Thank you for your interest in volunteering during the “Wreaths Out” ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.  Here are a few tips to help you while you are on the grounds at our Nation’s Most Hallowed Shrine.

• Be mindful these are hallowed grounds. Please be respectful of all graves, turf, monuments, and headstones as well as other volunteers.
• Help us and pick up trash or debris and place in appropriate containers.
• Give vehicles and heavy equipment the right of way and let them pass in roadways. Respectfully, follow instructions from government employees to have a safe experience while placing wreaths in the dumpsters
• Remove only WAA wreaths. Leave all other wreaths or decorations in place.
• Place wreaths in dumpsters positioned throughout the cemetery and pack them tightly.
• When dumpsters are filled, do not pile wreaths next to them. Carry wreaths to unfilled dumpsters.
• Refrain from jumping or climbing on wreaths in dumpsters to compress them.
• Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated during the event.
• To protect your hands, recommend bringing gloves and other equipment (pole/rope) to safely carry wreaths to dumpsters.
• Take note of where the bathrooms are located within the cemetery. Download a map of the bathrooms here and save it to your mobile phone for easy access.