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GO TO GUIDE - ARMY EARTH DAY Page 3 Tapping Resources Make a list of installation and community organizations that can support your Army Earth Day events. Possibilities include:  U.S. Army Environmental Command  Post graphics staff  Post print shop  Post photo lab  Post Protocol office  Organizations such as the Family Readiness Group, Spouse's Club  State and local parks and recreation departments  State departments of wildlife, game and/or fish  Museums and nature centers  Extension services such as the agricultural extension service  Environmental organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society  The local U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other state and federal environmental agencies  Youth organizations such as college student unions, scout troops, and high school ecology clubs  Recycling and beautification associations and organizations  Grassroots organizations and civic groups such as the Rotary Club, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Junior League, and League of Women Voters  Retirement groups  Organic lawn care and pest control companies  Businesses that produce pollution prevention products, composters, recycled products, etc.  Dance troupes, musicians, and artists  Radio and TV stations, and newspapers, which may promote or report on the event Coordinate outreach efforts with your PAO and Staff Judge Advocate to ensure compliance with all fiscal and ethics rules. Working with Volunteers Incorporating volunteers into the planning process can enhance any Army Earth Day event. Volunteers not only add to your ability to make the event a success, they also help both the planning and the event build a sense of community among all the groups working on the project. When you seek volunteers from organizations such as those on the "Tapping Resources" list, ask them to provide information on their skills and interests along with their name, email address, and phone number. Once you have evaluated your volunteers' skills, match people with tasks they will enjoy. Also look for opportunities for activities you may not have already planned. For example, an Eagle Scout candidate from your local Boy Scout troop may want to complete a project in conjunction with your event. Keep volunteers informed, and make sure they have the resources and time they need to complete their projects. Seek input from volunteers. Trying to include their ideas will encourage others to share their thoughts and be creative. Most people volunteer because they want to make a difference in their community. As you acknowledge their hard work, be sure to point out how the community benefits from their participation. Not only will this specific praise help you keep the volunteers you have, it will encourage others to volunteer at your next event. Again, it is important to coordinate with your Staff Judge Advocate to ensure that your volunteer activities are in compliance with the law.

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