Urban Farming & Community Gardens Program

Repetitive movements

  • gripping of the hands

  • bending over

  • squatting

  • shoulder & knees

Heavy lifting

  • Soil bags

  • Wheelbarrow

  • garden bed walls

Necessary equipment provided

  • Gloves

  • Water bottles

  • Gardening tools

Other considerations

  • Planting & plant extractions

  • Working in ALL weather conditions

  • Digging

  • Handling sharp & broken objects

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.

Tree Planting & Distribution Program

Repetitive movements

  • Full body workout

  • Extensive walking

Heavy lifting

  • 5 gal trees:  10lb - 30lb

  • 30 gal trees: 150lb - 250lb

Necessary equipment provided

  • Shovels

  • Gloves

  • Wagons

  • Water bottles

Other Considerations

  • Digging

  • Working during ALL weather conditions

Litter Clean Up

Repetitive Movements

  • Gripping of litter

  • Bending over

  • Repetitive shoulder & elbow movement

  • Excessive walking

Necessary equipment provided

  • litter pickers/grabbers

  • trash bags

  • gloves

Potential Contact

  • Sharp objects

  • Hazardous items

  • Biohazard items

Mobile Market Food Safety

Repetitive Movements

  • Lifting 10+ lbs

  • food crates full of produce

Sharp objects

  • Handling knives

  • blender

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Repetitive movements

  • Arms and shoulders

  • Pushing

  • Lifting +10lb

Heavy Lifting

  • Hazardous chemicals

  • Rusted objects

  • Light bulbs

  • Dust & powders

Necessary equipment provided

  • Gloves

  • Safety glasses

  • Aprons

Other Considerations

  • Inhaling of fumes

  • Working during ALL weather conditions

  • 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

  • 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