Click here to view a video from the 2013 Work Day. This will give you a great overview of the planned work and some of the great people who volunteered last year.
Here's what to expect when you arrive for your chosen work shift!
- Bring your own tools, gloves, etc. (see info elsewhere on this site). Make sure your tools are sharp and in good working order before you arrive.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time to park, walk to the site and sign in. Volunteer oritntation begins at 9 AM.
- If you have any questions ask anyone wearing a GPIP safety vest and they'll help you.
- You will be asked to sign a liability waiver at sign in, and given a GPIP button to show that you have signed in.
- Every volunteer will be assigned to a Work Team when they sign in.
- Each Work Team will consist of 4 to 6 volunteers working with 1 Team Leader.
- Each Work Team will have their own work area, as indicated by area signs.
- We will begin with a mandatory 10 minute orientation session covering introductions, safe practices, plant identification, and cutting procedures.
- If you have not signed in and signed the waiver you will not be allowed to work.
- After the 10 minute orientation the Work Teams will take their tools to their designated work area and attack the invasives!
- The work will be moderately strenuous. There will be no heavy lifting but a lot of bending and arm-work with loppers.
- There is some POISON IVY at the site so plan on being extra careful not to get into it. If you have a severe reaction to poison ivy it might be better to "pass" on volunteering; we'd rather have one less volunteer than see you at the emergency room a few days later.
- The work will take 3 hours including the orientation session.
- Take breaks as needed and hydrate frequently.
- If you tire before noon it's OK to stop early. We appreciate your volunteering regardless of how long you can work. Use your own judgment and don't overdo it.
- There is no hurry. Safety is paramount!
- There will be a break area with seating, water, and a basic first aid kit.
- Tecnu (poison ivy wash) and insect spray will be provided if you forget to bring your own.
- Please SIGN OUT when you leave and return your GPIP button.
- WE'LL HAVE A FUN, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE DAY!
- THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!
