How to Volunteer for Ohio River Sweep
The Ohio River Sweep is now a full season of supporting cleanup events from March through October. The new, flexible format provides the opportunity for groups to make a big impact on waterways in their community based on the timeline that works best for them. Participants choose the date and location of their cleanup and the Ohio River Sweep provides support and supplies to hold the event.
Interested in participating in a cleanup, but don’t have a group to plan one with? Click here to check out our list of events that will be updated as events are submitted.
Ohio River Sweeps must follow all local protocol regarding health and safety.
In order to plan a River Sweep, coordinators will need to:
- Select a Date
- Select a Location (local parks are often great spots to clean!)
- Arrange Trash Disposal (call your local garbage service provider if you have more trash than you can safely carry out yourself)
- Recruit Volunteers
- Request Supplies: NEW – Be sure to request your supplies by the following recommended dates*:
- February 15 – March through April events
- April 15 – May through June events
- June 15 – July through August events
- August 15 – September through October events
- Sign the Waiver
- Attend your River Sweep
- Send a post River Sweep Report
If you are interested in organizing an Ohio River Sweep cleanup, contact us today!
*Please submit your event registration and supply request by the recommended dates above to help us process and ship materials efficiently. We ask for at least two weeks to prepare and mail supplies. These are not strict deadlines — we will do our best to accommodate all requests and support your cleanup efforts!
Questions? Check out our informational Toolkit
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