Volunteer Opportunity Sunday, April 19

“PITCH IN FOR PARKS” ON APRIL 19
Westchester’s annual spruce-up promotes teamwork and stewardship.

Spring is here and Westchester County Parks is issuing the call to civic-minded individuals, organizations and community groups to take part in the annual “Pitch in for Parks,” Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at most county park locations. Volunteers of all ages, interests and skills are invited to roll up their sleeves and join in this worthwhile community effort to help spruce up the county parks, pathways and nature preserves for the season ahead.

“Pitch In for Parks,” the largest single-day volunteer activity of the year in the county parks, is co-sponsored by the Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc. a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the Westchester County Parks system. “Pitch In” welcomes groups and individuals who want to spruce up their favorite spot for hiking, swimming, picnicking or relaxing, or who just want to make a difference in their communities. By pitching in, participants play an active role in the stewardship of the Westchester County parks, which encompass more than 18,000 acres of parks, trails and nature centers. Volunteers help with such tasks as trail clearing and pruning, flower bed preparation, debris removal, staining, painting, sweeping and cleaning. Whether you have a specific skill or specialty, or prefer to contribute wherever the need is greatest, there will be many ways to take part in this important effort.

You can volunteer for an hour or two, or spend the entire day. Participants should dress appropriately for work. Work gloves and cleaning tools and supplies will be provided for all volunteers who sign up in advance.

In the event of rain, “Pitch In for Parks” will be held on Sunday, April 26.
In the past, “Pitch In” has drawn more than 2,500 people annually who have worked an estimated 12,000 hours and removed more than 55,000 pounds of trash and debris, cleared 27,000 linear feet of trails, and performed general clean-ups at a variety of county park locations.

Businesses are also sought to support the effort by donating snacks and beverages for volunteers at a park of their choice on the day of the cleanup.
Click here for more information, or to sign up for a specific project call (914) 864-7054.