What says love like maintaining the tools we use all year long??
Washington Trails Association and Columbia Springs converge to clean, paint and repair the tools all our volunteers rely on throughout the season. Come lend a hand--snacks included!
On the 14th, we will have cleaned, sharpened, and painted all our tools. THIS small work party will be to make sure the painting tape gets removed from everything, we tie up any loose ends, and get all the tools back to our tool locker.
No experience is necessary.
Project Description: This is a small work party that will convene at Columbia Springs to make sure all our tool's wooden handles got oiled and that we get the tape off everything. You may also help get tools loaded up to go back to our tool locker, or unload in the locker itself.
Schedule:
9:00 AM: Meet the crew and mandatory safety orientation
Morning to 11:45 PM: Work at your own pace
12:00 PM: Clean up and party ends!
Planning Information: Be sure to wear clothes that are okay to get a little paint on!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party:
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! We provide the training and tools you need.
Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18
What to Wear - Required:
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
Long pants
Recommended:
Sturdy work or hiking boots
Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring:
Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information:
WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
Registration is required: Join Waitlist