big event at ku: participant information presentation 2013

Saturday,

April 13, 2013

About the BIG Event

• One Big Day. One Big Thanks. One Big Event.• 2011 was the first BIG Event at KU• National event, started in 1982 at Texas A&M University• Volunteers: KU students, faculty and staff• Job requests: Lawrence residents• Why: To give back to the Lawrence community• 500 volunteers in 2011; 2,000 volunteers in 2012• About 70 job sites in 2011; almost 200 job sites in 2012

What You’ll Receive Today

• Group representative form• Medical release/liability forms• Group participation form (to sign and

return)• Job description• Group Roster• Tonight’s Check-in Form

What You’ll Receive Today• Group representative form:

– Volunteer Statement of Understanding

What You’ll Receive Today• Medical release/liability form:

– Assumption of Risk

What You’ll Receive Today•Group participation form:– To sign and return Saturday

What You’ll Receive Today•Group participation form:– Take extra pages for large groups

What You’ll Receive Today• Job description:

What You’ll Get Saturday

• Job description• Directions and map to your job site• Supply list•Group roster• Homeowner survey • T-Shirt

Check-In Process

• Lot 90: West of Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center

• Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13th

Check-In Process

• Step 1: Registration - Get your job description, directions and supply list- Return all signed waivers and participation forms• Step 2: T-Shirts- Each group member should pick up a Big Event T-

shirt to wear during their project• Step 3: Supplies- Give your supply list to a Big Event organizer- Collect your supplies and take them to your

vehicle(s)- If applicable, find other group members

More on T-shirts

• Every volunteer will receive a 2013 Big Event T-shirt at check-in

• Wearing the shirt is required of every volunteer• Why?

– The shirt identifies you as a Big Event volunteer– This is a safety measure for the homeowner– And for you!

Kickoff

• Kickoff celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday• Get ready for the BIG Event!• After registration and kickoff, groups will head to job

sites at 10 a.m.• Arrive at job site shortly after 10 a.m.

Job Sites

• Things To Know:– You are not expected to haul anything away– Bag all yard clippings according to city

regulation – you’ll get this info Saturday– Four hour time span; if job is not complete in 4

hours, please contact BIG Event rep– You are only expected to complete jobs outlined

in your job description

More on Job Sites

• Things To Know:– NO power tools– If you have any questions, call BIG Event rep– You are expected to provide transportation; let

us know if this isn’t possible for you– Bring and drink lots of water– Wear clothing appropriate for the job requested– Forecast for Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 58

Job Sites: Yard work

• Things To Know:– We follow City of Lawrence regulations for yard

clippings, branches, etc.– All yard waste goes in paper yard bags (NOT

plastic bags)– Branches, etc. must fit in the yard bag; break

them into smaller pieces, if needed– The City of Lawrence thanks you!

Check Out

• Please return to lot 90 after completing your job• Return all supplies to Supplies Tent• Complete BIG Event survey• Return homeowner survey form

Questions?

Thank you for participating in the third annual BIG Event!