VOLUNTEER POSITION

Flag Collector

Date TBD

What is a Flag Collector?

Flag Collectors are the volunteers who come out the weekend after Memorial Day to pick up all of the flags so that they can be used for additional years. They are given instructions for which flags can be used again and which once can be retired. We rely on the Flag Collectors to help us go through the damaged flags and remove them from storage for next year.

Things to consider before volunteering:

  • You will be standing for the duration of your shift, if this isn’t something you will physically be able to handle, please consider another volunteer position. 

HELPFUL TIPS

REMEMBER,
we’ll be out rain or shine! Dress for the weather!

YOU WILL BE STANDING
for the duration of your shift, please wear appropriate footwear!

YOU WILL RECEIVE SOME GUIDANCE
prior to other volunteers arriving, so don’t be nervous!

PER THE CEMETERY’S RECOMMENDATIONS,
we’ve updated the way Flag Placement is conducted, please review this video prior to your shift; https://youtu.be/FUkylBFwkLk 

BE READY TO HAVE FUN!

Cemetery Rules

1.  No running in the cemetery.

2.  No leaning on, sitting on, or resting body or limbs on headstones or monuments.

3.  Do not pick up any flowers or flags (unless the flag has fallen to the ground).

4.  Do not touch any of the coins that were placed on top of the headstones or around the headstone.

5.  No advertising of any kind while on the cemetery grounds. This includes company apparel.

6.  Do NOT disrupt visitors at graves. You may ask to place the flag for them. However, if they deny the request, kindly give them a flag so that they can place it themselves.

7.  No littering, please ensure that you are picking up after yourselves.

GET INVOLVED

QUESTIONS? READ OUR

Frequently
Asked Questions

A • Each Collection shift is 2 hours, however if there is extreme weather, we understand it may need to be shorter. If the weather is cooperating and your able, we’d love to have you out as long as you’re able!

A • To keep the day on schedule we ask that you arrive at the start of your shift.

A • A week or so before your scheduled shift, you will be sent an email with additional information, including a cemetery map of where to check-in and parking information.