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Volunteer Interest Form: Gravedigging Team

Thank you for your interest in joining our Gravedigging Team. This role is essential to the physical upkeep and sacred preparation of our grounds. Please fill out the details below to get started.

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Role Description: Gravedigging

This is a physically demanding role that requires resilience and dedication. Please be aware of the following requirements:

Physical Endurance: You must be able to sustain manual labor for up to 6 hours.
Environmental Conditions: Digging occurs in all weather elements (rain, heat, or cold).
Safety Gear: You are required to provide and wear proper footwear (steel-toed or rugged work boots) at all times while on site.

Weekly Availability

Please check the days/times you are generally available to assist:

Monday

Morning (8am–12pm)

Afternoon (12pm–5pm)

Tuesday

Morning (8am–12pm)

Afternoon (12pm–5pm)

Wednesday

Morning (8am–12pm)

Afternoon (12pm–5pm)

Thursday

Morning (8am–12pm)

Afternoon (12pm–5pm)

Friday

Morning (8am–12pm)

Afternoon (12pm–5pm)

Saturday

Morning (8am–12pm)

Afternoon (12pm–5pm)

Safety & Experience

Do you have experience with manual labor?(Required)

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

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Call Us: 828-782-7283
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10am-5pm

info@carolinamemorialsanctuary.org

195 Blessed Way
Mills River, NC 28759

Sanctuary Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

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