HandsOn Day: 2010 Request for Projects Survey

A Day of Fun and Getting Things Done! Saturday, October 16, 2010

Once again its time to start planning for the 3rd annual HandsOn Day in Richmond and adjacent counties. Last year HandsOn Day attracted over 1000 volunteers to assist with 42 projects, and we're planning on the same response this fall.

We will connect your organization to a volunteer team ready to paint, build, sort, sew, stuff, organize, clean, rake -- you name it! We'll recruit the volunteers, provide a Project Captain to help supervise, and assist with project logistics on the day of the event -- all at no cost to you. There is also the potential for small supply funds to help cover project supply costs.

What types of projects can we help with? Projects that:
• Begin October 16, 2010 at 10:30am and end by 2:30pm
• Are suitable for group sizes of 10 to 50 volunteers
• Don't require advanced training or orientation sessions, and
• Take place in Richmond, Henrico or Chesterfield.

Given the high demand for volunteers, we will accept as many projects as possible, but may be unable to meet all needs.

To see photos from last year, click here

Need help brainstorming a project idea? Click here for a list of project suggestions and/or to RSVP for the free project idea "Stimulus Session": June 25,2010, 11:30am - 1:00 pm. Bring your lunch and get your creative juices flowing with others.

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

The deadline for submissions is July 19, 2010.

We look forward to working with you to GET THINGS DONE in our region!

Questions? Contact the HandsOn Project Committee at handsonday@handsongr.org

1.THE PROJECT: Please include a catchy name and details that will tell potential volunteers WHAT they'll be doing and WHY.(Required.)

Organization Name:

Project Name:

Project Overview:

SPECIFIC Volunteer Tasks for this Project:

Project Location (include address & zip code):

Project END time (all projects begin at 10:30 am and end no later than 2:30 pm):

Any special skills preferred for the Project Captain:

2.ORGANIZATION CONTACTS:(Required.)

Pre-Planning Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

Day-of-Project Contact Person:

Phone Number (cell phone most helpful):

Email:

3.ORGANIZATION STATUS:
Are you a 501c3 organization, school, or government entity? (Required.)

YES

4.VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: HandsOn Day projects must involve at least 10 volunteers. (Required.)

Minimum # of volunteers needed:

Maximum # of volunteers needed:

Is this project disability friendly?

5.YOUTH AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT:
We strive to engage volunteers of all ages! Please indicate which age groups this project is appropriate for (check all that apply):(Required.)

TEEN IMPACT PROJECT: Volunteers will be ages 12-18, led by an adult HandsOn Youth Project Captain. Individuals under 18 will have waiver from parent/legal guardian. (16-17 year old volunteers are allowed to vounteer without parent or guardian present.)

FAMILY FRIENDLY PROJECT: all ages, there is no minimum age requirement. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by parent/guardian

AGES 16+ PROJECT: Minimum age is 16. Individuals under 18 will have waiver from parent/legal guardian. (16-17 year old volunteers are allowed to volunteer without parent or guardian present.)

AGES 18+ PROJECT: Minimum age is 18.

Comments or Clarifications:

6.LIABILITY COVERAGE:
Your organization must have insurance or a liability policy which will cover volunteers working on this project. Do you understand and accept this responsibility?(Required.)

YES

7.SCREENING:
HandsOn Greater Richmond does not conduct any screening of its volunteers. It is the sole responsibility of your organization to conduct any desired screening. Do you understand and accept this responsibility?(Required.)

YES

8.SUPPLIES & LOGISTICS: Your organization is responsible for providing ALL supplies needed for this project. (Required.)

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:

9.PROJECT FUNDS:
HandsOn Greater Richmond may be able to small stipends up to $500 to help cover supply costs for your project. If you wish to apply for this funding, please provide the following information.(Required.)

Amount requested:

What will the funds be used for?

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

10.MEDIA COVERAGE:
Are you willing to have media attend this project?(Required.)

YES

11.RAIN PLAN: Inclement weather can interfere with outdoor projects at the last minute. If your proposed project is outdoors, what is the back-up plan in case of rain? What alternative project will be available to accommodate the same number of volunteers? Please provide details about what volunteers will do.

13.SPECIFIC QUESTIONS for HandsOn?

THANK YOU for submitting your project proposal for HandsOn Day 2010! You will be contacted by a planning team member very soon regarding your project.

If this is the first time your organization has participated in HandsOn Day, you will be required to attend a brief project management training session in September.

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

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

HandsOn Day: 2010 Request for Projects

7.HandsOn Day 2010 Request for Projects!