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Community Service & Litter Picks Risk Assessment Template

Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for community service & litter picks in scouting & guiding settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.

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Preview of Community Service & Litter Picks

What this covers.

This template focuses on typical risks and controls for community service & litter picks in scouting & guiding settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.

Potential benefits

  • Encourages civic responsibility and active participation in local communities.
  • Provides a sense of accomplishment and contribution to society.
  • Promotes environmental awareness and pride in maintaining public spaces.
  • Develops a sense of empathy and social connection through helping others.
  • Offers opportunities for skill-building and community engagement.

Typical hazards & measures

  • Group supervision and ratiosMaintain minimum adult-to-youth ratios. Assign team leads, use buddy systems, and count participants regularly. Use radios or whistles for communication in large areas.
  • Flytipped or hazardous waste itemsTrain volunteers to report flytipped items like chemical containers, large appliances, or vehicle parts. Do not remove them; record location and inform authorities.
  • Waste storage and transportUse firm bags or bins. Place filled bags in agreed collection zones clear of footpaths or traffic. Locate bins in advance or coordinate with disposal services.
  • Traffic interaction and roadwork risksAvoid roadsides where possible. Use footpaths or parks. Equip volunteers with hi-vis vests. Work in groups, monitor traffic, and plan safe crossing points.
  • Public engagement and conductVolunteers trained to greet passersby, explain activity, and defuse tensions. Use signage to inform public of the work and manage boundaries.

How to use this template

  1. Click Create Risk Assessment: Community Service & Litter Picks to begin immediately.
  2. Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
  3. Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.

FAQ

Do I need an account to start?

You can begin filling out your risk assessment straight away. Create a free account if you want to save your work.

Can I download a PDF?

Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.

Can I edit a saved assessment?

Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.