LA TRAIL HIKERS VOLUNTEERING EVENT
In April 2016, the LA Trail Hikers will head to Yosemite National Park to help volunteer help raise funds on behalf of NatureBridge, a non-profit organization, help student programs to participate in environmental science programs, within Yosemite, through school scholarships.
UPDATE (03-24-2016): We’ve been invited to participate on Sunday’s volunteer event. So we’ll be having new openings to do volunteer work on Sunday. Same dates apply for the event: Friday, April 15, 2016 (7:30am) – Sunday, April 17, 2016 (Return Evening), but instead of volunteering Saturday, you’ll volunteer on Sunday before returning home. We’ve updated the two itineraries below to help you find understand Sunday’s Volunteer setup.
SUNDAY VOLUNTEER STATUS: All Sunday spots are not taken (as of 03-25-2016 9:45am) – Sign up for the: Waiting List
SATURDAY VOLUNTEER STATUS: All Saturday Spots for are now taken (as of 02-13-2016, 1:27 pm)
SIGN UP DATES
1) New/Past LATH+NatureBridge Volunteers (Fri March 25 – Until Filled)
We are looking to provide this experience to new participants first. If you have never participated as volunteer for this event, you will have the first opportunity to sign up starting Fri March 25 until all spots are taken.
We ask that you only RSVP if:
– You are 100% availabe for all 3 days (meaning, having any time off is already approved).
– You are be able to stand/walk for about 6-8 hours during the volunteer event (with small rest breaks of course).
– Must be 18+ years of age.
IF YOU RESERVE A SPOT
Once you let us know you are able to attend by RSVP’ing your spot using EventBright, you will be provided a specific NatureBridge online form to fill out to complete your registration. You cannot RSVP for anyone but yourself. One RSVP per person. There is no guest option, and each attendee will be expected to particpate on the day of the activity. There will be a waiting list after all active spots are filled.
RSVP FOR EVENT
If you meet all criteria, click the following link to RSVP for the waiting list: LATH August Yosemite Volunteer RSVP (**New Spots for Sunday volunteering to be made available Fri, March 25**)
(SATURDAY) VOLUNTEER EVENT ITINERARY
Fri, April 15:
- Meet at 7:30am (in Altadena)
- Depart as a caravan at 8am (We’ll take 2 rest breaks along the way)
- Arrival/Check-in/Lodging Assigned (about 2:30pm)
- Orientation & Team Building
- Dinner provided by NatureBridge
- Fundraising/Volunteer Training
- LATH Night Hike to Merced River from Curry Village
Sat, April 16 (Saturday Volunteering Day):
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Depart for & Arrive at Gates (Carpools)
- Volunteering Day Donation Collections at park gates
- Box Lunch Provided by NatureBridge
- Depart Gates & Arrive at Accommodations
- Dinner provided by NatureBridge
- Celebration & Awards
Sun, April 17:
- Complimentary breakfast at Crane Flat
- LATH Saturday Volunteer Group Yosemite Park Day Exploration/Hike
- Drive Home
VOLUNTEER DAY ACTIVITY (April 16)
As a volunteer, you will be collecting donations park visitors while standing in front of the park gates. Please note that you’ll be on your feet most of the time, wear comfortable shoes. All donations collected will go to NatureBridge to support their outdoor programs for students.
(SUNDAY) VOLUNTEER EVENT ITINERARY
Fri, April 15:
- Meet at 7:30am (in Altadena)
- Depart as a caravan at 8am (We’ll take 2 rest breaks along the way)
- Arrival/Check-in/Lodging Assigned (about 2:30pm)
- Orientation & Team Building
- Dinner provided by NatureBridge
- Fundraising/Volunteer Training
- LATH Night Hike to Merced River from Curry Village
Sat, April 16:
- Complimentary breakfast at Crane Flat
- Box Lunch Provided by NatureBridge
- LATH Sunday Volunteer Group Yosemite Park Day Exploration/Hike
- Dinner provided by NatureBridge
- Celebration & Awards
Sun, April 17 (Sunday Volunteering Day):
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Depart for & Arrive at Gates (Carpools)
- Volunteering Day Donation Collections at park gates
- Box Lunch Provided by NatureBridge
- Depart Gates & Arrive at Accommodations to checkout
- Drive Home
VOLUNTEER DAY ACTIVITY (April 17)
As a volunteer, you will be collecting donations park visitors while standing in front of the park gates. Please note that you’ll be on your feet most of the time, wear comfortable shoes. All donations collected will go to NatureBridge to support their outdoor programs for students.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accomodations will be provided on Friday & Saturday night. NatureBridge will provide lodging and meals at its rustic Crane Flat campus.
- Rustic bunk style accommodations in two buildings
- Bring your own sleeping bag or other bedding
- Meals provided in dining hall
- Central bathhouse with two showers each for men and women
- Free parking
Volunteers should bring lodge/camping items, including sleeping bags to make your stay comfortable. A complete packing list and more information will be provided to those who will participate to better prepare them for the trip.
TRAVEL
Participants will be contacted to setup carpooling options prior to event. Volunteer drivers will drive their own vechicles to the event and back. In addition, they will be used to travel to the volunteer gates while at the park. We’ll make sure everyone finds a carpool setup prior to event as a driver or passenger.
We look forward to having you join us on this event!
