Activity
Clean Up the Riverbanks with Your Team!
Center of Quebec, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Monteregie, Outaouais, Region of Montreal, Region of Ottawa, Region of Quebec (City), TorontoActivity description
Take part in an environmental and community initiative by participating in a riverbank cleanup.
Gather as a team to pick up trash on the streets or along the riverbanks.
Many organizations host specific days and provide gloves and trash-picking tools.
However, there’s no need to wait for an official event to make your neighborhood cleaner! Just take your team out for an hour or two, and you’ll make a significant difference in the community!
What does it impact ?
- Promoting wellbeing : By joining this activity, team members enjoy some time outdoors, which boosts both physical and mental health while contributing to a cleaner environment.
- Strengthening communication and sense of belonging : Working together for a shared cause strengthens bonds between team members and fosters a sense of community belonging.
What should the organizer prepare ?
- Protective gloves for each participant
- Sturdy trash bags
- Trash-picking grabbers
- Hand sanitizer
- Water and snacks for participants
- Map of the area to be cleaned and safety instructions.
- You can also join organizations that host these kinds of events.
How to achieve our goals on the big day ?
- Create mixed teams to encourage interactions among different group members.
- Organize a friendly competition to see which team collects the most trash.
- Schedule regular breaks to allow participants to rest and recharge.
- Share information about the environmental impact of waste to raise awareness among participants.
- Take before-and-after photos to showcase the difference made by the team.
- Celebrate everyone’s efforts with a picnic or snack after the activity.
See what has been done elsewhere 👋
- XYZ Corporation organized a cleanup day along the Saint Lawrence River, collecting over 200 kg of waste. This initiative not only helped improve the environment but also boosted team spirit. The event ended with a friendly picnic to celebrate their hard work.
- Patagonia, the American outdoor clothing company, stands out for its environmental commitment. They organize volunteer days to clean beaches and rivers, engaging their employees in the fight against plastic waste while promoting their corporate social responsibility program.
- ABC Inc. in Sherbrooke held a week-long series of environmental activities, including riverbank cleanups and tree planting. Employees also raised public awareness about protecting natural resources. This initiative enhanced their brand image and drew attention from local media.
- IKEA hosts volunteer days for its employees to clean coastal areas and riverbanks, partnering with local NGOs. This initiative aims to reduce plastic waste, while also promoting responsible consumption in their stores.
- During a riverbank cleanup in Lyon, one team found an old rusty bicycle and decided to restore it together. Now, it proudly stands in their company’s lobby as a symbol of their team spirit!
Location : In person
Location : Center of Quebec, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Monteregie, Outaouais, Region of Montreal, Region of Ottawa, Region of Quebec (City), Toronto
Activity setting : Outdoors
Group size : More than 50 people, Up to 10 people, Up to 20 people, Up to 50 people
Inspire me! : Philantropic activities
Activity languages : English, French
Price : Budget-friendly
Duration : 1-3 hrs
Difficulty level : Easy to pick up
Group size :
- Up to 10 people
- Up to 20 people
- Up to 50 people
- More than 50 people
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