Get Involved: Public Works - Adopt-A-Spot

Adopt-A-Spot

Description:

You, or the organization you represent, can adopt a specific median, multi-use path, roadway, transit stop or pocket park for a period of one year (with the option to renew annually).

This option allows individuals and groups a volunteer opportunity to contribute to the beautifying of the public domain and overall community well-being. Volunteers can set their own schedule for this work. The City of Boulder will recognize participants for their contributions to keeping public property debris-free and enhancing the city’s overall aesthetics.

 Requirements:

• The desire to support staff by keeping the areas neat and clean
• Sign a volunteer acknowledgement of Risk and Release and provide signed copies to staff for any additional volunteers that are recruited to assist with clean-up efforts.
• Sign a adopt a spot volunteer application
• Review the Volunteer Handbook and provide to participants
• Attend an orientation training with a member of our staff
• Be familiar with the safety hazards of this job which are stated in the agreement
• Be our eyes and ears and report vandalism or any maintenance concerns to Public Works staff
• Use water-wise plants (preferred)
• Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public
• Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented
• Report volunteer hours monthly using Count Me In Boulder.

Time Commitment:

Monthly visits to the adopted area (weekly for RTD stops) are required.

Your visit could include a visual inspection of the area up to maintenance on the area that includes any of the following (if applicable):

• Remove trash, leaves, and debris a minimum of once a month (week for RTD stops).
• Weed (mechanical or manual means only – no herbicide/pesticide application) a minimum of every two weeks during growing season (April – October).
• In the fall, pruning any ornamental grasses, pick up and dispose of leaves, and mulch existing mulched areas (city to provide mulch).
• Edge trim where landscaped areas meet hardscape areas; clearance trim anywhere landscaping is conflicting with pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
• Report any observable problems with the irrigation system (i.e., leaks, misdirected spray, etc.) or any hazards (such as needles) to Transportation Maintenance 303-441-3200.