HamCo Helping Hands
Engaging businesses and citizen in the upkeep and beautification of our community.
How to Participate
Follow these steps to volunteer with Hamilton County’s Adopt a Block program!
Identify Your District
Check our map to see which of 5 districts you belong.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Want to officially volunteer? We’ll let you know when the next event will be.
Upcoming Clean Up Events
Want to join an organized clean-up? Click here to see all upcoming clean up events.
Clean Up Tips
Before the Cleanup
Invite your team!
- Share information with neighbors, friends, family, etc. Two weeks’ notice is best.
- Make sure everyone knows where to meet, time, and appropriate clothing to wear for your cleanup activity.
Day of the Cleanup
You’re ready to clean!
- Have supplies ready: trash bags, trashcans, gloves, masks, vest.
- Prepare waivers for volunteers to sign before everyone begins.
- Take pictures of the site before you start to compare results!
- Welcome volunteers and provide appropriate instructions for them to follow. Be clear about the boundaries of the area you are cleaning, and where to return the trash.
- Go over safety protocol. Separate trash and recycling by different bag colors.
- Suggested safety precautions, including social distancing, wearing a face covering, and cleaning your hands often hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, should be practiced.
- If you encounter littered PPE such as masks and gloves, use your own comfort level and common sense as a guide.
After the Cleanup
Share your efforts to encourage others to join!
- Take pictures when everyone is done.
- Report your results on the app and share the results on social media with the tag #Hamiltonrivers Tag us @hamiltonrivers.
- Take the trash to the designated area identified.
- Thank all the volunteers and invite them to next cleanup!
Corporate Sponsors
Adopt a Block makes sense for your business.
Adopt a Block Requirements
SPONSORS:
- As a sponsor you will be required to participate in the clean up of the area you adopt.
- You will organize 2 cleanups per year, April and October.
- You will need to report any challenges or if additional clean ups are necessary in your adopted area.
(After you have cleaned your adopted designated area there will be a sign placed in this area with your name)
Clean, Safe, and Healthy Hamco
Residents, businesses, and the government all play a role in keeping Hamilton clean, safe, and healthy. Only by involving all residents and each community can we create a #TrashFreeHamco. Success begins with one neighbor and one community deciding to make a difference. Anyone can participate in the Hamco Helping Hands program – individuals, families, churches, businesses, schools, and other groups and organizations.
Adopting an area in Hamilton County has many benefits:
- Improved quality of life in your neighborhood. The appearance of our community contributes to the quality of life we all share.
- Signs with your group’s name letting people know you are committed to making a difference.
- Meet your neighbors, strengthen your community connections, and build leadership skills. Become a role model to youth.
- More active communities help discourage rodents and unwanted and illegal activity.
Citizen Volunteers
Hamco Helping Hands is a great way to #GiveBack
Tips for Neighborhood
Cleanups
Unsure how to host a cleanup? Check out our tips to make your neighborhood cleanup productive and fun.
PROGRAM MISSION:
This program seeks to engage area businesses and citizens in the upkeep and the beautification of our community.
PROGRAM GOALS:
- Create a more beautiful, welcoming community with clean streets, tidy sidewalks, and well-maintained green spaces.
- Create a sense of community pride and ownership amongst our participants.
- Foster a culture of volunteerism and community engagement.
- Encourage businesses, to effectively maintain their storefronts and properties.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS:
- Provide support to the program’s directors, sponsors, and donors.
- Maintain the webpage and any communication for the program.
DIRECTORS:
- Provide support to the program’s captains and the volunteers.
- Ensure that supplies are available and well-stocked.
- Organize the volunteers and the scheduling of the events.
CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a captain, your essential duty is to keep your area free of litter and debris.
- You will be provided with the supplies in order to conduct your cleanup.
- Track clean-up efforts with photos and feedback.
- Represent your team and the organizations with pride and positivity.
VOLUNTEERS:
- Sign up to clean up areas.
- Come prepared in appropriate attire.
- Share concerns and or suggestions with the captain.
SPONSORS:
- As a sponsor you will be required to participate in the clean up of the area you adopt.
- You will organize 2 cleanups per year, April and October.
- You will need to report any challenges or if additional clean ups are necessary in your adopted area.
(After you have cleaned your adopted designated area there will be a sign placed in this area with your name)
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
Each block captain receives a cleanup kit that includes trash bags, trashcans, masks, gloves, vests, and litter-grabbers.
SHARE YOUR EFFORTS:
This is one area where bragging is best! Photograph your clean-ups and make sure to tag us! Please use Instagram @hamiltonrivers or Facebook @hamiltonrivers. By sharing your efforts, you will be helping to spread the word about the program AND showing how much you love and support our community. It’s a win/win!
Report a Concern
Have you seen an area that could use some TLC?
Click here to share your feedback
This form is intended for proactive civic-minded volunteers, not to complain about your neighbors.