Work closely with Taking Root staff to act as a liaison to nurseries that sell trees in your neighborhood. We will provide you with promotional info and go over specific requests we have for participating nurseries. Need for help will vary depending on which nurseries need a liaison.
Work closely with Taking Root staff to help staff events, booths etc around town. You will be asked to engage with the public to advocate for the need for trees, and educate residents about the importance of tree canopy. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.
Work with Taking Root staff to help plant trees at Taking Root planting events. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.
Work closely with Taking Root staff to help complete administrative tasks such as grant writing, database management (Registree, mailing lists etc.) and other tasks as needed. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.
We train leaders to be Shepherd’s Representatives within their organizations – churches, neighborhoods, extended families, community centers, clubs, workplaces, businesses, etc. A Shepherd’s Rep inspires their friends, family members, associates, and neighbors to answer God’s call to serve, creates a service team of dedicated volunteers, and acts as a liaison between their team and our…
Is your church group, youth group, workplace, Boy or Girl Scout Troup, club, organization, group of friends, etc. looking for a service outlet? You’ve come to the right place! Contact us and we will match your group with the appropriate way to help!
Our volunteers serve in many capacities, including registration, office work, construction and tradesmen work, housekeeping, prayer team, or special guest presenters. If you don’t see your area of skill or interest listed here, we still need your service!
Consider cooking a meal or baking a dessert that can be taken in our bus to serve 40-50 people in a weekend.