Washington, DC — The National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS), the National EMS Memorial Foundation and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to our fallen EMS and air medical providers from throughout the United States during the 2018 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled May 18-20 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor. 201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD, 20745.
There are many activities and events during the three-day Weekend of Honor, including two events the public and media are invited and encouraged to attend as a show of support for the selfless service and sacrifice of the 2018 honorees.
Jonathan Godfrey, NEMSMS board member and volunteer coordinator, is putting out a call for volunteers.
Link to register as a volunteer or attendee:
http://www.national-ems-memorial.org/national-ems-memorial-service-weekend-honor-registration/
Volunteers are needed from Thursday through Sunday afternoon. Opportunities to help will range from escorting families and setting up chairs to passing out programs.
“The peak time will be from about noon on Friday through Saturday night. I do not have exact details on what ‘work’ there is to be done hour by hour, but we will have plenty of use for anyone wanting to help,” Godfrey said. “Feel free to bring a friend at the last minute!”
Here are the details
Peak times:
May 18-20
Friday, Noon – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 8 a.m. – Noon
Attire:
Comfortable clothes that you can help physically move and assemble items. You will be given a shirt that indicates you are a volunteer to wear over your choice of clothing (Except Child Life specialists who have specialized shirts). The only global exception will be for the actual Memorial Service. Business casual or your work uniform is appropriate.
Friday and Saturday evenings:
Both of these evenings will provide you the opportunity to socialize with all of the other people putting on the service. There will be food and a cash bar on the top level of the hotel. This is usually quite fun especially on Saturday when the pipes and drums entertain the crowd.
Address:
Gaylord National Hotel, Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor
201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD, 20745.
Parking:
If you plan on parking at the hotel, then please contact Jonathan Godfrey by email at jonathan.godfrey@national-ems-memorial.org.
Hotel rooms:
For the most up to date hotel room information, please contact MJ Brickey via email – mj.brickey@national-ems-memorial.org
Regan National (DCA) is still the closest and most convenient local airport.
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