Project Leaders: Beautify the Patriot House on the VA Campus

Join L.A. Works during this Earth Week's Beautification Event to take meaningful action for our environment. Whether you're planting trees, restoring habitats, or taking our Climate Action Pledge, your efforts will help create a greener, healthier L.A. for future generations.

Why: As a project leader, you will partner alongside L.A. Works and VA Greater Los Angeles to help beautify their Patriot House! Togther we will help beautify the space where these veterans receive care, medical treatment, and alleviation from stress of having to find a safe place to stay. Our appreciation for these veterans will take place through removing old garden rocks from the Patriot House garden and prepping the area for beautiful plants - improving the overall campus!

Who: L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

• As a project leader, you will help lead volunteers in doing the following projects:
  • Removing stones from the garden entrance to be re-purposed in other areas around the campus.
  • Preparing the ground for new planting.
  • Helping transport the rocks to a designated area.
  • Helping with some touch-up paint near the entrance area if time allows.
• As a project leader you may also be asked to do the following:
  • Help unload the L.A. Works van and set up the various projects/activities.
  • Ensure volunteers are working safely, efficiently, and are having fun!
• Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
• Tools and gloves will be provided.

• No experience necessary! Training will be provided day-of!
• VA waiver (emailed to you after registration) must be completed by ALL volunteers.
• This is a FAVE family volunteering event. All project leaders will be supervising family volunteers including children of all ages. All volunteers under 18 will be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
• Must be comfortable with hands-on physical work (i.e. standing for long periods of time, sorting, packing, etc). There will be chairs provided for breaks as well.
• Adults should be able to lift up to 15-20lbs (or ask for other tasks by emailing the Opportunity Leader).
• You will be working outside so wear sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. It is also reccomended to wear a hat, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts.
• A protective mask is reccomended to protect yourself from any lingering smoke/smog in the air left by the fires.
• Snacks and water will be provided.

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.

This opportunity is managed by L.A. Works.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

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