Hurricane Isaias is expected to impact the New England Coast early next week, and we need to get the Exploration Center ready for possible storm surge. We will be filling sandbags on Monday, and we would LOVE your help! Shifts are 10 am-12:30 pm, and 1-3:30 pm. You are welcome to sign up for both shifts. It is OK to volunteer for a shorter time, just let us know in the notes when you sign up. Volunteers should be able to lift 30 pounds comfortably. All work will be done outdoors. Ages 18+ only. Please note: we have a limited number of spaces - please only sign up if you know you can attend!
PARKING: Let the people at the kiosk know you are volunteering at Save The Bay. We have parking passes that you can put in your car once you have parked.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
- A mask or cloth face covering is required.
- Dress for the weather in clothes you don't mind getting dirty or sandy.
- Please bring your own water and any snacks you might want.
- Please bring your own work gloves.
NOTE: We have redesigned our volunteer program in order to do our work as safely as possible in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read!
- Pre-registration required - no walk-ins, and no bringing friends and family who have not registered! People who have not pre-registered will not be allowed to participate. Each volunteer must sign up individually.
- E-Waiver required - we are going paperless! You must complete our general volunteer waiver in order to register, but you only need to do this once a year. Simply hit respond to this need and the system will walk you through it if you haven't signed already. If you have any trouble, you can check out this video that shows you how to do it on a computer (looks just a bit different on your phone). Contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org if you have questions.
- Adults only. At this time volunteer events are restricted to ages 18+.
- Safety instructions must be reviewed in advance. It is important that all volunteers review the detailed safety instructions, which include new guidance and COVID-19 screening. When you register, you must check to indicate you have reviewed them and agree to them.
- COVID-19 screening questionnaire - All participants must self-screen by answering the questionnaire in the safety instructions before leaving for the cleanup. Volunteers must be able to say "no" to all questions in order to attend.
- Service hour documentation - we will provide confirmation letters electronically upon request. Email jlewis@savebay.org if you need one.
