Sign ups are closed for youth volunteers. Interested adults and young adults may email us at jesseleeasp@gmail.com to check on availability.
Orientations
Due to the current COVID environment, we are not permitted to have large in-person activities. To satisfy the orientation requirement, volunteers must attend three online programs to learn about the Appalachian culture as well as the “Three S’s” – safety, sensitivity and stewardship. Each of the three sessions will be offered twice; you only need to attend one. The interactive meetings will begin promptly at 7:30 and last approximately one hour.
The dates are as follows:
- Orientation 1 – March 17th and March 22nd
- Orientation 2 – April 21st and April 26th
- Orientation 3 – May 12th and May 17th
Skill Training
Whether Jesse Lee ASP does a trip to Appalachia or an At-Home version of the project, we want to ensure that our volunteers are properly trained.
BASIC SKILLS TRAINING
Anyone who has not been on ASP before is required to attend a 2-hour session that will include brief lectures and demonstrations on work site safety. It will also include instruction and supervised individual practice on the safe use of the circular saw, power drill, and hammer. Click “read more” to get additional information and sign up.
Youth and adults who have not been on ASP before are required to attend a 3-hour in person session that will include brief lectures and demonstrations on work site safety. It will also include instruction and supervised individual practice on the safe use of the circular saw, power drill, and hammer. These sessions are held rain or shine in the back parking lot of Jesse Lee Church.
Everyone needs to wear proper work site attire: long pants, a shirt that tucks in (no sleeveless shirts; no low necklines), work boots (no sneakers). If you have long hair, please tie it back. Participants with improper attire will be sent home.
Everyone needs to bring a 16 oz. claw hammer, a 12′ or longer retractable tape measure, pencil, speed square, wonder bar, a pair of safety glasses and a pair of work gloves.
You will need to register and turn in your Jesse Lee ASP Waiver & ASP Volunteer forms prior to participating in Basic Skills. (Jesse Lee Waiver & ASP Forms)
The 2024 basic skills sessions will be held at Jesse Lee Church and are offered on the following dates:
| Saturday, April 20 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:45 PM – 4:45 PM Sunday, April 21 |
Saturday, April 27 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:45 PM – 4:45 PM Sunday, April 28 |
Contact: Nik Parker, 203-788-6704
RAMP BUILDING SESSIONS
More information will be coming soon.
Fundraising
More information will be coming soon.
ASP National
The national ASP organization has added a number of COVID safety protocols for this summer’s trip including: limiting the number of volunteers who can stay at its “centers”; requiring that masks be worn unless volunteers are eating, sleeping or showering; and prioritizing exterior home repairs, like roof and siding replacements.
For more details, please check out the links below: