Volunteer Opportunity
Certified Weed Warrior at Smith Conservation Area, Littleton
Details
Benefits:
Description
Certified Weed Warriors work at a specific SVT property to manually remove invasive plants and then log their hours and their progress in an online system. Volunteers can work independently or with other Weed Warriors at their site.
Responsibilities include:
Be able to accurately identify target species on the property
Properly remove and dispose of or pile target species.
Keep accurate records of your time and the work you do and then enter the information in the online SVT Volunteer Log. The log should be filled out monthly, at a minimum.
Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to SVT staff.
Participate in periodic reviews with SVT staff to assess progress on assigned property.
While in the field, conduct yourself in a manner that reflects SVT’s values and mission.
Training on plant identification and invasive plant removal techniques will be provided.
Certified Weed Warriors work at a specific SVT property to manually remove invasive plants and then log their hours and their progress in an online system. Volunteers can work independently or with other Weed Warriors at their site.
Responsibilities include:
Be able to accurately identify target species on the property
Properly remove and dispose of or pile target species.
Keep accurate records of your time and the work you do and then enter the information in the online SVT Volunteer Log. The log should be filled out monthly, at a minimum.
Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to SVT staff.
Participate in periodic reviews with SVT staff to assess progress on assigned property.
While in the field, conduct yourself in a manner that reflects SVT’s values and mission.
Training on plant identification and invasive plant removal techniques will be provided.
Location
Smith Conservation Area
Directions
If driving from Route 2, take Exit 112 for Taylor Street, and turn left onto Taylor Street toward Littleton. Take a left immediately after the Route 2 ramps, onto Porter Road. Drive for 0.5 mile and turn left onto Whitcomb Avenue. After approximately 0.8 mile, the Smith Conservation Land parking area will be on your right, marked with an SVT "Smith Conservation Land" sign and kiosk.
Please note: Parking is not available across from 189 Whitcomb Ave, this is private property. Please continue to the parking area by our kiosk, marked with the Smith Conservation Land sign. The barn across the road from the parking area is also private property. Please do not park on that side.
How to Apply
Please visit our website to review the full position description and to submit your application.
Please visit our website to review the full position description and to submit your application.
