G4G Palm Springs + Dezart Performs | January 27, 2025
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G4G Palm Springs + Dezart Performs | January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Volunteer With Us to Load Set Pieces from the Dezart Performs Production of Fat Ham!
Join us to load and unload set pieces on a truck at the Palm Springs Women’s Club.
Please note that this project will include some heavy lifting and all volunteers must wear appropriate clothing (see full details below).
Volunteers will be loading eight 4×8 platforms (plywood) plus a few smaller platforms and some set walls, tool boxes and crates of equipment.
Date: Monday, January 27, 2024
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Two locations
1) All volunteers will meet at 9am at 314 S Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
2) After loading set pieces, volunteers will travel to the second location to unload the pieces at 68703 Perez Road, A-9, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Volunteer Slots: 4
Project Lead: Randy
Our partner has General Safety Guidelines they ask that volunteers review and adhere to:
1. Wear Appropriate Attire:
– Closed-toe shoes (steel-toe preferred).
– Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
– Gloves for handling heavy or sharp objects.
2. Stay Alert:
– Be aware of your surroundings, especially moving equipment or people carrying heavy items.
– Avoid distractions like mobile phones during active loading.
Loading and Lifting:
3. Use Proper Lifting Techniques:
– Bend at the knees, not the waist.
– Lift with your legs, not your back.
– Ask for help if an item is too heavy or awkward.
4. Secure Heavy Items:
– Ensure all items are properly strapped or stabilized before transporting.
– Use dollies, carts, or other equipment for heavier loads.
Theater-Specific Concerns:
5. Maintain Clear Pathways:
– Keep aisles and doorways clear of equipment or materials.
– Be mindful of fire exits and access routes.
6. Be Cautious with Rigging and Overhead Work:
– Only qualified personnel should handle rigging equipment.
– Never stand under suspended loads.
7. Electrical Safety:
– Do not tamper with electrical systems unless authorized.
– Report any exposed wires or unsafe conditions immediately.
Emergency Procedures:
8. Know the Exits:
– Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency procedures.
9. Report Incidents:
– Inform point person immediately if an injury or hazard occurs.
About Our Partner: Dezart Performs, one of the Coachella Valley’s preeminent theatre companies, recognizes that the performing arts enrich the life and culture of a community, promote greater understanding and provoke insightful discussion. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company, its mission is to provide an artistic home for bold and cutting‐edge plays, creating an atmosphere of artistic growth for actors, writers, and directors who uniquely contribute to the diverse theatrical environment in the Coachella Valley.