Volunteer Resource
Everything you need to know before showing up to a community cleanup. Whether it is your first time or your fifteenth, preparation makes the difference between a frustrating experience and a genuinely effective one.
What to Bring
Gloves
Thick rubber or gardening gloves. The organiser may provide them, but having your own is always safer.
Sturdy closed-toe footwear
No sandals or open shoes. Broken glass, sharp objects, and uneven terrain are common.
Water bottle
At least 1 litre. Cleanup work is physical. Staying hydrated keeps you effective.
Sun protection
Hat, sunscreen, or both — especially for morning or coastal cleanups.
Old clothes
Wear something you do not mind getting dirty. Dark colours hide stains better.
A fully charged phone
For QR check-in on letscleanup.org, navigation, and photographing before/after.
Small first aid kit (optional)
A few plasters and antiseptic wipes. Most events will have some on hand, but carrying your own is good practice.
What to Expect on the Day
A gathering point briefing
The organiser will brief all participants before work begins. This covers safety, zone assignments, and waste handling instructions. Do not skip this.
Zone assignments
For larger groups, the area is divided into zones. You will be assigned an area to focus on. This prevents overlap and ensures full coverage.
QR check-in
On events using letscleanup.org's verification system, you will scan a QR code to record your attendance. This creates a verified participation record attached to your profile.
Waste segregation
Dry waste, wet waste, and hazardous materials are collected separately. The organiser will explain what goes where. Follow instructions carefully.
A defined end time
Cleanups have a set duration. The organiser is responsible for coordinating waste handover to municipal services. Respect the timeline.
Before and after documentation
Photos may be taken before and after. These are used as evidence of impact and may be embedded on the event page on letscleanup.org.
What Not to Do
How Your Participation Is Recorded
When you join a verified cleanup event on letscleanup.org, your attendance is recorded via QR check-in at the event. This creates a permanent, verified record of your participation — not just an RSVP, but proof that you were there.
Your participation contributes to the event's verified participant count, which feeds into the platform's civic impact record — publicly visible on theimpact dashboardand thecivic archive.
Related Guides
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How to Start a Local Cleanup Group
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