9.4.1 Purpose
Green Team volunteers assist local non-profit organizations by providing volunteers to clean up invasive plants and provide other services.

9.4.2 Management
It is helpful to have two leaders to handle the recruitment and organizing for each event. The leaders are often called VIC’s – Volunteers-In-Charge

9.4.3 Recipients of Volunteer Services
We volunteer to conduct clean-up for Capitol Land Trust, Thurston County Stream Team and others. 

9.4.4 Transportation
Usually there are enough volunteers to request a Panorama Bus through LEDServices@panorama.org. Volunteers are expected to pay for bus transportation.  If the project recruits fewer than four volunteers (the minimum number for bus transportation), the VIC’s need to decide to proceed with the smaller number or cancel.  If it is decided to continue, volunteers are encouraged to carpool.

9.4.5 Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteers are recruited from a list of volunteers at past projects and a general invitation send through panoramagreenteam@gmail.com to the Green Team member email list.

9.4.6 Equipment
Equipment for these projects is normally provided by the organization requesting assistance. Volunteers provide their own personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, hats, sturdy shoes, water bottle, etc.)

9.4.7 Liability Release
Most organizations will require a liability release form to be signed by the volunteers.

9.4.8 References
Capitol Land Trust Volunteer Opportunities –
capitollandtrust.org/get-involved/
Thurston County Stream Team Volunteer Opportunities –
streamteam.info/get-involved/


Draft Nov. 11, 2026