The Annual Gathering of Roots & Shoots Groups and Volunteers
Roots & Shoots Day is an annual gathering of the Roots & Shoots school groups and young volunteers, which lasted for more than 20 years. Through its rich and lively content and innovative interactive format, Roots & Shoots Day allows more and more
Every year, young volunteers in Shanghai gather to showcase their achievements. The Roots & Shoots platform empowers more young volunteers to cultivate and develop their own charity programs and activities. They also receive the latest charity news, have the opportunity to connect with the professionals, and collaborate and exchange ideas with companies and organizations across sectors. This allows the seeds of environmental protection to flourish and take root in everyone's hearts.
Voluneer to Make A Change for the Future
Twenty-five years have passed like a song, a journey of shared roots and dreams, a journey of companionship. From our humble beginnings to the thriving nonprofit organization we are today, our achievements belong to every individual and organization that has helped Shanghai Roots & Shoots. This cannot be done without the support of government departments, corporate partners, and school teachers, and especially from the passionate and dedicated volunteers! Every bit of support and dedication from everyone is etched in our shared memories, and we sincerely say "thank you"!
For every exciting anniversary, we organize volunteer parties, bringing together all the friends to share experiences and celebrate a special anniversary!
“Sound of Nature” Folk Music Concert
Singers and bands from 7 different universities in Shanghai and several famous local folk musicians presented a 3-hour-long brilliant concert. Everyone in the audience contributed two saplings by purchasing the concert ticket. The audience applauded the wonderful performances of the bands. Moreover, lots of donated trees on site to show their support for Roots & Shoots and care for the environment.
Let's go plogging!
Plogging originated from Sweden. It’s a combination of picking and jogging, as participants pick up litter while jogging. As is known to all, jogging is one of the most convenient kinds of sports. When jogging, the movement of picking litter is similar to squatting, so the muscles of legs and core muscles can get great exercise. A group of young adults came to Dongtan to experience the most fashionable sport in Shanghai — Plogging, to reduce the creation of garbage and repel the “white evil” in the ocean.
Fun Sports Day
Amongst the laughter and perspiration of 24 children and 16 volunteers, Roots & Shoots’ “Green Planet” Sports Day came to an end! On Sunday September 13, 24 migrant children and 16 volunteers had a fun sports day – Fight for the Green Planet at Jinqiao Arena Indoor Stadium. The goal of the event was to raise the children's awareness of their responsibilities for the environment as well as to have some good fun playing sports. Mission accomplished!
Clothing Recycling with Shanghai Roots & Shoots
The clothing recycling party was organized by Shanghai Roots & Shoots volunteers to raise the public awareness for greener fashion style and lower their carbon emission by donating unused clothes.The recycling drive lasted for two days with three interactive activities for public participation: second-hand clothing collection, handicraft and patchwork workshops. Many people joined the drive by donating their idle clothes and creating artworks with their imagination. They are truly the green ambassadors who act to make a difference!
