Host a Community Cleanup

Host a Community Cleanup Event
Sanitation Foundation is inviting New Yorkers to step up and make a difference in their communities. Register your group's neighborhood cleanup event and join our network of Community Stewards caring for their corner of the city.

Members of our Community Stewards network receive:
- Digital support and resources on how to host a safe and impactful cleanup
- Participant acknowledgment and event promotion through the Sanitation Foundation’s website social channels
- Access to our Volunteer Hub with tools to manage volunteer registration and check-in
Please note all posted events events should:
- Be free and open to the public
Please reach out to volunteer@sanitationfoundation.org with any questions.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

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Group Manager Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Have you previously received a Tool Grant from Sanitation Foundation?
Your Community Group Information

We will add you to our directory of neighborhood cleanup groups on our Volunteer Hub.
Select any of the following information for your group that you would like to update.
1. Name of Community Group
2. Group Contact Information
E.g. email, phone number, website
3. Group's Social Media
E.g. Instagram or Tiktok Handle
Where We Meet - Share an address where your group is based or meets frequently. (Location can be approximate and will be displayed on a map to help volunteers find opportunities close to them).

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
4. Select the borough(s) where your group organizes events.
5. In which neighborhood(s) do you plan to host your cleanup event(s)?
E.g. TriBeCa, Jackson Heights, Williamsburg
What We Do - Share 1-3 sentences about the kinds of volunteer projects your group does.
Who We Are - Share 1-3 sentences about who volunteers with your group and any organizations or entities you are affiliated with.
6. Group's Logo

If you have a group logo, please share in a high-res .png or ESP file.
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Your Hosted Event

We will use this information to create an event on our Volunteer Hub.
Please share details about the cleanup event you would like to host as part of NYC Big Spring Clean, and we will post your event on our Volunteer Hub.
Do you already have a public cleanup event scheduled during Big Spring Clean (throughout April or May, 2025)?
Event Title
Create a fun, descriptive name for your event.
Event Description
Please provide as much detail about your event and what volunteers should expect.
What day is the cleanup scheduled for?

MonthDayYear
Date
What time does your event start?

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
How many hours will your event run for?
Event Location - (please use the closest street address where volunteers can meet)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Event Location Details
Please provide any additional details about how volunteers can locate your event.
Our Volunteer Hub has a built-in registration function that allows volunteers to sign up for your event but we can include a custom registration link or encourage interested volunteers to simply show up.
How would you like volunteers to register for your event?
Registration Link
Please include the full URL for your sign up page.
Event Capacity
Is there a limit to the number of volunteers who can attend this event?
Any comments or questions?
Please share any questions or additional event information (accessibility accommodations, rain date, etc.)
Your Community Cleanup Experience

We will use this information to help us provide the right event support materials.
What is your experience with community cleanups?
Have you utilized the NYC Sanitation Department's (DSNY) tool loan program before?
How many cleanups have you PARTICIPATED IN?
How many cleanups have you HOSTED?
Please share more information about the events you have hosted:
E.g. Number of volunteers in attendance, average age of volunteers, location(s)
How did you hear about this program?

Other
NYC Big Spring Clean Agreement

View the Pre-event Form - DSNY Volunteer Application

View the Post-event Form - Community Cleanup Post-event Survey
If accepted into this program, do you agree to the following terms?

Application Answers

Rows	Incomplete/Brief Answers (0pt)	Satisfactory Answers (2pt)	Thoughtful Answers (4pt)	Excellent Answers (5pt)
Q1 Interest in Cleanups
Q2 Plan to Recruit Volunteers & Engage Community

Cleanup Experience Score (0-15)
Application Answers Score (0-10)
Total Score (0-25)
Application Status
Should be Empty:

Host a Community Cleanup Event

Sanitation Foundation is inviting New Yorkers to step up and make a difference in their communities. Register your group's neighborhood cleanup event and join our network of Community Stewards caring for their corner of the city.

Group Manager Information

Your Community Group Information

Your Hosted Event

Your Community Cleanup Experience

NYC Big Spring Clean Agreement