Volunteer Hours & Donor Delivery Information

As in the past, we welcome children ages 12 and older; those ages 12-16 must have a responsible adult with transportation on the premises. Due to insurance, liability and safety concerns, we must strictly adhere to these rules-there are no exceptions. 
Younger children are encouraged to write letters and organize recycling drives from home.

COMMUNITY SERVICE certificates are provided for students who require documentation of the number of hours they volunteer. In order to obtain a certificate, it is necessary to SIGN IN upon arrival on the Community Service sign-in sheet, and SIGN OUT upon departure when finished each day.

We will be accepting item donations at the armory only during our Volunteer Hours of Operation as stated above.

BASIC RULES AND INFORMATION:
We greatly appreciate your volunteer efforts and spirit!  To ensure your own safety and enjoyment, and to preserve our welcome at the Armory, we ask that you read and follow the following requirements:

1. Parking will be in the parking lot surrounding the building and on the dirt lot adjacent to the building.  Please follow the directions of the Soldier-Guard at the Gate.   No vehicles are allowed in the motor pool area (where the Military vehicles and our supplies are located). There are no exceptions, even for dropping off or moving donations. 

2. Speed limit on base is 10 miles per hour. In congested areas, the limit is as slow as safety permits--even if that means a complete stop for an extended time. 

3. Inside the Armory, volunteers are ONLY allowed on the Drill Floor; please do not go into Military offices or upstairs.

4. Food and Drinks:  
~Please bring your own on Prep Days and Weekdays. As volunteers may not use the Armory Kitchen or refrigerator at any time, consider bringing a small cooler.
~We will provide lunch on Assembly Days only.
~Marsha Roseman, our Catering Director, and assigned volunteers are the only people allowed in the Kitchen at any time.
~NO FOOD OR DRINKS ON DRILL FLOOR AT ANY TIME PLEASE!

5. Clothing, Shoes, Purses, etc.
~Please wear closed-toe shoes

~Wear comfortable clothing; please avoid political statements on clothing..
~Please lock purse or other valuables in your car: We do not have a safe place for them and will not accept responsibility for personal property.

6. SIGN-IN 
~All volunteers must sign in at the Volunteer Table by the front door and fill out a new Release form for the current Drive--even if you have volunteered in the past.
~Please wear a nametag at all times.
~To receive Community Service Credit, you MUST sign-in upon arrival and sign-out upon departure at the COMMUNITY SERVICE TABLE--this is separate from the Volunteer Sign In Table.

7. Donation Drop-Off:
~Please drive to the Northwest Corner of the parking lot to drop off donations.
~Fill out the donation log-in sheet and receive an acknowledgment.

8. Register to Volunteer: 
If you have not already done so, please sign up to work on the Assembly days by emailing OpGratVolunteer@yahoo.com ; write "Operation Gratitude Volunteer" in the subject line.  State day(s), shift(s), number of volunteers and email addresses. Shifts are 9am-12; and 1pm-4pm.

9. TWITTER and Website Announcements:
Please always check our Twitter account: www.twitter.com/OpGratitude and/or our website: www.OperationGratitude.com and/or your emails for last minute schedule changes or closures prior to leaving for the armory.

10. Questions:
~At the Armory:
Supervisors will be wearing Royal Blue T-shirts--please follow their instructions. 
Charlie Othold, Director of Operations, has the final say on all matters.
~By Email: OpGratVolunteer@yahoo.com (write "Operation Gratitude Volunteer" in subject line
~InfoLine: 818-909-0039

 Thank you for all your efforts and generosity!