The volunteers will know about their site's owners before arriving to start work. This year, students from San Francisco high schools have taken oral histories of homeowners. These written accounts will be passed on to project captains, who in turn will relay the information to their teams. Sukkot in April coordinators work closely with those organizing Christmas in April, which involves community workdays across the country. In some cases, Sukkot in April volunteers will finish the labor of Christmas in April participants, who will work the day before their Jewish counterparts.
Much preparation goes into readying the sites for work.
Project captains visit the locations to assess the need for labor and supplies. And people schooled in occupational hazards check the sites for potential safety pitfalls. This year, for the first time, volunteers will meet for a post-event party to celebrate the fruits of their labors. We'll high-five each other on a day of work well done. Pre-registration is required by April 19.