SOSC Pot-A-Plant


		Contact Joan Archibald, Director Greg Eberly, Assistant Director Nancy Westbrook, Program Consultant

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Expo Park CSU Long Beach Freeway


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     Upcoming 2012 Summer Games Top

          Dates:    DATES AND TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED.

          Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your shift to allow time for a brief orientation
          and training, conducted 10 minutes prior to shift changes.

            Location: Toyota Olympic Village in the Expo Park, Cal State Long Beach

          Directions: From 405 Fwy South

          Exit Bellflower Blvd. Turn left from the off-ramp and then take an immediate right onto Bellflower
          Blvd to Atherton Street. Turn left onto Atherton to the traffic signal at Merriam Way. Turn right onto
          Merriman Way. Park in the parking structure on your left (just past the Pyramid) or Parking Lots
          14A, 14B or 14C on your right.

           Directions: From 405 Fwy North / 22 Fwy West / 605 Fwy South

           Exit 7th Street/Long Beach and continue to Bellflower Blvd. Turn right onto Bellflower Blvd to
           Beach Drive. Turn right onto Beach Drive to Merriam Way. Turn left onto Merriman Way.
           Park in the parking structure on your right (just before the Pyramid) or Parking Lots 14A, 14B
           or 14C on your left.

           View Maps Expo Park | CSU Long Beach | Freeway

           Attire: Dress casually and comfortably for the weather. Remember that the coolness of
           “June Gloom” can have an impact in Long Beach. Toyota will supply t-shirts for each volunteer,
           so plan to change or cover personal top clothing during your shift.

           Refreshments: Toyota will provide lunch tickets and supply bottled water, juice and snacks.

What to Do When & How Top

               Being a Pot-A-Plant volunteer takes no special skills or knowledge … just an interest in making a memory.
         It’s all about human interaction.

               Before you begin your task, you will receive a verbal orientation as to what your actions and roles are.
         Below is an outline of this brief training. Most crucial is to remember you are there as a guide; the Olympians
         are to do the work when able. Each customer has different skills and needs, so you have to use your judgment
         on how much physical help they need.

         TOOLS: The components of the Pot-A-Plant “kit” are: 2” plant, empty 4” pot, plastic saucer, potting soil,
         cup of water, plastic bag, and labeled paper bag.

         METHOD:   View a short demonstration    Click Here

           1. Place an empty 4” pot on top of the soil in the plastic liner; instruct the athlete on what he/she is going to do.

         2. Help the athlete select a plant of his/her choice; engage him/her in conversation.

         3. Have the athlete fill the pot with soil to about 1/3 full.

           4. Have him/her gently squeeze the pot to loosen the soil and roots.

           5. Have the athlete gently remove the plant from the pot.

           6. Have him/her place the plant in the center of the new pot.

       7. Hold the plant in place while he/she fills the pot with soil.

           8.   Hand the athlete a cup of water and have him/her pour a little on the soil.

       9. Place the finished product in a plastic bag to control any water drips.

         10. Place the plant and plastic bag into the appropriately labeled paper bag.

            It’s that simple … but very meaningful. In a small way, it is horticultural therapy in action! Top