Hello, Volunteers! 

Thank you so much for your generosity of action! Here are some important details:

PARKING

The entrance to our roadway is across from the dog park. Upon turning off of McGavock Pike, take an immediate right onto the drive between the green posts. Follow this drive toward the left, and you will find our parking lot at the end.

Here is a google maps link as well as our exact coordinates that you can paste in your GPS app to get GPS directions:

Google Maps link: GROW Enrichment

Coordinates: 36.1941115884202, -86.67770873403319

WHAT TO BRING:

• Wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, and anything you’re okay to get dirty in
• A filled water bottle for personal use
• Bug spray and sunscreen (peppermint oil works well to deter yellow jackets)
• A hat or sunglasses are recommended for sunny days!
  
  

NEED-TO-KNOWS

There is no running water or electricity at GROW. Volunteers should bring their own water bottles and charge their phones before arrival. 

The nearest portable bathroom is in the parking lot of the dog park. It is a long walk from our site, so you will have to drive over if you are in need of facilities.
There is no shelter from severe weather at GROW. In the event of severe weather on a scheduled work day (lightning, impending severe thunderstorm, or tornado watch/advisory) this event will be canceled. 

Please be advised that yellow jackets may be present, and prepare accordingly. We will do our best to mitigate any issues, but our best defense will be using peppermint oil, a natural deterrent. You may put a small amount on your clothing ahead of time, but we will also be prepared with peppermint essential oil to share.

Volunteers should wear protective clothing appropriate for outdoor work including: pants to protect legs, closed-toed shoes, breathable layered shirts for comfort in outdoor weather and protection from sun/brambles/stinging insects

IMPACT

Our living classroom of gardens, forests, and natural play areas benefit park visitors and community members. Our nonprofit is working to establish the city’s first food forest and create an equitable and accessible nature space for our neighbors, educating both children and adults in permaculture and sustainability.  Your volunteerism helps us to grow our vision of an urban hub for outdoor education. Some of the beneficiaries of your volunteerism include: 

• Public school students on field trips to learn about native species and conservation
• Community members from all walks of life seeking connection with the earth
• Local wildlife who rely on the ecosystem of this corridor
• You! 

Please read the above information and review the below statements before signing. Thank you for your volunteer service!

Below is a map of our site as well to help with directions.

GROW Enrichment - Release of All Claims

I, affirm my intentions to engage in volunteer work at the GROW Enrichment site. As a condition of this volunteerism at the GROW Enrichment site, I agree to the following:

1. I am duly aware of the risks and hazards that may arise through volunteer work at the GROW site, and assume any expenses and liabilities I might incur in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity. If I have had any questions about the GROW site, its nature, risks or hazards, I have contacted the garden coordinator and discussed those questions with her to my satisfaction.

2. In consideration of being granted the opportunity to participate at GROW, I, for myself, my executors, administrators, agents and assigns do hereby release and forever discharge the GROW Enrichment Program, GROW Educators, volunteers, other gardeners, and the cooperating landowner from all claims of damages, demands, and any actions whatsoever, including those based on negligence, in any manner arising out of my participation in this activity. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue for any such losses, damages, injury or costs that my child may incur.

I have read this entire Release, fully understand it, and I agree to be legally bound by it.