So you liked sleeping on the floor, working in the hot sun, and taking cold showers?
Well then, welcome back!
REGISTRATION
Registration for ASP 2023 is Closed
Orientations
All ASP volunteers are required to attend and participate in all of our pre-trip orientations.
To satisfy the orientation requirement, volunteers must attend all four orientation programs to learn about the Appalachian culture and local poverty as well as the “Three S’s” – safety, sensitivity and stewardship. Each of the first three sessions will be offered twice – you only need to attend one. The final orientation will only be offered once. At this time, orientations are scheduled to be in-person.
The dates are as follows:
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- Orientation 1 – February 8th and February 14th
- Orientation 2 – March 22rd and March 28th
- Orientation 3 – April 26th and May 2rd
- Orientation 4 – June 7th – Only one date for this orientation
Contact: Deb Ahle, 203-240-1864
Parent & Volunteer Meeting
All new and returning ASP youth volunteers and one parent are required to attend one of these sessions. This meeting will review pertinent information regarding Jesse Lee ASP’s plans, standards and rules. The goal is to ensure that all leaders, volunteers and their parents share the same understanding when it comes to the program’s expectations. Click “read more” to get additional information and sign up.
Wheelchair Ramp Building
All ASP participants are required to participate in a wheelchair ramp building session. This 3 hour session is designed to imitate a standard workday on the ASP trip. Participants will be assigned a work crew based on experience and will assist in the assembly of several segments of a wheelchair ramp. Click “read more” to get additional information and sign up.
Car Washes
ASP participants are required to work a car washes prior to the trip. Car washes are held on Saturdays in the front driveway of Jesse Lee, with two shifts: 10:30 AM – 1:45 PM, and 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM. Click “read more” to get additional information and sign up.
Stock Sales
Everyone participating in ASP is expected to sell 25 shares of $10 “ASP Stock.”
Packing & Departing FOR APPALACHIA
The success of the ASP trip is highly dependent on proper preparation, and that is true for packing. Every participant should download the packing list and follow the instructions carefully.
We will pack the vans on Friday evening at 6:30 PM. We will gather for departure at 7:30 AM on Saturday. Be sure to bring a lunch.