Fwd: Spring Volunteering at Aids Memorial Grove!
Devin Kinyon
Let's get together THIS Saturday, April 16th (Earth Day) for a day of
volunteering at Aids Memorial Grove!
When: April 16, 9:00 am -- 1:30 pm
Where: Aids Memorial Grove, Golden Gate Park
Directions: http://www.aidsmemorial.org/getting-to-the-grove
CONTACT: Let me Know if you can make it!
James Picerno
Social Chair: LELSA
Treasurer: PrideLaw
james....@gmail.com
Attached is a release form that must be completed by each volunteer.
Let me know if you plan to attend.
The following is information about volunteering from the website:
http://www.aidsmemorial.org/volunteer
The hours of Community Volunteer Workdays are from 9:00 a.m. until
1:30 p.m. It is important to arrive on time, as the Program Manager
explains the day’s work plan promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive at
8:30 am for registration. Coffee and bagels are provided first thing
in the morning.
At noon we stop work and gather for a circle ceremony where
announcements are read, the group observes a moment of silence for
those we have lost, acknowledges the sponsors of the day, and may
plant a memorial tree as a group.
The Grove’s generous in-kind donors provide coffee, cold drinks (soda
and water), and bagels/pastries at the start of the day. We also
provide lunch to all volunteers at 12:30 p.m.
Gloves and tools are provided, although many volunteers bring their
own gloves. We suggest that you wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen,
insect repellent, and a hat or cap. No open toe shoes will be
permitted.
Please wear sturdy clothing (jeans and long-sleeved shirts are
suggested) as we have discovered a few areas where poison oak is
growing. Please advise your group of this fact; additionally, all
volunteers are briefed on how to avoid coming into contact with the
plant.
All participants under the age of 18 must have a consent form signed
by a parent/guardian prior to working at the Grove. Forms are
available for download from our website, or on-site the morning of the
Community Volunteer Workday.
Please refer to our general brochure or the “Getting to The Grove”
link on the home page of our website for written directions to the
Grove, and public transportation information (you may want to make
copies for your group to distribute prior to the Community Volunteer
Workday).
--
James M. Picerno
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD Candidate, 2011