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TheEnvironmental
Bankers Assocationpresents the
2016 EBA Gives Backat the
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m. – noon
EBA Gives Back
Fort Worth Botantic Garden
(Group to meet at 8:00 in Worthington Lobby)
Inclement weather: If it is raining the day of your project, we will need to cancel.
EBA Group Schedule scheduled:
Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m. – noon; 12 - 15 people (more are welcome)
Meeting spot and Parking:
EBA group will be meeting in front of the Gardens Restaurant (9R on attached map). There is parking available in front of the restaurant and along the street. Your Garden staff point of contact that morning will be Jay Higgins. His cell number is 817-243-6007.
Project:
EBA group will be helping to plant on the southern end of the Garden. FWBG asks that you please be flexible with this plan, because weather can change the schedule of projects. Also, we ask that you please make sure everyone wears closed-toe shoes.
If available, please feel free to bring your own work gloves. However, gloves will be available if someone does not have a pair. We will provide work tools needed for the project. Also, we will have cold water available to refill water bottles.
Boxed lunch provided/sponsored by ATC Group Services
For additional information, please contact [email protected] or:
Larinda SmithEducation and Volunteer CoordinatorPark and Recreation Department - Fort Worth Botanic Garden817-392-5543 Office817-392-5549 [email protected]
City of Fort Worth — Working together to build a strong community.
Below is important information to read before your volunteer day at the Garden. Attached you will find a map of the Garden, information about what to expect the day your group volunteers, and waiver forms for each person to complete and bring with him/her to the Garden.
Sign up sheet
Return no later than Thursday –
June 2, 2016
Name:_________________________________
Company:_____________________________
Cell Phone:_________________________________
Email Address:_____________________________
Send to all: Lisa Kraus Gardner at [email protected]
Dale Allison at [email protected]
Vanessa Chambers at [email protected]
Area to Meet
Garden Restaurant(see map)
Area to Volunteer
the newly formed Rock Garden
Volunteering at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden:
Parking and Meeting Spot:
Parking is free at the Botanic Garden. Your group will meet at the following
location:
In front of the Gardens Restaurant
3220 Rock Springs Road
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(9R on the map)
From I30, go north on University Drive. Take the first entrance into the Garden.
There will be fountains on each side of the entrance. Go straight until you
come to the stop sign. At the stop sign, go straight and curve around the road.
The Japanese Garden parking lot will be on the right. Once you have parked,
walk the short distance back down the road to the restaurant, where a Garden
staff member will be waiting to meet your group.
Dress Code:
As a volunteer you are representing the City of Fort Worth. Please dress
appropriately for the conditions and performance of working in an outdoor
environment.
Shoes: safe, comfortable shoes (i.e., flat, closed-toe/closed-heel), no flip
flops or sandals
Hats: not required, but can help on a sunny day
Clothing: cool/warm modest clothing, shorts must be an appropriate length
(2-inches above the knee)
If clothing does not meet these guidelines, you may be sent home to change
or declined the opportunity to participate.
What additional items should I bring?
1) Water bottle filled with water
2) Signed City of Fort Worth waiver form (either bring with you or sign on site)
3) Optional: knee pad
4) Optional: personal gardening tools
5) Optional: snack
City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services
Volunteer Agreement
I, _________________________________________, volunteer to serve as a Garden
Volunteer for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden of the City of Fort Worth.
As a volunteer, I agree to perform to the best of my ability, the tasks as outlined in my
job description or the tasks established by my supervisor; report to work on time, when
scheduled, and if unable, to call my supervisor; to accept supervision, maintain
confidentiality; observe its goals and objectives and give my supervisor adequate
notice before termination as a volunteer.
As a volunteer, I understand that the City does not provide volunteers with employee
benefits, accident insurance, death benefits, compensation for lost time due to injury;
nor does the City carry general liability insurance covering volunteers.
As a volunteer, I understand that I will be provided adequate work space when and
where applicable; and ongoing supervision, evaluation and training.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________
Address or Email:__________________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________________________________
If applicable, please list the organization or school you are representing:
_____________________________________________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________ Date:________________ (Volunteer)
Signature:_______________________________________ Date:________________ (Parent or Legal Guardian if Volunteer is a Minor)
Signature:_______________________________________ Date:________________ (Volunteer Coordinator)
