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FARM – Harvest Solutions Farm Volunteering

Please Register here: FARM – Harvest Solutions Farm Volunteering (volunteerhub.com)

Sat, October 8th. 2022 – 7:30 AM – 11 AM

Location: Irvine Blvd and Lambert Road

  • What to Expect:
    1. You will be exposed to the elements, so please plan accordingly
    2. Repeated bending, walking, and moving around on the uneven ground 
    3. Shade and water will be available for breaks as needed 
  • What to Wear/Bring: 
    • Footwear: Closed-toed, sturdy rubber-soled running/tennis shoes or hiking boots (keep in mind shoes could get muddy) 
    • Clothing: 
      • Long sleeves are highly recommended because some plants have small prickly spines. 
      • Full-length pants are required. 
      • Hats/Sunscreen are highly encouraged (this is an outdoor opportunity with limited shade) 
      • Garden gloves appropriate for food handling (gloves that have not been used for handling insecticides, pesticides, etc.)  If you do not have a pair, one-time-use disposable gloves will be available to you.
      • For personal safety reasons and to prevent foreign object contamination, we ask volunteers to refrain from wearing jewelry that dangles and/or has detachable pieces, such as bracelets, necklaces, and dangly earrings.
      • Refillable water bottle (there will be water available) 
      • Leave valuable items at home, as Second Harvest is not responsible for lost or stolen items
  • Minor Volunteers: 
    • This opportunity is available to volunteers 10 years old and above with an adult chaperone age 21+.
    • The following ratios of adult chaperones to minor volunteers must be followed:
      • Ages 10-12:  (1) chaperone age 21+ per (5) minors 
      • Ages 13-17:  (1) chaperone age 21+ per (10) minors.   
    • Adult participant/chaperone must register online and include all minor volunteers in their party size when registering.
    • Download, print, and complete the Minor Volunteer Liability and Media waivers here: https://feedoc.org/get-involved/#volunteer 
    •    Both forms must be completed by a parent/guardian for EACH minor participant and brought to check-in on the day of the volunteer shift.
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