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The Monk Botanical Gardens could not be the beautiful Gardens it is without volunteers helping in a variety of ways including weeding, planting, invasive species removal, raking and general clean-up. We are looking for individuals that love to get their hands dirty and enjoy being outside.We offer opportunities for groups as well to come and help the Gardens from May-October. This is a great way for team building in your business or maybe a family day out giving back. We can accommodate 1hour-several days of activities.
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Help us help others! In recognition of MLK Day of Service, The Media Foundation (an Oregon 501(c)3) will be sorting donated in-kind media. This is one step of many that ultimately allows us to turn donations into liquid assets, then donated to local nonprofits. It's a lot of work, and only possibly with the help of many hands.HOW? You might ask. Media donations such as DVDs, CD, vinyls, and books are processed by volunteers and staff and sold online through websites such as Amazon, eBay, Alibris, Half.com, and others.
WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO? Volunteers assist by sorting inventory, alphabetizing media, cleaning, prioritizing, and filing the media we receive. You can volunteer 1 or 100 times! Volunteering is staged at our office, or offsite. Some groups would rather us come to them which we can do, and we bring tasks to keep everyone busy for hours. We look forward to connecting with you! Thanks!
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving and Sorting - Shift 1 | 50 | n/a | n/a |
| Serving and Sorting - Shift 2 | 50 | n/a | n/a |
| Serving and Sorting - Shift 3 | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Assist us in our Teaching Gardens! These gardens help us offer engaging, hands-on learning for school children on field trips, teenagers working in our Deep Roots program, and visitors to our Farmer's Market.This month's project is: 3 Sisters Companion Planting and Building Mounds
Help us build mounds and plant several corn varieties for our 3 sisters demonstration (corns, bean, squash). We will discuss the benefits of companion planting, and will demonstrate a technique used by Native Americans. If we have time, we’ll also plant Texas Black Amber Molasses and talk about its history in the region (and on Herff Farm!).
We'll be working on planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and special projects. No experience required. For this project, volunteers should be able to bend and stoop to the ground for planting. Please dress for the weather, and consider a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring your own garden gloves, if you have them; if you do not bring them, garden gloves will be provided.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Assist us in our Teaching Gardens! These gardens help us offer engaging, hands-on learning for school children on field trips, teenagers working in our Deep Roots program, and visitors to our Farmer's Market.This month's project is: Cut-Flower Planting
Help us plant cut-flowers to use in our May workshop and prepare new beds for planting.
We'll be working on planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and special projects. No experience required. For this project, volunteers should be able to bend and stoop to the ground for planting. Please dress for the weather, and consider a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring your own garden gloves, if you have them; if you do not bring them, garden gloves will be provided.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Volunteer patrols form a central part of our effort to monitor pollution and prevent debris from contaminating our waterways. While on patrol, we keep an eye out for abnormal discharges and oil slicks, remove accumulated debris, and check for the application of best management practices by shoreline businesses.Volunteers will be outfitted in double kayaks and paddle to a designated area of Lake Union to monitor water pollution and remove trash. If necessary, volunteers may help report pollution concerns to an appropriate agency.
Kayak cleanups are open to anyone over the age of 12 and no prior kayak experience is required. We will provide training and all necessary equipment. Kayakers must dress appropriately for the weather. Personal belongings can be stored in the NWOC office. A safety overview will be delivered before heading out.
To attend: Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Please visit our events page to register: https://pugetsoundkeeper.org/events/list/
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From transplanting seedlings within our nurseries to removing harmful invasive species, volunteers are essential to the success of Save The Bay’s restoration work.To restore the shoreline, Save The Bay engages community volunteers, schools, and businesses throughout the year to help with seasonal phases of the restoration cycle. All Restoration Volunteer Programs include:
At least one Project Leader from the Habitat Restoration Team, certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Introduction to Save The Bay and San Francisco Bay history and ecology
Gloves, tools, and all necessary equipment
Restoration project direction and tool safety instruction
Sunscreen and water
No experience necessary
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is there an address for the meeting location?
Our restoration sites do not have street addresses, and meeting location is determined based on site needs. If you are participating in any of our volunteer programs, you will receive directions to the meeting location 1-2 weeks prior to the event. We provide specific GPS points that can be plugged into any mapping app or site to get you to the correct location. Because our sites are often not recognized by most mapping programs, we ask that you do not use any other source of directions besides the GPS points provided by Save The Bay.
May I bring my children?
Absolutely! Our restoration programs can be a great learning experience for the whole family, and we often have toddlers in our programs. All that is required is a little extra attention and guidance from the parent/guardian. Many of the activities can be modified with your supervision for an enriching day, and we encourage exploration of the shoreline by your little ones!
What should I bring and wear?
Be prepared to be outdoors for three hours. We recommend that you do not bring any valuables, and do not plan to leave valuables in your car.
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required
Dress in layers; long pants are recommended
Sun protection, such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Full reusable water bottle
Are your sites accessible by public transportation?
Yes! Most of our sites are accessible by public transit and by bike. Make sure to reference our site directions for bike paths. Our site in Oakland is the only site accessible by BART.
Do you cancel programs because of bad weather?
We will still run programs in a light rain and will provide ponchos for volunteers. High winds or thunderstorms may force us to cancel a program. If your program is canceled, you will be contacted on the phone number provided during online registration.
Can I volunteer to attain Community Service Hours?
Yes, our volunteer programs count toward community service hours, whether school or court mandated. Each program counts for three hours, and field staff can provide and/or sign forms on the day of the event at the end of the program.
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Learn about the Nisqually Land Trust’s adopt-a-site style volunteer program. Leave with the information you need to independently perform monitoring visits on Land Trust properties. Help us meet our conservation goals in the Nisqually Watershed!Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is hosting a Mini-BioBlitz and Wetland Cleanup as part of MLK National Day of Service . Our Day of Service will be dedicated to the Proposed Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area. Volunteers will be participating as citizen scientists, surveying and recording biological species (BioBlitzing!), and picking up harmful debris and trash from the wetland. This day is committed to encouraging all Americans to join together for "a day on, not a day off," and volunteering in their respective communities so join us, the Corporation for National Community Service, and thousands of Americans across the country in coming together to serve our community!This is a kid-friendly event and families are encouraged to join! There will be something for everyone to participate in. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and warm clothing, as this opportunity takes place outdoors. Water, hat, sunscreen, gloves, and sunglasses are highly recommended.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers Martin Luther King Day as a day ‘on’ not ‘off’. Each MLK Day, City Year mobilizes its 3,300 AmeriCorps members and thousands of volunteers for a day of service in communities across the nation. In coordination with local partners, City Year AmeriCorps members and volunteers engage in service projects that include painting schools, beautifying neighborhoods and parks, and assembling community resource kits.Choose one of the opportunities listed below and volunteer with City Year Denver on January 20, 2020!
Habitat for Humanity Build Site – College View
2770 W College Ave, Denver, CO 80219
8:50AM-4:30PM
20 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Helping at a build site, building a home for a family
Habitat for Humanity Wheat Ridge ReStore
10625 W Interstate 70 Frontage Rd
10AM-4PM
10 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Helping at a Habitat Restore center
Denver Parks and Recreation – Sloans Lake
4700 W. Byron Pl.
8AM-2PM
25 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Participating in park beautification at Sloans Lake
Anchor Center for Blind Children
9AM-3PM
20 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Cleaning and engaging with other craft projects
I Support the Girls
9AM-3PM
20 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Organizing and transporting products by foot in order to support the organization
Shiloh House
9AM-3PM
20 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Support the mission of Shiloh House by “providing care and support for children and young people whose lives have been impacted by abuse, neglect and trauma”
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
451 Clermont St.
9AM – 3PM
15 AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers
Painting the bathroom stalls in the girl’s bathrooms with chalkboard paint so the girls can write positive messages to each other
Denver Discovery School
3480 Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80238
9AM – 3PM
15 Volunteers
Assisting with cleaning classrooms and the school
Deadline to sign-up is 5pm on January 10, 2020.
Questions/Contact - Ashleigh Arnall at aarnall@cityyear.org
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Build Site – College View | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Habitat for Humanity Wheat Ridge ReStore | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Denver Parks and Recreation – Sloans Lake | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Anchor Center for Blind Children | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| I Support the Girls | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Shiloh House | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Denver Discovery School | 15 | n/a | n/a |