Thank you so much for being willing to lead a project for Mission Viejo! Project leaders are those men and women who see the needs of the community and are willing to step up and help out. Without them, Love MV would not happen. Thank you for sharing your passion for this city with us and the volunteers that will help to accomplish your project!

1. COMMUNICATION IS IMPERATIVE!
   · The Love MV team will correspond with you regularly for instructions and reminders. Be prepared to monitor your email and texts for updates and respond accordingly and promptly.
   · Project Leaders are responsible for communicating with their volunteers through email, texts and/or telephone, confirming with each volunteer all details so that there is no confusion.
2. Submit your project through the Golden Volunteer portal. Please carefully read the following instructions & guidelines in order for you to experience success at your project. We'll need you to complete the following steps before we can approve your project:
   - Submit your project: https://dashboard.goldenvolunteer.com/dos/YStyQ0Aalc/submit
   - You will be prompted to create an account with Golden. You must create an account in order to submit a project. If you are rerouted to a different page after creating your account. Come back to the link above and submit your project using that link.
   
3. Once your project is approved, you’ll need to organize all the details of your project so that it will be a success for all.
4. Champion your project among everyone you have influence (social media, email, posters, flyers, etc.) and try to get people signed up. Encourage people to sign up at Lovemissionviejo.org. If you have a school project, inspire your students to tell their parents and families!
5. Email, text and/or call often all of those who sign up for your project - thanking them and giving them the details needed (this needs to be done when they sign up, weekly as well as the few days before the event as a reminder).
6. Stay in touch with your volunteers and offer opportunities throughout the year for them to continue to lend a hand with your organization or efforts!