The BIG Sweep is HandsOn Frederick County's annual county-wide beautification project that engages over 1000 volunteers and raises money for participating area nonprofits. Structured like a walk-a-thon, participants collect donations from family, friends and other supporters for their chosen nonprofit. Instead of walking, however, BIG Sweep participants pick up trash from over 80 Frederick County roadsides, waterways, parks and illegal dump sites. HandsOn Frederick County plans this event as their GYSD project because it is a perfect fit for engaging youth volunteers and youth voice.
h teams are recruited and trained by the BIG Sweep Youth Planning Committee and HandsOn Frederick County staff.
