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Sample Schedule
 

In this scenario, people arrive at a central location and are transported to service sites. You may instead choose to have people go directly to their service sites.

7:15 - 8:00 a.m. Volunteers arrive at registration, check in, receive T-shirts, and enjoy coffee and donuts.
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Kickoff ceremony featuring welcoming remarks by event organizers, an introduction to Dr. King's life of service, and an overview of the day's activities. Instructions given about transportation to project sites.
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Transportation to sites.
9:20 - 9:30 a.m. Volunteers regroup at site.
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Volunteers break into groups of 10-15, meet with team leaders, and receive a site orientation.
Team leaders take groups to assigned areas and distribute materials.
9:45 - Noon All volunteers go to work. Site supervisors and team leaders monitor work and supplies and suggest appropriate breaks.
Noon - 12:45 p.m. Lunch break. (This is a good time for performances and remarks on the legacy of Dr. King.)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Resume service project.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Clean up site and return supplies to central area.
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Evaluation (Sample Evaluation Form 4K PDF) of service project experience by volunteers (forms to be distributed and collected by team leaders.)
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Board transportation and return to registration site.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Closing ceremony with music and food to celebrate successes, swap stories, and thank hosts and volunteers.
4:30 p.m. Team leaders and site supervisors make sure clean-up is complete and the site is ready for use.

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