Work closely with Taking Root staff to help staff events, booths etc around town. You will be asked to engage with the public to advocate for the need for trees, and educate residents about the importance of tree canopy. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.

Work with Taking Root staff to help plant trees at Taking Root planting events. Need for help will vary depending on current projects.

We train leaders to be Shepherd’s Representatives within their organizations – churches, neighborhoods, extended families, community centers, clubs, workplaces, businesses, etc. A Shepherd’s Rep inspires their friends, family members, associates, and neighbors to answer God’s call to serve, creates a service team of dedicated volunteers, and acts as a liaison between their team and our…

Is your church group, youth group, workplace, Boy or Girl Scout Troup, club, organization, group of friends, etc. looking for a service outlet? You’ve come to the right place! Contact us and we will match your group with the appropriate way to help!

Volunteer adult Christian mentors form the core leadership of our program! You are invited to serve as a guide to youth in your area(s) of interest: art, music, engineering/ building, horticulture, study/tutoring/ACT/SAT prep, games/sports, cooking, etc.

Our volunteers serve in many capacities, including registration, office work, construction and tradesmen work, housekeeping, prayer team, or special guest presenters. If you don’t see your area of skill or interest listed here, we still need your service!

There are additional ways of helping at our facility such as sorting donations, assembling snack packs, and toiletry bags.

Ride on the bus directly feeding and clothing those we serve. The bus can accommodate 4 to 5 people per service trip.

Mow our little patches of grass, water plants, pull weeds, pick up trash in parking lot, simple repairs, etc.

Do you have fundraising, graphic design, event planning, PR or marketing experience? If so, we need you!