NEMSMS 2019 Call for Volunteers

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 2019 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled May 17-19 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 2019 honorees.

Jonathan Godfrey, NEMSMS board member, and volunteer coordinator is putting out a call for volunteers.

Click here to register as an attendee or a volunteer:

Event 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 17-19
• 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. The only global exception will be for the actual Memorial Service. Business casual or your work uniform is appropriate.

Address: Gaylord National Hotel, Resort, and Convention Center at National Harbor
201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD, 20745.

Parking

Self-Parking at Gaylord:
• 0-1 Hour: $12
• 1-2 Hours: $18
• 2-3 Hours: $22
• 3- 24 Hours: $30
Valet Parking at Gaylord:
• 0-2 Hours: $24
• 2-24 Hours: $49

A few blocks away there is a cheaper option: St. George Garage, 151 Mariner Passage, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

For more parking options:

Parkopedia

 

Flight: Regan National (DCA) is still the closest and most convenient local airport.

Hotel rooms: For the most up to date hotel room information, please click here:

Hotel Booking

 

For more information about volunteering, email Jonathan Godfrey at jonathan.godfrey@national-ems-memorial.org.