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March 3rd: Recycle your Electronics. The fun part about technology: Everyone loves something shiny and new, but what do you do with that mind-blowing gadget…
State Roadway Cleanup - You choose where we clean!
March 27th. ODOT and KOB have committed to clean the "10 Dirtiest" Cincinnati highway ramps. Vote for your favorite! To read more click here
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KCB/ODOT to tackle dirtiest Highway Exit In The Tri-State
(Cincinnati) March 8th. KCB and ODOT will clean the Ten Dirtiest entry exits that YOU CHOOSE in Cincinnati ... more
KCB and Disney: Give a Day - Get a Day
(Cincinnati) Feb. 25: Volunteering just got more fun! In 2010 you can volunteer for the Great American Cleanup, State Roadway Cleanup or Growing Green Habits…
Volunteer Opportunities
Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities
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A volunteer experience is a great way to connect students with their community and a great way for students to see that they can 'Be the change' in their community. KCB has ongoing volunteer opportunities for students to be a part of. We can also work with your class or organization to create an experience to meet your goals, objectives, time frame and location. Contact Barb at 352-4387.
School campus/neighborhood cleanups are a great way for schools to beautify their communities.
In conjunction with KCB's Great American Cleanup, over 1,500 students participated from 28 area schools in April 2009. Groups ranged in size from 10 students to 350. KCB would like to thank those participating teachers for coordinating these cleanups and emphasizing to students the importance of litter prevention and community involvement.
Contests
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful participates each year in the 'Return the Warmth' contest sponsored by Aquafina, Sam's Club and Keep America Beautiful. This is a plastic bottle (PET) recycling program that turns plastic bottles into fleece jackets for needy children. The goal is to remove millions of plastic bottles from the environment as well as create an awareness of the positive impact of recycling on our natural resources. This is a sustainable year-to year program, with the contest running concurrently with the Great American Cleanup, from March 1st-May 31st. In 2009, 5 Cincinnati area schools participated and collected thousands of pounds of plastics. Each school received a $100 award to be put towards further environmental efforts. Contact Barb at 352-4387 to sign up for 2010!
Service Learning
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is excited about a new environmental education opportunity for college students, called 'Growing Green Habits'. This program places college students in the role of environmental 'mentor' for elementary students. Young children love learning from 'big kids' and this is a unique opportunity for students to serve as role models and teachers. University of Cincinnati students who are interested in working with young children and have an interest in environmental education and completing community service hours, this program is for YOU!
Students will be given the opportunity to teach elementary students a variety of environmental topics including litter prevention, recycling and beautification. Each student will receive training from KCB staff before entering the classroom. Look for details of this program on the University of Cincinnati Service Learning Website: Center for Community Engagement.
Contact Barb at 352-4387.
Volunteerism Throughout the Year
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful will be happy to provide you with a volunteer experience for your class or group. All you need to do is fill out the volunteer request form and if we do not have an existing opportunity, we will find one that meets your group's needs.
Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
We have numerous opportunities for companies both large and small. We can't think of a better way to foster teamwork than to help a community clean up an illegal dumpsite or to plant perennials at a Daffodils & Daylilies site!
Contact Brooke at 352-4385.
Great American Cleanup and Make a Difference Day
These are our signature events. The Great American Cleanup takes place each April and is the nation's largest day of community service. Make a Difference Day is its fall counterpart. Join thousands of volunteers to help us clean up the tri-state!
More Ways to Help
- Click Store to buy our KCB merchandise.
- Add our link to your website, or forward our donation envelopes, Green Tips, Art booklet or e-newsletters to your friends.
- Add your name to our emailing list and come back often to check our newest programs.
- Lastly, share our programs with your neighbors and do your part to keep Cincinnati beautiful!
On behalf of all the communities we support, KCB thanks you for supporting of our programs.