10 Steps to Becoming A Yuba River Cleanup Volunteer

To protect our river and our community whilst being COVID safe, this year the Yuba River Cleanup will have a new format. Rather than one day of fun, the 2020 Yuba River Cleanup will be held across 12 days, allowing our community to volunteer in small groups while keeping social-distancing.

Follow these 10 Steps to becoming a Cleanup Volunteer in 2020

STEP 1:  Visit yubarivercleanup.org

STEP 2:  Download and read your Yuba River Cleanup Guide.

STEP 3:  Review the site map of Cleanup locations and descriptions.

STEP 4:  Register to volunteer at a Cleanup Site or register your Neighborhood Cleanup through our volunteer portal. You will receive a reminder email of your volunteer shift and location a few days before the Cleanup.

STEP 5:  Order your Cleanup T-shirt. Check your email for a registration confirmation that includes a VOLUNTEER DISCOUNT CODE for your Cleanup t-shirt.

STEP 6:  Gather your Cleanup supplies, trash bags, gloves, sunscreen, water bottle, and face mask.  See a complete Cleanup checklist in the Cleanup Guide.

STEP 7:  Volunteers can pick up extra Cleanup supplies and their 2020 Cleanup t-shirt at the SYRCL’s Yuba River Cleanup Drive-Thru before heading out to pick up trash. The Cleanup Drive-Thru will be located across the street from 313 Railroad Ave. in Nevada City.

STEP 8:  Pick up as much trash as you can carry, track what you are collecting with a Cleanup data card (located inside Yuba River Cleanup Guide), estimate or weigh your findings. Track any left trash still needing removed for the next volunteer shift.

STEP 9:  Dispose of garbage and recycling in your home bins or drop off at SYRCL office during drive-through hours.

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8:30am – 5:30pm

STEP 10: Complete a trash tally report and submit your entry for the Trash or Treasure Contest. Report additional trash needing removal to SYRCL along with any other outstanding notes about your site.

So what are you waiting for? Start your registration today
by determining which site is best for you and your family.

Register to Volunteer Here