OJCL Torch Fall 2018 | Page 23

How to Plan Your Own Park Service Event: 1. Email your local parks district. Include how long you plan on attending, name the park(s), and what date you are looking at. 2. Solidify plans with the parks committee and make a flier with the official information! 3. Create some form of a sign up, whether that be confirmation via email, a physical list, or texting. Make sure in SOME WAY that you have a decent idea of attendance numbers. 4. Make a list of supplies. I recommend gloves, buckets, trash bags, and hand sanitizer for after you’re done. 5. Plan a food party after! You’re working hard, so you deserve some pizza. 6. Create a loose itinerary that way you may change things up if need be, but you still have a plan for the day. 7. Above all, have fun! Thank your volunteers and relish in the fact that you are making a difference, one step at a time. Best wishes, North Guber Emma Davis 23