Hearts & Hammers Volunteers Hearts & Hammers is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping folks stay in their homes when they are not able to make necessary repairs themselves. Our annual all-volunteer workday is the first Saturday of May when more than 400 volunteers will help rehab some 30 homes on South Whidbey. We need volunteers with a wide range of skills, including: Painters ~ Plumbers ~ Electricians ~ Carpenters Cooks & Kitchen Helpers ~ Yard Workers & Gardeners Willing Laborers ~ Pick-up Trucks & Drivers ~ Wood Splitters All are welcome from 12 - 112! Unfortunately, we can't allow anyone under 12 to volunteer. Release forms will be sent for 12-17 year olds. Please arrange your own childcare for your younger children. 12-15 year olds with a medical release may work with their parents only. 16-17 year olds need the medical release and written parental permission. Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 8am to 6pm Rain or Shine! 8am- Everyone gathers at the South Whidbey High School Commons at 5675 Maxwelton Rd, Langley for coffee, tea and morning munchies. You will meet your House Captain and team members, sign WAIVER FORMS and go over SAFETY guidelines. 9am- 4:30(ish)pm- At the worksite! Bring a SACK LUNCH and SAFETY equipment, such as safety goggles, gloves, hard hats and protective shoes. 6pm- Volunteers and homeowner families gather again at the High School for a DELICIOUS dinner prepared by volunteers. Enjoy the House Captain "wrap-up" remarks and musical entertainment. QUESTIONS? CALL 360-221-6063 or email: reply@heartsandhammers.com Please fill out the form by March 31, 2008. If you prefer mailing in the form, send it to: HEARTS & HAMMERS, P.O. Box 694, Langley, WA 98260-0694 Name: Mailing Address: City: Zip: Phone: Email: I'm available for (check all that apply): Home repair crew (May 3rd) Worksite prep work (weekend before) Morning Kitchen - (May 3rd) Afternoon/Evening Kitchen - (May 3rd) Occasional year-round volunteer (HEART) Do you have a truck available for the workday: Compact pick-up open Compact pick-up closed Full-sized pick-up open Full-sized pick-up closed Big rig (dump truck) Big rig (no dump) Other equipment: Specific request: woodchucks, re-cycling, etc: I am (choose One): Adult (over 18) 16-17 years old 12-15 years old Release forms will be mailed to all participants under the age of 18. Are there any restrictions on what you can do (ladder work, bending, heavy lifting)? Please check your skill level for any specific skill you have: Carpentry basic handy pro Plumbing basic handy pro Electrical basic handy pro Roofing basic handy pro Flooring basic handy pro Painting basic handy pro Gardening basic green thumb pro Other: WHETHER YOU VOLUNTEER, DONATE, OR BOTH, YOU'RE MAKING AN IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR SOUTH WHIDBEY NEIGHBORS. From the bottoms of our HEARTS & HAMMERS, we THANK YOU!