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Volunteer projects, incentives, and parades
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July 2016
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> IN THIS ISSUE: Volunteer positions, projects, incentives, and parades |
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This year we are participating in the Atlanta Beltline Fall
Festival Lantern Parade! We need some creative folks that would like to help us
imagine and create our lanterns for the parade and even participate in the
parade if you'd like! http://art.beltline.org/lantern-parade/ Interested in
helping? Reach out to Karla Scarzafava here.
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Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island is a remote location off the Georgia
coast. Hosts' RVs are barged over to the island to stay a minimum of 6
months. Due to its remote location, this position is for those that like
a long-term commitment. Enjoy the beautiful coastal surroundings and
help with day to day operations. Interested applicants apply here or call James for more information 912-485-2299
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July 17
Join us in beautifying Sweetwater Creek as we pick up
trash from the water by canoe and along the banks. Pre-registration is
required and previous canoe experience is required for those in canoes. Meet
at the Visitor's Center. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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July 9
Help
upkeep trails in the park and get your Saturday morning workout on by
volunteering with "Trail Dudes" Greg Foster, Gary Holsted, and other
members of Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park. Specific projects may
include trail repair, sign installation, tool organization, etc. For more info,
email Greg at atthruhiker2006@yahoo.com. 423-702-1218.
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Saturday, Jul 9, 2016 9 AM Volunteer
Work Day
Don
Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come join the Friends of Don Carter State Park every
second Saturday of the month to participate in a variety of volunteer
projects. Meet at park's visitor center. 678-450-7726.
Saturday, Jul 9, 2016 9 AM to 1 PM Bike
Trails Work and Ride
Hard
Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join park staff and volunteers for some time spent
working on the bike trail, and a guided trail ride afterward. If you assist
with trail work there is no charge for the ride. 706-557-3001.
Saturday, Jul 23, 2016 10 AM to 12 PM Volunteer
Day / Heath Lake
Rocky Mountain
Recreation & Public Fishing Area -
Rome, GA
Please join our Ranger in helping keep the shoreline
clean around the Heath Lake Boat Ramp. Trash bags will be provided. Meet in
the Visitor Information parking lot 706-802-5087. 706-802-5087.
Monday, Aug 1, 2016 9 AM to 5 PM Volunteer
to Help Us with Summer Programs and Events F.D.
Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a fun-filled summer on the mountain as a
program/hike guide, host, or information specialist for one or more of our
many public programs. Contact Amy for more information at the park office
or email fdrpark_naturalist@yahoo.com. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Apply for an opening today! http://gastateparks.org/volunteer/hosts
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Are you new to hosting?
Workamper.com has a media library
with some Q&A from experienced folks out there that may help answer some of
your questions.
Here is a link to one of the recent ones: https://www.workamper.com/media-library/workamper-campfire-38
*Thanks to the Crims for the great picture of the host site at James H Floyd State Park!
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Platinum Level for 3000 Hours:
Thomas Pitchford
Peter and Jennifer Piercy
Mary and Tommy Victor
Dorothy and Roy Edwards
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Lifetime Achievement Awards for 5000 Hours:
Tina Cano and Coleman Lee
Debbie and Gene Nisbet
Norman and Virginia Teal
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Here is the website for more information on Volunteer Hours and how incentives are earned.
You can see how many hours you have recorded or were transferred over from 2014 by logging into your time sheet.http://www.trackitforward.com/site/georgia-state-park-and-historic-sites-volunteers-and-hosts/timesheet
Using
this neat Stats feature, you can see where you are in the overall
documentation of hours for volunteers all over the state: https://www.trackitforward.com/site/georgia-state-park-and-historic-sites-volunteers-and-hosts/stats
Thank
you for your patience as we transitioned to this new tracking software.
Your information is now accessible by you, park managers as well as
myself. However, it is completely private and not accessible by anyone
outside of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites.
Volunteers Defined: We love and need them all!
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Community Volunteers-Help
on a day-to-day basis at a Park as they are available. Our community
volunteers help with leading hikes, helping with maintenance, assisting
with the visitor or retail center, guide new visitors to park activities
and locations. Those volunteering more than once per month or planning
to volunteer more than 20 hours per year need to update registration.
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Hosts (Campground, Yurt, Maintenance, Golf, Train)-Stay
in their personal RV at designated free Host Site for 2-6 months in
exchange for a minimum of 24 hours of volunteer work. Host duties
include: visitor assistance and maintenance. All hosts are required to
update registration to still be considered for hosting.
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Group Volunteers-This
is for Churches, Corporations, Scouts and Universities who want a
tailor-made project that will strengthen the group as individuals as
well as a team morale while assisting Georgia State Parks. Only the
group leader will need to be registered in our system.
How are we doing?
In order for Georgia State Parks to
continue to thrive and grow, even in these lean budget times, we need to get
feedback from those that utilize our services and Parks. As Volunteers and
Hosts, you have the same rights and anonymity in park observations and feedback
as our Park Staff. Please use this quick survey form to share your
experiences with us.
Thanks for reading! Please feel free to share with
others. If you need to contact me, Georgia State Parks Volunteer Manager: nyleta.wallace@dnr.ga.gov
or Carly Nielsen the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at carly.nielsen@dnr.ga.gov
As always, thank you for being a steward for Georgia State Parks! Have a great day!
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