Urgent Need Cleanup: SW Naito near SOLVE HQ

Join SOLVE for a cleanup in Southwest Portland! There are a few areas along Naito Road, near the downtown Portland and Tom McCall Park, that need our help. Join us on January 22nd at 10:00 AM. During this cleanup, you will work with SOLVE staff in small groups to clean up piles of trash in the area. We hope to see you there.

When: Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Meeting Location: 2000 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97201 - MAP LINK

What to Bring: Come wearing sturdy work boots, if you bring personal belongings please bring a backpack so you can pick up trash hands-free. Dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, and long pants. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast call for a rainy day. We also recommend that volunteers bring their own water bottle.

COVID Safety: Masks are required at check-in and outdoors when you cannot keep 6 ft. distance.

What's Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests. We will also provide water so everyone can stay hydrated.

Restrooms: A portapotty will be made available to volunteers.

Parking: There will be parking at SOLVE HQ.

Accessibility: The check-in area is in a place that is wheelchair accessible. Most of the cleanup work will take place on city sidewalks that are wheelchair accessible. Please reach out if you have any questions or a need for accommodations. We will do our best to support you.

Youth Volunteers:  Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth volunteers ages 13-17 will have to have their guardian sign a separate youth waiver form if they are attending a SOLVE event without a guardian. Find the link to the youth waiver form here. Youth Waiver Form or here SOLVE | Volunteer Group Guide (solveoregon.org)

Contact: For questions, please contact V. Curbelo v@solveoregon.org