Volunteer Reminders:
Delivery & Writing FAQ's
Extra information and frequently asked questions regarding the volunteer process, are answered below. If you need help with anything please text your ambassador or email togethertallahssee@gmail.com. You can also message our Instagram & Facebook @togethertallahassee, and reach us via GroupMe as we are happy to work with you!
Turning in Letters:
- Make sure that if your letter(s) are in an envelope, that it is not sealed shut
- Attach a sticky note to your letter(s) with your name on it
- If dropping off to a teacher's classroom, make sure not to go during class time; see them at lunch, before or afterschool, or between class periods
- Text your ambassador once you've turned in everything
Service Hours:
- Email togethertallahassee@gmail.com with the service hour form you need signed
- If you need a volunteer certificate from us, email togethertallahassee@gmail.com to let us know
- Letters going towards residents and or Pen-Pals, need to be at least 1 page and decorated to receive 1 hour of service
- Letters sent virtually via email only count for 30 minutes, unless you are able to send a picture of your decorated letter that we can print
- Every 2 donations equates to 1 hour of service
- If you have a deadline for when you need your forms signed, you must give us at least 3 days notice
In-Person Events:
- When visiting the elderly community, safety and health is our number one priority. Do not attend any events if you are / have recently been sick, or are showing symptoms of illness. (cough, fever, etc.)
- All volunteers are expected to remain respectful and mature, and will be asked to leave events if any issues arise.
- Volunteers must remain with the Together Tallahassee team at all times, and volunteers are expected to follow the "Buddy System" during events.
- Please note that the Together Tallahassee team is not responsible for the transportation of any volunteers. If students are not driving themselves to the event, they are responsible for coordinating their own rides.
- Depending on the volume of volunteer interest, we may be limited on the amount of people we can have attending certain events. If this becomes the case, participation will be given on a first come first serve basis. (ie: If we can only bring 15 people then we will take the first 15 volunteers who signed up).