Volunteer to Raise Awareness and Funds for Suicide Prevention

1985 West 7800 South,West Jordan UT 84088

10 September, 2022

Description

Volunteers will be helping with the Set Up and Take Down of the event (tables, tents, etc.), putting out materials, marking walking routes, sign placement and more. PRIOR TO PROJECT (September 7th) The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP) has requested that all volunteers watch a short video prior to this project. Click here to view the video. In addition to watching the short video, it is required that all volunteers attend a volunteer orientation (Final Walkthrough) on September 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, to learn the volunteer responsibilities, the layout of the event, and volunteers will receive their t-shirt at this meeting. DAY OF PROJECT (September 10th) WEAR comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen/ hat. PARKING: There are two large parking lots to choose from: One located at the West Jordan Library (8030 S 1825 W). The other is the Gene Fullmer Fitness Center, located directly south of the park (8015 S 2200 W).MEETING PLACE: Wild West Jordan Playground, just north of the West Jordan Library. ________________ September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Love Lake City is honored to be working with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for September's Project, furthering our mission of raising compassion through service for those experiencing mental illness. Volunteers will be assisting with the set up and take down for the Walk Out of Darkness event. Volunteers may also participate in the walk by registering separately at the link at the end of this paragraph: You may walk and volunteer, however these are different registrations. If you are interested in both, please note that you will need to click on both Register to Volunteer and Register to Walk to sign up separately. The Out of Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the US overall, and the second leading cause of death among young adults. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741-741.