What to Bring
Packing List for Volunteers
- Every leader MUST have a cellular phone
- Mosquito Repellent
- Sunscreen- SPF 50 suggested
- Hat/Bandana/ Sunglasses
- Bottled water/Gatorade – EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DURING SUMMER MONTHS
- Ice chests. Lunches may be eaten at each work site.
- All toiletries
- Regular medications
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlights
- Rain Poncho or rain gear
- Towels
- BED ROLL/PILLOW. There are single mattresses for each bunk space.
- Work gloves
- Work clothes- Make certain you can layer your clothing and are prepared for the current weather conditions.
- Work boots/shoes
- Alarm Clock
- TOOLS: St. Rose has a large tool store, but if you can bring your own tools please bring them, especially if you have a favorite tool you are more comfortable using. Feel free to bring your trucks with tools and supplies on them.
What Not to Bring
- Valuables, anything unnecessary that you wouldn’t want lost or stolen
- Pets
- Alcohol: Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds of the Retreat Center
