MLK Day of Service 2014 Request for Projects

1. MLK Days of Service Request for Projects!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 20, 2014

Join us in taking part in one of our nation's largest days of community service! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service honors Dr. King's legacy by engaging citizens in projects around the country. This initiative is a collaborative effort among HandsOn Greater Richmond and other community organizations.

HandsOn Greater Richmond is requesting applications for projects that will take place at Richmond area schools, parks, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. In order to appeal to various volunteer interests, we are looking for projects that cover a range of impact areas, including: education, housing, youth, environment, etc.

Projects must be submitted by COB Friday, December 13, 2013 and may qualify for a supply stipend.

What types of projects can we help with?
Projects that:
-Occur on Monday, January 20 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
-Are suitable for group sizes of 10 to 30 volunteers
-Are done in a day
-Don't require volunteers to have advanced training or orientation
-Take place in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield or Hanover.

When you are ready to propose your project, continue through this application to provide the details.

You can not save any information on this form. Please have all of your information ready before beginning the form.

We look forward to working with you to enhance the spirit of volunteerism in our region!

Questions?
Contact HandsOn Greater Richmond at jseagraves@handsonrva.org. or (804) 330-7027 ext. 144

Jamie Seagraves
Corporate and Special Events Manager

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* 1. THE PROJECT

Organization Name:

Project Name:

Volunteer Duties (what will volunteers be doing):

How will this project tie to your mission (How will it help, big picture):

Project Location (include address & zip code):

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* 2. ORGANIZATION CONTACTS:

Pre-Planning Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

Day-of-Project Contact Person:

Phone Number (cell phone most helpful):

Email:

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* 3. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum # of volunteers required:

Maximum # of volunteers needed:

Is this project disability friendly?

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* 4. YOUTH AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT:
We strive to engage volunteers of all ages! Please indicate the minimum age this project is appropriate for alone and with an adult. Many agencies will take a younger volunteer if accompanied by an adult. (HandsOn requires all volunteers under 18 to complete a youth waiver which will be available at project signup)

Minimum age for youth to come alone (13 and older):

Minimum age for youth to come with adult:

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* 5. PROJECT FUNDS:
HandsOn Greater Richmond may be able to offer a stipend ($50-$100) to help purchase supplies for the MLK Day project. Please note project note that project funding is not guaranteed. If you wish to apply for this funding, please provide the following information:

Amount requested:

What will the funds be used for?

Can this project still take place if HandsOn funds are not available?

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* 6. DIY and Kit Building Project: HandsOn Greater Richmond will also be coordinating a region wide MLK Day of Service themed Do It Yourself Volunteer Program. We are currently looking for ideas that would allow youth and family volunteers to complete a volunteer project at home that would benefit a community partner. DIY projects in the past have involved projects that are crafty, use recycled materials, low in cost, and have involve building educational tools for students and youth. DIY Projects must be youth and family friendly. Please submit a brief description of a need that you may have that could be filled by volunteers. A HandsOn representative will contact you to talk through and discuss submissions. For additional ideas, please visit www.handsonrva.org/diy

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* 7. SUPPLIES & LOGISTICS: Your organization is responsible for providing ALL supplies needed for this project, including gloves if needed.

List tools and/or project supplies you will provide:

Describe any suggested special clothing that volunteers should wear:

Provide any special parking or security instructions:

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* 8. MEDIA COVERAGE:
Are you willing to have media attend this project?

YES

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* 9. ORGANIZATION STATUS:
Are you a 501c3 organization, school, or government entity?

YES

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* 10. I understand that it is my organization’s responsibility to ensure that ALL needed supplies (including gloves) are available for the volunteers upon their arrival. My organization will have all necessary supplies at the project site before volunteers arrive.

Agree

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* 11. Please review the following Safety Guidelines for HandsOn Projects:

Power Tools
• NO CHAINSAWS!
• Permissible power tools: electric drills and screwdrivers, weed whackers, lawn mowers (no riding lawn mowers)
• Motorized/ powered tools that are permitted should be used with safety goggles
• Youth Volunteers (under 18) should not operate any power tools. Not even a gas or electric powered weed whacker.

Ladders
• No standing on ladder rungs taller than you are. (If you are 5ft tall and you are on a 7ft ladder, do not stand on any ladder rung above 5ft.)
• In the event of rain, do not use ladders outdoors
• Youth Volunteers (under 18) should not be on a ladder rung higher than 4 ft, regardless of their height.

Heavy Lifting
• Volunteers should not be asked to perform heavy lifting that would fall in the realm of professional movers, as they can not be expected to have the necessary support belts/ braces or equipment.
• Any moderate lifting required for projects should be articulated in the project description. We define moderate lifting at 40 lbs per adult volunteer.
• Arrangements should be made for any heavy lifting prior to the date of the HandsOn volunteer project (i.e. if volunteers are needed to shampoo a carpet, heavy pieces of furniture such as armoire/ media center or couch should be cleared before HandsOn volunteers arrive.)
• No heavy/ cumbersome/ bulky items should be moved down flights of stairs (ex. no moving sofas from the first floor into the basement.)

Youth
• Due to potential food allergies, please check with a parent before dispensing any snacks to a youth.

I have read and agree to comply with the above safety guidelines for HandsOn projects.

Yes

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* 12. LIABILITY COVERAGE:
Please confirm that your organization’s insurance/liability policy will cover volunteers working on this project.

YES

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* 13. Comments or questions for HandsOn?

THANK YOU for submitting your project proposal for MLK Day of Service 2014! You will be contacted by a planning team member soon regarding your project.

For more information on HandsOn Greater Richmond, visit www.HandsOnRVA.org

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HandsOn Greater Richmond is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence- www.pnerichmond.org

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* 1. THE PROJECT

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* 2. ORGANIZATION CONTACTS:

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* 3. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

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* 5. PROJECT FUNDS:HandsOn Greater Richmond may be able to offer a stipend ($50-$100) to help purchase supplies for the MLK Day project. Please note project note that project funding is not guaranteed. If you wish to apply for this funding, please provide the following information:

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* 7. SUPPLIES & LOGISTICS: Your organization is responsible for providing ALL supplies needed for this project, including gloves if needed.

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* 8. MEDIA COVERAGE: Are you willing to have media attend this project?

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* 9. ORGANIZATION STATUS: Are you a 501c3 organization, school, or government entity?

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* 10. I understand that it is my organization’s responsibility to ensure that ALL needed supplies (including gloves) are available for the volunteers upon their arrival. My organization will have all necessary supplies at the project site before volunteers arrive.

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* 12. LIABILITY COVERAGE:Please confirm that your organization’s insurance/liability policy will cover volunteers working on this project.

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* 13. Comments or questions for HandsOn?

* 5. PROJECT FUNDS:
HandsOn Greater Richmond may be able to offer a stipend ($50-$100) to help purchase supplies for the MLK Day project. Please note project note that project funding is not guaranteed. If you wish to apply for this funding, please provide the following information:

* 8. MEDIA COVERAGE:
Are you willing to have media attend this project?

* 9. ORGANIZATION STATUS:
Are you a 501c3 organization, school, or government entity?

* 12. LIABILITY COVERAGE:
Please confirm that your organization’s insurance/liability policy will cover volunteers working on this project.