TEST SITE: Cowichan Creekkeepers is a fictional non-profit. This cleanup is not real; do not come to the river.
First Saturday of every month · 09:30 · 3 hours

Monthly River Cleanup

About thirty of us walk the Cowichan banks once a month. Pick a role above (it takes one tap), see exactly what to bring, and watch the river fill with volunteers as the litter disappears. Gravel lot by the Silver Bridge kiosk. Look for the green Creekkeepers tent.

Pick a role on your phoneSee last month's results
Who we need each month

Six roles, about thirty people

3

Crew lead

Runs a crew of 8 along one stretch, signs people in, keeps the tally.

  • Phone (charged)
  • Whistle (we lend one)
  • Waterproof jacket
14

Litter picker

Walks the bank with a picker and bag. The heart of the day.

  • Sturdy boots you can get muddy
  • Work gloves (spares at the tent)
  • Water bottle
  • Rain layer
5

Sorter

At the tent: weighs bags, sorts recycling from trash, logs odd finds.

  • Warm layers (you stand still)
  • Gloves
  • Your own mug
2

Safety & first aid

First-aid kit holder; watches the water's edge and sharps.

  • First-aid certificate (any level)
  • Hi-vis vest (we lend one)
  • Phone
1

Photographer

Before/after shots of each stretch and the haul for the results page.

  • Camera or good phone
  • Spare battery
5

Soup table

Hot soup and cocoa at 11:30 for everyone coming off the bank.

  • A pot of soup (sign-up below) or a thermos
  • Ladle
  • Hand sanitizer
Before you come

Prep

Using an AI assistant? It can see open roles and sign you up in one step through this site's /mcp (cleanup_info, cleanup_join).