SSG Scot Noss
Trussville, AL
Army SSG Scot Noss was injured on February 18, 2007 when the Chinook helicopter he was riding in crashed in the mountains of Southern Afghanistan. Eight of the twenty-two service members did not survive the crash. Scot was the most severely injured, suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury. After being stabilized in Germany, Scot was transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland and later to the James A. Haley Medical Center in Tampa, FL where he remains at this time. Scot enjoyed sports including running and football, which was his favorite sport for both watching and playing. He was also an avid reader. Scot's wife RyAnne is looking forward to stability in the couple's future as a specially adapted home provides Scot with a better quality of life.
Homes For Our Troops builds specially adapted houses for severely injured veterans. They are building a house for SSG Scot Noss in Trussville.
Thank you for signing up to be a volunteer for the
SSG Scot Noss project in Trussville, AL. One of the needs we have is a
Construction Photographer for the project. Photograph weekly construction progress of home from foundation excavation to interior wallboard completion. Ability to email pictures to Homes for Our Troops. Approximately 6-8 week commitment. You do not need to have any prior construction experience, Jason Earls the Assistant Project Manager will be informing you of what pictures we need.
If you are at all interested or know someone who would like to help out please contact me with further details!
Thank you,
Meaghan
Here is a list of other Volunteer Opportunities we need have for the SSG Noss project.
Food Coordinator for events/Build Brigade:
· Reach out to local community to secure donations of food and beverages and gift cards to be used to purchase food and beverages for the events. (Any remaining gift card balances will be handed over to the veteran after the Key Presentation.)
· Coordinate volunteers and organize shifts of work schedule to serve food and beverages
· Record all pertinent donor information; individual/business addresses and donation information
Build Brigade: 100 people each day: water and coffee throughout the 3 days, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks daily
Volunteer Day: water, coffee, snacks. (Lunch is provided if this is rolled into a Key Presentation.)
Key Presentation: water and coffee
Fundraiser Coordinator:
· Approach local civic organizations and the community at large regarding fundraising opportunities
· Train fundraiser chairpersons in HFOT Fundraising procedures
· Assist fundraiser chairpersons by supplying HFOT materials and guidance
· Record and monitor funds raised
· Maintain contact information and complete records of participants
· Speak on behalf of HFOT at local fundraisers
Street Team Leader:
· Follow list provided to ensure community awareness of our mission and local project
· Organize Street Team plan of action to canvas local community
· Oversee Street Team Members and assigns tasks as necessary
Street Team Members:
· Raise community awareness by hanging posters, and placing acrylic donation boxes around the community
· Speak on behalf of HFOT at local functions and fundraisers as necessary
Community Liaison:
· Identify local radio stations, newspapers, civic organizations (boy scouts, girl scouts, etc.), community groups, veterans’ organizations, schools and churches
· Assemble a list of potential area donors for the project including; contractors, food and beverage companies, large employers, etc.
· Recommend companies to assist with the project, i.e. porta-potties, tents, tables, and chairs rentals, AV equipment rentals, etc.
Shipping Receiver:
· On the ground contact person to receive and/or ship any items from/to HFOT
· This person should be available to sign for shipments if necessary, possibly a business or company address is best
Contact to help or donate:
