Seeds for Haiti: Logistics Projects & Committee

Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/06/2017
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location
UPG Storage @ Megacenter

Categories


Volunteers Welcome!
This activity is essential to the UPG Seeds for Haiti program. UPG sometimes works with large group activities (as many as 300), so Logistics activities are essential to prepare for them wrap up the many details of this complex and demanding work.
Projects may include  
* Seeds Logistics Projects
* Seed Packaging / Seed Leader Training
* Seeds Committee Discussions/Planning
* Advanced Logistics training to Seed Committee

Leaders
Sam & the UPG Seeds Committee.
[email protected]

Seed Packaging
We are re-packaging bulk vegetable seeds in smaller sizes in Miami for distribution in SW Haiti, where Hurricane Matthew has destroyed most crops. The 2 current batches are enough seeds for nearly 50,000 people to feed themselves.  For more info about the program, click here.

Seed Leader Training
Participants will learn UPG’s Packaging Production Techniques by doing seed packaging. Then there will be Team Leadership Training to prepare them to lead Volunteers during a big corporate events. Experienced Seed Leaders will share their knowledge.

Make Your Reservations
Please RSVP by clicking the link at the bottom of the page. One Volunteer per Reservation is allowed, since we must be able to follow up with each one personally. This is a locked facility. You must RSVP, or you will not be able to enter (we provide special instructions).

WHERE: Megacenter Storage
8460 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL – Enter the parking lot from 85th Street.
Call your UPG Contact about 5 minutes before you arrive so we can let you in. 

 


More ABOUT Seeds For Haiti

Seeds for Haiti is part of the UPG Seeds of Paradise Program.

These vegetable seeds are Heirloom or Open Pollinated seeds (not GMO and not Hybrid), so the farmers can save their seeds and replant them. The seed types are vegetables requested by people in Haiti, customary foods.

For more info about the program, click here.

Reservations

IMPORTANT: By registering this activity, you confirm that you are 18 years or older and agree to the terms on this page.

Under 18? Reserving for a Group? Contact Us

Bookings are closed for this event.