Day of ServicE
March 5, 2022 (RAIN DATE: MARCH 12)
Help us KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK!
THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO BE A TEAM PLAYER!
sign up below to pitch in!
PROJECT #1:
Making quilted placemats for Meals on Wheels
ORGANIZING TEAM: qUUilters
PROJECT: We are making quilted placemats for Meals on Wheels recipients in Durham and Orange Counties. On the Community Day of Service we will be rolling each placemat, tying a ribbon and gift tag on, and bagging groups. We will also be making a few more placemats. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:30am - 11:30am
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 8 (not counting members of qUUilters)
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes, ages 10 and above. Each child counts as one volunteer.
ORGANIZERS: Laurie Prentice-Dunn 205-331-9839 / Joy Mermin 919-619-5553
PROJECT #2:
Spring cleaning at Charles House
ORGANIZING TEAM: Board of Trustees
PROJECT: Volunteers will likely only work outside this year. Outside work is being inventoried as we write but in the past it has included raking, weeding, cleaning up, planting and possibly window washing. This service project is outdoors; masks are optional.
LOCATION: Charles House
7511 Sunrise Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
TIME: 1 - 4 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10-15
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes, ages 10 and above.
ORGANIZER: Glenn Davis 215-756-2400
PROJECT #3:
Gardening & Landscaping at El Centro Hispano
ORGANIZING TEAM: Worship Associates
PROJECT: Bring gardening tools and gloves, if you have them. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: El Centro Hispano de Carrboro
201 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510
TIME: 9:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes
ORGANIZERS: Bill Rote 919-904-0397 / Bonnie Crotty Nelson 919-929-0754
PROJECT #4:
Construction & work for Habitat for Humanity
ORGANIZING TEAM: Community Service Ministry: Habitat for Humanity
PROJECT: The team will work with Habitat staff and other volunteers to bring a home closer to move-in ready. The planned work is landscaping at a house under construction.
Detail on the tasks and any changes based on weather and current needs of the home site will be available on March 02. Volunteers will sign up here on the Habitat website, as well as this church website. All minor volunteers must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian on file prior to volunteering. Proof of vaccination is required.
This service project is outdoors; masks are optional.
LOCATION: Habitat home
222 Odie Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
TIME: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? To work on new home construction, volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers 14 years and older may help with painting through the home preservation program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to use power tools or climb ladders and/or scaffolding over six feet tall.
ORGANIZERS: Dave Morgan (919) 260-4047
PROJECT #5:
Removing invasive plants at Legion Park
|
ORGANIZING TEAM: Outdoor Connections PROJECT: Removing invasive plants at Legion Park; volunteers should bring garden tools such as loppers, pruners, rakes, hoes, shovels, and trowels. This service project is outdoors; masks are optional. LOCATION: 1714 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Up to 12 CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 16 and older ORGANIZER: Peggy Dorfman 919-349-6409 |
|
PROJECT #6:
Children’s Book Drive for Family Reading Partners
|
ORGANIZING TEAM: Nonfiction Readers
PROJECT: On the Day of Service, volunteers will help sort books, package books in boxes at church, and then deliver books to Family Reading Partners. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required. LOCATION: (sorting and packaging): The Community Church 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (delivering): Family Reading Partners 307 W Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5-10 CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 14 and older ORGANIZERS: Emilia Zywot 937-287-8912 / Ed Steffes 919-241-4503 |
|
project #7:
design & sew hospice shawls
|
ORGANIZING TEAM: Community Clickers PROJECT: Volunteers will design and sew shawls together. These shawls are donated to Hospice to be used by their clients for warmth and comfort. No experience is necessary. This service project is indoors; masks are required. LOCATION: The Community Church 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10 CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; middle school age & older ORGANIZER: Barbara Bibb 919-967-2642 |
|
PROJECT #8:
writing to elected officials about JUSTICE issues
ORGANIZING TEAM: Side With Love
PROJECT: We will host a letter-writing table with everything you need to send a timely message to our elected officials, including handouts with background information and " talking points." This service project is indoors; masks are required - and there are opportunities to participate online, as well!
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: any number
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; Any child old enough to write a post card about a justice issue can participate.
ORGANIZERS: Lisa Lackmann 9199426602 / Ruth Gibson 919-259-2894
PROJECT #9:
Clean-up & invasive plant removal on Booker Creek Trail
|
ORGANIZING TEAM: ECO PROJECT: Clean-up and invasive plant removal on Booker Creek Trail; volunteers should bring a mask. It will be helpful to bring tools, especially loppers, clippers and rakes, but they have some tools and gloves. This service project is outdoors; masks are optional. LOCATION: Lower Booker Creek Trail, Chapel Hill ( Volunteers should park at the bottom of Markham Dr. and Tadley Dr. ) TIME: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 15 - no limit! CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; Any age is ok, but under 14 should be with a parent or guardian. LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIRED? Yes; waiver will be provided to volunteers ORGANIZERS: Laura Gilliom (919) 818-8289 /Judy Lechner (334) 707-1303 |
|
project #10:
Assemble & deliver "Homeless Hygiene packets”
|
ORGANIZING TEAM: Music Team PROJECT: Assemble and deliver cleaning and other products to Durham Crisis Response Center. Items needed are: masks, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, trash bags, toilet paper, Food Lion gift cards, gas cards. There may be other items they could use. Direct questions to the contacts below. This service project is indoors; masks are required. LOCATION: The Community Church 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 TIME: 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 15 CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 8 and up. ORGANIZERS: Glenn Mehrbach 919-452-5942 / Cheryl Diegel |
|
PROJECT #12:
Day of Service DecoratiNG
ORGANIZING TEAM: Day of Service Committee
PROJECT: Day of Service Decorations - Design, procure, put up and take down decorations for the day of the event. Onsite: 3/4 & 3/5 Zoom meetings prior to be determined. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 15 and above.
ORGANIZER: Katie Heineman 914-325-2555
ORGANIZING TEAM: Day of Service Committee
PROJECT: Day of Service Decorations - Design, procure, put up and take down decorations for the day of the event. Onsite: 3/4 & 3/5 Zoom meetings prior to be determined. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 15 and above.
ORGANIZER: Katie Heineman 914-325-2555
PROJECT #13:
Day of Service Breakfast
ORGANIZING TEAM: Day of Service Committee
PROJECT: Day of Service Breakfast - help with assembling paper bag breakfasts, set up pick up site, be present and help during service, clean up. Possibly: 3/4, Definitely 3/5 from 7a.m. - 10:30 a.m. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 7 a,m. - 10:30 a.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 15 and above.
ORGANIZER: Katie Heineman 914-325-2555
PROJECT: Day of Service Breakfast - help with assembling paper bag breakfasts, set up pick up site, be present and help during service, clean up. Possibly: 3/4, Definitely 3/5 from 7a.m. - 10:30 a.m. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 7 a,m. - 10:30 a.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 15 and above.
ORGANIZER: Katie Heineman 914-325-2555
PROJECT #14:
DAY OF SERVICE LUNCH
ORGANIZING TEAM: Day of Service Committee
PROJECT: Day of Service - Lunch: Assemble, set out, cook, serve, clean up lunch. Possibly: 3/4, Definitely 3/5 from 7am - 10:30am This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 8-10
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 15 and above.
ORGANIZER: Katie Heineman 914-325-2555
PROJECT: Day of Service - Lunch: Assemble, set out, cook, serve, clean up lunch. Possibly: 3/4, Definitely 3/5 from 7am - 10:30am This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 8-10
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; 15 and above.
ORGANIZER: Katie Heineman 914-325-2555
PROJECT #15:
BAKING COOKIES
ORGANIZING TEAM: Rare Women
PROJECT: Use your baking skills to make TWO DOZEN LARGE COOKIES, muffins or bars for the Meals on Wheels program to distribute to seniors and others in need in the area. Use your favorite recipe and get the whole family involved in the baking fun. Bring these cookies to the church on the Day of Service. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (If you are also baking please come at 9:30 a.m. with your baked goods.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 16
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; the entire family can help.
ORGANIZERS: Donna Williams 201 925 2667 / Linda Maitland
PROJECT: Use your baking skills to make TWO DOZEN LARGE COOKIES, muffins or bars for the Meals on Wheels program to distribute to seniors and others in need in the area. Use your favorite recipe and get the whole family involved in the baking fun. Bring these cookies to the church on the Day of Service. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (If you are also baking please come at 9:30 a.m. with your baked goods.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 16
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; the entire family can help.
ORGANIZERS: Donna Williams 201 925 2667 / Linda Maitland
PROJECT #16:
Decorating and Bagging COOKIES
ORGANIZING TEAM: Rare Women
PROJECT: Come and decorate and bag the cookies, muffins and bars that the bakers have made. Please bring markers, stickers, stamps etc to add a cheerful message for the seniors. These baked goods and supplements will be brought to the Meals on Wheels organization in Durham and in Orange County for them to distribute. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (If you are also baking please come at 9:30 a.m. with your baked goods.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 15 or so
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children over the age of 8 with caregivers
ORGANIZERS: Donna Williams 201 925 2667 / Linda Maitland
ORGANIZING TEAM: Rare Women
PROJECT: Come and decorate and bag the cookies, muffins and bars that the bakers have made. Please bring markers, stickers, stamps etc to add a cheerful message for the seniors. These baked goods and supplements will be brought to the Meals on Wheels organization in Durham and in Orange County for them to distribute. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (If you are also baking please come at 9:30 a.m. with your baked goods.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 15 or so
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children over the age of 8 with caregivers
ORGANIZERS: Donna Williams 201 925 2667 / Linda Maitland
PROJECT #17
SPRING GARDEN CLEANING AT THE FARM AT PENNY LANE
this project is full; please pitch in with another team!
ORGANIZING TEAM: Youth Ministry Team
PROJECT: Volunteers will help prepare beds for planting; spreading and working in soil amendments with hand tools; path weeding and mulching. This project is done in collaboration with the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Meet at church at 9 a.m.; Drive to the farm by 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wear gardening clothes and shoes appropriate to the weather, bring water bottles and masks. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 8
LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIRED? Yes; waiver will be provided to volunteers
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 5 and up with a supervising adult
ORGANIZERS: Krista Westervelt (919)260-1842/Ginger Guidry 919-619-0356
PROJECT: Volunteers will help prepare beds for planting; spreading and working in soil amendments with hand tools; path weeding and mulching. This project is done in collaboration with the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Meet at church at 9 a.m.; Drive to the farm by 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wear gardening clothes and shoes appropriate to the weather, bring water bottles and masks. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
TIME: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 8
LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIRED? Yes; waiver will be provided to volunteers
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 5 and up with a supervising adult
ORGANIZERS: Krista Westervelt (919)260-1842/Ginger Guidry 919-619-0356
PROJECT #18
SIGN UP VOLUNTEERS TO DONATE BLOOD TO THE RED CROSS
PROJECT: Volunteers will help church members make an appointment via the Red Cross website to donate blood at the church on Thursday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will need to bring their own laptop, tablet or smartphone to access the Red Cross website. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: Please choose a shift – Morning (8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) or Afternoon (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 16 and up
ORGANIZERS: Dennis Duryea 919.949.5841 / Rae Dawson 919.744.6616
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: Please choose a shift – Morning (8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) or Afternoon (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 16 and up
ORGANIZERS: Dennis Duryea 919.949.5841 / Rae Dawson 919.744.6616
PROJECT #19
Kindness Rocks & Diaper Drive
ORGANIZING TEAM: Children's Ministry Team
PROJECT: Kindness Rocks and Diaper Drive--Volunteers will bring diapers to be donated to the Diaper Bank of NC (greatest need is Size 4 and 5 diapers, size 4T/5T pull-ups, and baby wipes). We will also decorate and disburse "kindness rocks" to be hidden around the church to brighten someone's day. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: unlimited
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; all ages welcome
ORGANIZER: Kat Good (202)497-2052
ORGANIZING TEAM: Children's Ministry Team
PROJECT: Kindness Rocks and Diaper Drive--Volunteers will bring diapers to be donated to the Diaper Bank of NC (greatest need is Size 4 and 5 diapers, size 4T/5T pull-ups, and baby wipes). We will also decorate and disburse "kindness rocks" to be hidden around the church to brighten someone's day. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: unlimited
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; all ages welcome
ORGANIZER: Kat Good (202)497-2052
PROJECT #20
Writing Postcards to Voters Purged from Voter Rolls
ORGANIZING TEAM: Side With Love & UU Justice NC.
PROJECT: Writing Postcards to Voters Purged from the Voter Rolls in Union County. Text, postcards and labels will be provided.This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 12
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 12 and above
ORGANIZER: Lisa Lackmann (919)607-4122
PROJECT #21
Write Here, Write Now (oNLINE!)
ORGANIZING TEAM: Side With Love & UU Justice NC
PROJECT: Rev. Lisa will lead a VIRTUAL Action Hour. After an invigorating introduction you'll be put to work writing emails, making phone calls or whatever is the most important activity for March 5th. You won't be working alone; you'll be sharing your experience with others in an exciting, upbeat environment with music, shared experiences and words of encouragement. This service project is via Zoom.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL via Zoom
TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Unlimited
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 16 and above
ORGANIZER: Rev. Lisa Garcia-Simpson 401-680-2507
ORGANIZING TEAM: Side With Love & UU Justice NC
PROJECT: Rev. Lisa will lead a VIRTUAL Action Hour. After an invigorating introduction you'll be put to work writing emails, making phone calls or whatever is the most important activity for March 5th. You won't be working alone; you'll be sharing your experience with others in an exciting, upbeat environment with music, shared experiences and words of encouragement. This service project is via Zoom.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL via Zoom
TIME: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Unlimited
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; ages 16 and above
ORGANIZER: Rev. Lisa Garcia-Simpson 401-680-2507
PROJECT #22
FARM WORK AT Wildflower Lane Farm
to provide food relief to local children
ORGANIZING TEAM: Endowment Committee
PROJECT: Wildflower Lane Farm, using volunteer labor, partners with TABLE to provide food relief to local children who are food insecure by taking the money and middlemen out of farming. In 2021 TABLE supplied $15,000 in funds to the farm with a return of $80,000 in organic produce. If the weather is good, volunteers will be working outside in the vegetable gardens. If it is rainy or cold, volunteers will be working with seedlings inside the hoop house, with appropriate social distancing. This service project is outdoors; masks are optional.
LOCATION: Wildflower Lane Farm
6531 Wildflower Lane, Efland, NC 27243
TIME: 2 shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Outside, good weather: 5-10 per shift. Inside, rainy or cold: 4-5 per shift
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children may attend, but must work with a parent/be supervised by a parent
ORGANIZER: Cathy Cole 919-967-3422
PROJECT: Wildflower Lane Farm, using volunteer labor, partners with TABLE to provide food relief to local children who are food insecure by taking the money and middlemen out of farming. In 2021 TABLE supplied $15,000 in funds to the farm with a return of $80,000 in organic produce. If the weather is good, volunteers will be working outside in the vegetable gardens. If it is rainy or cold, volunteers will be working with seedlings inside the hoop house, with appropriate social distancing. This service project is outdoors; masks are optional.
LOCATION: Wildflower Lane Farm
6531 Wildflower Lane, Efland, NC 27243
TIME: 2 shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Outside, good weather: 5-10 per shift. Inside, rainy or cold: 4-5 per shift
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children may attend, but must work with a parent/be supervised by a parent
ORGANIZER: Cathy Cole 919-967-3422
PROJECT #23
FARM WORK AT The Garden at Spring Forest
TO PROVIDE FOOD TO food banks
ORGANIZING TEAM: Endowment Committee
PROJECT: The Garden at Spring Forest is a not-for-profit CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), project of a United Methodist intentional community that enables them to generously support area food banks. They provide mentoring in natural gardening methods to their volunteers and guests. Their international friendship community garden--a place of hospitality and healing for refugees--is under development. Volunteers will have an orientation and guidance for the tasks of the day. People should bring appropriate hats and garden gloves and wear boots that can get muddy. Volunteers should bring a bag lunch if they wish to join the staff around the fire pit from 12 - 1 p.m. Beverages will be provided. Proof of vaccination is required. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Garden at Spring Forest
1907 New Sharon Church Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
TIME: 2 shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5-12 per shift
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children of all ages are welcome to participate as long as parents supervise them at all times, and observe rules about not feeding the animals unless a farm staff person provides the food and is present for feeding, and rules against climbing on equipment.
ORGANIZER: Cathy Cole 919-967-3422
PROJECT: The Garden at Spring Forest is a not-for-profit CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), project of a United Methodist intentional community that enables them to generously support area food banks. They provide mentoring in natural gardening methods to their volunteers and guests. Their international friendship community garden--a place of hospitality and healing for refugees--is under development. Volunteers will have an orientation and guidance for the tasks of the day. People should bring appropriate hats and garden gloves and wear boots that can get muddy. Volunteers should bring a bag lunch if they wish to join the staff around the fire pit from 12 - 1 p.m. Beverages will be provided. Proof of vaccination is required. This service project is outdoors, but masks are still required.
LOCATION: The Garden at Spring Forest
1907 New Sharon Church Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
TIME: 2 shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5-12 per shift
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children of all ages are welcome to participate as long as parents supervise them at all times, and observe rules about not feeding the animals unless a farm staff person provides the food and is present for feeding, and rules against climbing on equipment.
ORGANIZER: Cathy Cole 919-967-3422
PROJECT #24
FARM WORK AT Common Ground Ecovillage
ORGANIZING TEAM: Endowment Committee
PROJECT: Common Ground Ecovillage is a farm-based community aspiring to live sustainably and in harmony with each other and the land. Their mission is to establish and nurture an integrated agrarian system which sustains and is sustained by the Common Ground community, restores and protects the land, and provides learning experiences. Volunteers will help with planting and weeding in the large vegetable patch, with cleaning up the 4 miles of trails after a long winter, or will join in other tasks according to individual skills. Honor system for vaccinations. Please let them know if you are unvaccinated and agree to wear a mask.
LOCATION: Common Ground Ecovillage
1031 North Frazier Road, Mebane, NC
TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The more the merrier. There will be tasks to suit all inclinations and abilities.
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children of any age are welcome, and it is assumed that parents will be responsible for and choose tasks appropriate to the ages of their children. There is a swing and a little treehouse for kids.
ORGANIZER: Cathy Cole 919-967-3422
PROJECT: Common Ground Ecovillage is a farm-based community aspiring to live sustainably and in harmony with each other and the land. Their mission is to establish and nurture an integrated agrarian system which sustains and is sustained by the Common Ground community, restores and protects the land, and provides learning experiences. Volunteers will help with planting and weeding in the large vegetable patch, with cleaning up the 4 miles of trails after a long winter, or will join in other tasks according to individual skills. Honor system for vaccinations. Please let them know if you are unvaccinated and agree to wear a mask.
LOCATION: Common Ground Ecovillage
1031 North Frazier Road, Mebane, NC
TIME: 1 - 5 p.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The more the merrier. There will be tasks to suit all inclinations and abilities.
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Yes; children of any age are welcome, and it is assumed that parents will be responsible for and choose tasks appropriate to the ages of their children. There is a swing and a little treehouse for kids.
ORGANIZER: Cathy Cole 919-967-3422
PROJECT #25
Hand out PLEDGE PACKETS
ORGANIZING TEAM: Day of Service Steering Committee
PROJECT: Hand out PLEDGE PACKETS on the Day of Service (morning and/or afternoon) and Sunday, March 6th during Coffee Hour. You can choose one 'shift' or multiples. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: Three shifts available - Saturday, 3/5 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, 3/6 11 a.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4 per shift - 12 total
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Sorry, no.
ORGANIZER: Rae Dawson 919.744.6616
PROJECT: Hand out PLEDGE PACKETS on the Day of Service (morning and/or afternoon) and Sunday, March 6th during Coffee Hour. You can choose one 'shift' or multiples. This service project is indoors; masks are required.
LOCATION: The Community Church
106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TIME: Three shifts available - Saturday, 3/5 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, 3/6 11 a.m.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4 per shift - 12 total
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE? WHAT AGES? Sorry, no.
ORGANIZER: Rae Dawson 919.744.6616