New England VERG volunteer opportunities
The fall is a great time to get outside and volunteer your time. Here are several opportunities for New England employees to volunteer with our Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) this September.
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) – Rhode Island
Volunteers are needed to support OSDRI’s annual Stand Down event at Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland, RI. OSDRI is looking for volunteers to help with three main areas: event setup, registration and clean up.
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Diamond Hill Park |
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Saluting Branches – Rhode Island & Massachusetts
Volunteers are needed to help with Saluting Branches events in MA and RI on September 21. During the events, volunteers will be trimming and pruning trees in an effort to help keep the veterans cemeteries a safe and beautiful place for all those who visit.
| Location: | Exeter Veterans Memorial Cemetery 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI |
| Date: | September 21
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| Time: | Starting at 8:00am
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| Contacts: | Employees interested in participating must first seek approval from their supervisor, and then contact one of the employees listed below to register to volunteer.
· Mike Cavaco (Michael.cavaco@nationalgrid.com) · Sean McGovern (sean.mcgovern@nationalgrid.com) · Ann Ferreira (ann.ferreira@nationalgrid.com) · George Maerkle (George.maerkle@nationalgrid.com)
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| General Event Info: | Click here for further details.
Proper PPE is required: hard hat, work boots, gloves, glasses and high-visibility vest. |
| Location: | Massachusetts National Cemetery
Connery Avenue in Bourne, MA
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| Date: | September 21
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| Time: | Starting at 8:00am
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| Contacts: | Employees interested in participating must first seek approval from their supervisor, and then contact one of the employees listed below to register to volunteer.
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| General Event Info: | Click here for further details.
Proper PPE is required: hard hat, work boots, gloves, glasses and high-visibility vest. |