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The Y.A.H.O.O. mission:

To encourage and foster youth involvement in the community.

To educate youth in the concept of volunteerism, commitment, community
service and social skills.

What we expect from Y.A.H.O.O. youth.

A commitment!
- Saturday mornings 8:45-11 AM
- Spring dates (see Registration)
- Fall dates (see Registration)
To submit registration forms and medical history
- Medications must be available and provided by the youth
- e.g. epi-pens, inhalers and any other indications
To be punctual
- All volunteers must be prompt. Period!
- Arrive by 8:45 AM
- The drop off and pick up site is:
  - Y.A.H.O.O. tool shed, 1 Park Street, Sterling
To sign in and sign out
To wear appropriate clothing
- No sandals
- Y.A.H.O.O. T-shirts required
To bring your own tools
- Rakes
- Brooms
- Shovels
- Gloves
- Water
To be courteous and polite . . . a must behavior
To refrain from tobacco products . . . they are prohibited

What to expect from the Y.A.H.O.O. staff

Y.A.H.O.O. STAFF

Will not:
- Pick-up or deliver a volunteer from or to their home
- Allow the kids to enter any structure on any work site
Will provide:
- Phone numbers for emergencies and inclement weather
- Transportation to and from a work site from the Y.A.H.O.O. tool shed
- Y.A.H.O.O. T-shirts
- Completion certificates:
  - 6-11 hours: participation
  - 12-15 hours: Bronze
  - 16-19 hours: Silver
  - 20+ hours: Gold
Scheduling of tasks and at no time will these jobs require:
- Dangerous machinery or tools
- Ladders
- Anything with a motor
Will insure there are two supervisors, 21 years old or older, assigned to each work crew who will:
- Transport (as needed) and supervise all crews
- Insure first aid kits are available at every site

What do we expect from Y.A.H.O.O. parents?

Please make sure your child is prompt
- PICK-UP and DROP-OFF point is the Y.A.H.O.O. tool shed
- Prompt drop-off 08:45 AM
- Prompt pick-up 11:00 AM
Supply registration and medical history forms
- Spring deadline: April 9, 2004
- Fall deadline: TBD
Consider volunteering and participation (This is essential to the program)
Supply and encourage your child in this endeavor

Who is eligible for services through Y.A.H.O.O.?

Things you need to know:

If you sign up for a week and can not come, e-mail Mrs. Dietel at Jeanne.dietel@webstervet.com as soon as you know.
Sweatshirts will be issued after 10 hours of volunteer work
cancellations will be posted on the website by 8:15 AM
if you do not have access, you will receive a call from a member of the committee.
website address:

"I've learned the value of hard work by working hard."
Sister Margaret Fitzpatrick an American Educator