as long term assistance with planning and coordination.
  

• All volunteers need guidance, instruction, support, and encouragement.
  

• Volunteers offer the most when the project background and goals are well understood.
  

• Tasks assigned to volunteers should be specific and doable.
  

• Look for volunteers who live near the project site to assist with tasks such as monitoring, maintenance, and storage of tools and materials.
  

• Inviting volunteers to assist with the project design helps to build interest and commitment.
  

• Have a back up source of labor in case tasks do not get completed by volunteers during work parties.

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