Volunteers are needed for a spring cleaning effort being organized by the Downtown Committee for Saturday April 2.

In an effort to spruce up downtown in preparation for the U.S. Bowling Congress Women’s Championships, the Downtown Committee is seeking help cleaning up the University Hill area.

More than 30,000 women bowlers and their families and fans will pour into Syracuse beginning April 7 through July 3, and the Downtown Committee wants to make a great first impression.

Volunteer crews will be dispatched throughout downtown and on the Hill to pick up litter and debris uncovered by the melted snow. The DC will provide gloves, trash bags and lunch, start work between 8:30 and 11 a.m. Cleaning crews will wrap up by 12:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in helping out, e-mail [email protected] by March 30, and let the DC know whether you plan to stay for lunch.