Urban Farming & Bed Build
Repetitive movements:
gripping of the hands
bending over
squatting
shoulder & knees.
Digging
Handling sharp & broken objects
Heavy lifting
Soil bags
Wheelbarrow
garden bed walls
Planting & plant extractions
Working in weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Gloves
Water bottles
Gardening tools
shovel, hoe, rake, cultivator
Tree Planting
Repetitive movements:
Full body
Extensive walking
Heavy lifting
5 gal trees: 10lb - 30lb
30 gal trees: 150lb - 250lb
Digging
Working during weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Shovels
Gloves
Wagons
Water bottles
Litter Clean Up
Repetitive Movements
Gripping of hands
Bending over
Repetitive shoulder & elbow movement
Excessive walking
Sharp objects
Hazardous items
Biohazard items
Necessary equipment provided:
litter pickers/grabbers
trash bags
gloves
Mobile Market Food Safety
Portable cooking stove
with a butane tank
Lifting 10+ lbs
food crates
Sharp objects
Handling knives
blender
Dangerous heat source
DONORS
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Repetitive movements:
gripping of the hands
bending over
squatting
shoulder & knees.
Digging
Handling sharp & broken objects
Heavy lifting
Soil bags
Wheelbarrow
garden bed walls
Planting & plant extractions
Working in weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Gloves
Water bottles
Gardening tools
shovel, hoe, rake, cultivator
-
Repetitive Movements:
Use of arms
Pushing
Lifting +10lb
Handlings
Hazardous chemicals
Rusted objects
Light bulbs
Dust & powders
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Repetitive movements:
Full body
Extensive walking
Heavy lifting
5 gal trees: 10lb - 30lb
30 gal trees: 150lb - 250lb
Digging
Working during weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Shovels
Gloves
Wagons
Water bottles
-
Repetitive Movements
Gripping of hands
Bending over
Repetitive shoulder & elbow movement
Excessive walking
Sharp objects
Hazardous items
Biohazard items
Necessary equipment provided:
litter pickers/grabbers
trash bags
gloves
-
Lifting 10+ lbs
food crates
Sharp objects
Handling knives
blender
Dangerous heat source
Portable cooking stove
butane tank
Household Hazardous Waste
Repetitive movements:
Arms and shoulders
Pushing
Lifting +10lb
Handling:
Hazardous chemicals
Rusted objects
Light bulbs
Dust & powders
Inhaling fumes
Working during weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Gloves
Safety glasses
Aprons
Water bottles
VOLUNTEER WAIVER AND TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
DISCLOSURE:
This form sets forth terms and conditions applicable to volunteer service with Shreveport Green. Shreveport Green organizes litter cleanups, urban farm gardening, tree planting, cooking demonstrations, hazardous waste disposals, and beautification projects. These activities involve bending, walking, and picking up small trash items with a hand-held litter grabber to the need to pick up any trash with one's hand. They also may include
Every precaution will be taken to keep adults and children/youth safe during these activities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:
I understand that the work performed may involve physical labor, light lifting, use of non-electrical tools, exposure to heat, plants, grass, and other risks not specifically set forth herein.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
I, the undersigned understand and acknowledge the risks associated with the stated activities hereby release Shreveport, its Board of Directors, its staff, The City of Shreveport, and any of its associates or contractors from all liability for any injury to me from participation in Shreveport sponsored activities. I also give permission to Shreveport Green to use my name or photographic likeness of me or my child in any form of media to publicize or promote community activities or services without compensation. Any child under the age of 18 must have a parent's signature included next to his/her name to participate.

