VSDC at Planet Virginia! Volunteer and/or Attend

**As a proud sponsor of Planet Virginia, the [Veg Society of DC (VSDC)](vsdc.org) will have a table at Planet Virginia – a Free, outdoor, all-vegan event at George Mason University in Fairfax VA, with great speakers, delicious food, and so much more!**

Speakers/main stage in 2025:

* Naijha Wright-Brown, Black Veg Society
* Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, Nutrition Education Coordinator, PCRM
* Reba Goodall, AKA Rocket Reba
* Addison Chantz, Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
* Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, VA District 10
* Saurabh Dalal, Veg Society of DC
* And, More!

There are THREE great ways to participate. **Please use the links below to sign up as a volunteer!**

* **[Volunteer at the VSDC Booth](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PwffCPBepk1an1NVTXQqdwuQ83LZMga9h2zyJMp6n20/edit?ts=67d42bed)**: Join fellow VSDC volunteers and share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and involvement with VSDC. We are planning two-hour shifts.
* **[Volunteer with Planet Virginia](https://planetseriesevents.org/volunteer-2/)**: The Planet Series team organizing this event needs volunteers, too. This includes setting up before the event, breaking down, and loading out afterward.
* **Attend**: The event is fun and free, so invite a few friends and join us.

**We need volunteers to sign up for shifts at the VSDC table on Sunday, April 21st from 10 am to 6:30 pm.**
If you can take a shift at the VSDC table, please include your first and last name, email, and also indicate what volunteer time-block you prefer when you RSVP. Shifts are: 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 4-6:30; if you are flexible, please indicate “Any”.
Note: Only the VSDC organizers will see these details. Then we will be in touch to provide more information and training.

**About Planet Virginia -** a free event that is open to the public. The festival hours are 11 am to 6 pm.

Full details are available on the Planet Series website [here](https://planetseriesevents.org/)[:](https://planetseriesevents.org/virginia/)

**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?

With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.

The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).

**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).

**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**