Revive The Roots Volunteer Days

Join us on the first Sunday of the month, February through November, to help care for the lands of Mowry Commons! The day starts with a 12 PM check-in where the Volunteer Coordinator helps match all skill and ability levels with light to heavy levels of fiscal, mental and creative tasks. Members of our Land Stewardship Committee guide projects and help give insight into our practices on the land. Tasks vary depending on the weather, time of the year and what needs to be done. During our volunteer days you could be helping out with annual production (planting/weeding), trail maintenance, habitat restoration (getting rid of invasive species and planting beneficial ones), organizing, tool repair and maintenance, painting, trash pick-ups, building infrastructure and repair projects . All ages are welcome! The work ends around 3 PM when we gather for a shared meal. We make sure that there are always vegan and gluten free options. If you have other dietary restrictions please contact the volunteer coordinator, Amanda, at volunteer@revivetheroots.org.

Look for an email from volunteer@revivetheroots.org a few days prior to the scheduled volunteer day. This email will have important information about the projects for the day. Always feel free to reach out for information regarding accessibility and specific volunteer tasks.

Please know before showing up, there is no tolerance or space for homophobia, racism, transphobia, ableism, and any other forms of oppression. We welcome folks who are committed to creating a community where all can flourish.

Our volunteer day has become quite popular, we are so happy that you want to come help in caring for this land with us! Please sign up if you are committed to coming for the majority of the event. If your schedule changes and you can no longer attend, release your ticket so that folks on the waitlist can attend.

Note for groups, companies and schools: If you want to volunteer for Revive the Roots with a group please contact Amanda at volunteer@revivetheroots.org.

Let us know:

• Who you are
• Preferred days and times
• How many people will be attending
• And how you found out about Revive the Roots

Important Information:

Where to meet us:

Come to 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI and look for us near the Community Gardens, greenhouse and pavilion. You’ll be sure to see us! If you come late and don’t see anyone, call 401-305-0539.

What to bring and how to prepare:

• Come ready to work, socialize and learn!
• We require all folks working on the land to sign our Volunteer Agreement. Paper waivers are available onsite or you can fill out the Volunteer Agreement here: https://www.revivetheroots.org/volunteer-agreement.html
• Wear good shoes. Hard soled hiking or work boots preferred. Sneakers are okay. Sandals and open toed shoes are not recommended.
• Bring a water bottle. We can refill or supply a water bottle as needed.
• Wear what makes you comfortable! Dress for the weather, sunhats, long sleeves and pants are good for trail maintenance work. There are prickers, thorns, poison ivy and ticks on the property.
• We supply sunscreen, bug repellant and work gloves but every now and then we run out or don’t have the right size gloves. Bringing your own personal protective gear is always appreciated.
• The volunteer coordinator may ask if you have your own pruners or specialize tools to bring them to use during the day. Please keep track of what you bring. This is appreciated but not required.
• A port-a-potty is available near the community gardens. A sink is located in the community garden. Our bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible. It is a goal to improve accessibility. Please reach out if you have any questions or suggestions about how we can make our volunteer days more accessible.

Food:

We love being able to share food at the end of the day. It is how we show our appreciation and enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating what the land provides. Meals are served in a buffet/family style. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are alway provided. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions please let us know (by emailing volunteer@revivetheroots.org) and we will do our best to accommodate.

We do our best to have a few snacks, tea and/or coffee available throughout the day.

About Revive the Roots:

"Revive The Roots cultivates an inclusive environment free of judgment and biases where people and the environment thrive through sustainable practices, community building, and education. We prioritize shared resources and a collective vision to responsibly steward land for generations to come.​"

Find out more about us at our website! and Signup for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date with other happenings

Thank you for all your hard work & support ✨ We can only do this with you!

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

When you are on the premises of Mowry Commons (374 Farnum Pike and 10 Old Forge Rd) managed by Revive the Roots you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Revive the Roots and its affiliates and representatives. This includes yourself as well as any minors that are in your care. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Revive the Roots events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit the capabilities of Revive the Roots. You release Revive the Roots, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Revive the Roots or the person or entity designated to do so by Revive the Roots. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. We are respectful in all representation of guests enjoying Mowry Commons and Revive the Roots events. If you are approached by a photographer you can request to not be photographed, filmed or interviewed and this request will be honored.