GLHFH Work Day Info

Needed:

• A refillable water bottle – water coolers will be on site.

• Bring a lunch unless otherwise directed.

• Sunscreen if applicable

• Closed-toe shoes – steel toes aren’t required but are recommended.

• Jeans and other durable pants are strongly encouraged; Clothes that can get dirty.

• If you have hand tools you like to use – feel free to bring them labeled with your name.

• Your own Personal Protective Equipment if you have it. Safety glasses, hard hats, and gloves are available. 

• A hard hat will be provided (but must be returned) and disposable dust masks and ear plugs will be available.

Avoid:

• A cell phone – please leave your phone in the car.

• Please refrain from using earbuds in place of earplugs, they don’t protect as well and can be a distraction.

• Loose clothing – clothing can get caught in power tools or on scaffolding

Agenda for a typical Saturday (first-time volunteers)

• 8:15 AM – arrival, sign-in, complete volunteer waiver

• 8:30 AM – orientation, safety talk

• 11:30 AM – lunch time (1/2 hour)

• 2:30 PM – depart (you have the option to stay longer; see Andy)

Location & Parking

• Use 1616 Scott St, 17701 for your GPS.

• Park on the street in front of construction or open lots. 

Contact Info

• If you need to get in touch with us before your volunteer day – please contact Jaclyn Gilbert at the office, 570-322-2515 ext. 303

• If you have last-minute changes, please contact Andy Hamelly, Construction Director, on his cell 570-220-9738.