About Our Volunteer Program
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling welcomes volunteers to assist with various programs throughout the year. Some opportunities to volunteer include:
Recycling Center
Under supervision of staff, volunteer may perform the following tasks:
- Wait on customers
- Unload vehicles
- Sort items dropped off
- Educate visitors on acceptable and unacceptable items
- Run the foam cycler machine (requires some strength; will get dirty)
All tasks require the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, strength, and the willingness to get dirty in varying weather conditions.
Litter Cleanups
As a volunteer, you will work independently to:
- Choose a road in your neighborhood
- Invite friends and neighbors to help
- Arrange for trash disposal
- Obtain cleanup supplies with our help
- Get to work
- Report your results to Westmoreland Cleanways
Illegal Dump Cleanups
As a volunteer, you will work independently to:
- Find a cleanup site and get necessary approval
- Invite friends and neighbors to help
- Arrange for trash disposal
- Obtain cleanup supplies with our help
- Get to work
- Report your results to Westmoreland Cleanways
Educational Support
- Help staff a table at a public event
- Provide educational support by folding newsletters, brochures, preparing craft supplies, and/or cleaning the vermicomposting bin
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
- Help maintain and beautify Westmoreland Cleanways property by caring for the pollinator garden and other flower beds, weeding, trimming brush, and other necessary grounds maintenance
Other Volunteer Opportunities within the County
Become a Land Steward or a Waterway Steward or plan a Pick up PA event through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
How to Get Started
Please contact Westmoreland Cleanways staff to discuss your volunteer interests or submit the volunteer interest form below.
