If you are a minor and would like to volunteer, an adult chaperone is required. For larger groups of students, we require a 4:1 student/chaperone ratio.

If you bring your child, we ask that you monitor your child at all times. We use pickaxes, shovels, and sometimes heavier duty tools that can be dangerous. We also plant in neighborhoods and are sometimes on busy streets. Upon checking in to the planting you will be required to sign a waiver.

If it’s a large group, please reach out to Ellen Rogers directly. She may ask that each individual sign up, depending on the situation

Of course! We have some well trained Team Leaders who have been volunteering with us for years. You will always have them close by to refer to and we will provide a demonstration before we send you off.

Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor physical work and must wear closed toe, comfortable shoes, and clothes they are comfortable getting dirty. Jewelry and loose accessories that could get caught on something, crop tops, and clothing made out of thin material should not be worn. If there is rain, please bring rain boots, rain jackets, and umbrellas.

Gloves and tools are provided. Bring your own hat, sunscreen, and reusable water bottle. Coffee will available at the beginning of each planting, water all day, and pizza and beer after the event. Bring a snack if you think you’ll get hungry.

It seems it is always raining in New Orleans, so at SOUL we plant trees rain or shine. However, if thunderstorms or other severe weather are in the forecast, we will postpone and sometimes cancel (decision will be made morning of the event). If an event is cancelled, this information will be posted on our social media, our website, and an email will be sent out as soon as the cancellation is confirmed.