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Washington County Tree Stewards Volunteer Program Responsibilities <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Host Site Responsibilities: <br />1. Tree Steward Liability wavers (according to cities legal team). <br />2. Provide a supervisor for the Tree Stewards to receive assignments from and report to. <br />3. Self-identify high needs areas for Tree Steward maintenance. <br />4. Provide at least 25 hours of work/ community events per year for tree stewards to <br />complete <br />a. The hope is that tree stewards will continuously serve city when needed. <br /> <br />WCD Responsibilities: <br />1. Facilitate the training of Tree Steward through the U of M Extension. <br />2. Match the tree stewards with a city host site. <br />3. Collect data on hours served and work completed by Tree Stewards (from My Impact) <br />4. Provide tree stewards opportunities to network and get together as a cohort. <br />5. Provide future continuing education opportunities. <br /> <br />Tree Steward Responsibilities: <br />1. Report to city supervisor for assignments to complete. <br />2. Report hours and accomplishments on My Impact.com <br />3. Complete 25 hours of work per year in tree care maintenance or community events <br /> <br />Safety Expectations of Tree Stewards: <br /> Wear safety vests, protective eyewear, helmet, <br /> Wear closed shoes <br /> Prune branches within arm’s reach both feet on the ground <br /> Pruned branches 2 inches or smaller <br /> Don’t prune branches near power lines <br /> <br />