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Community service opportunities: November

salvetoday Posted On November 2, 2020
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Because Thanksgiving is just around the corner, the month of November is the perfect opportunity to give back as a sign of gratitude. The Center for Community Engagement and Service is offering many  service opportunities for students — including calling seniors stuck at home, making animal toys for the local shelter, and cleaning/yard work for various organizations.

To register, find out more information or view all service opportunities for upcoming months, visit the The Center for Community Engagement and Service’s website. This list is constantly being updated with additional opportunities, so keep checking back.

Desk volunteer at Salvation Army of Newport County 

Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help out answering phones and general clerical tasks. Volunteer hours are from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

If interested in helping out, please call Gina.
Email: fan.chen@use.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 401-846-3234

Desk volunteer at Boys & Girls Club of Newport County

The Boys & Girls Club of Newport is looking for a volunteer to be a weekly desk attendant and greeter for its after school program. This volunteer would help weekly Monday through Thursday from 2-6 p.m.

If interested in volunteering, contact Orlando Peace.
Email: orlandopeace@npsri.net
Phone: 860-449-3179

Call seniors at Aldersbridge Communities

Volunteers are needed to help provide companionship via phone calls to residents of Aldersbridge Communities who are unable to leave their rooms or host visitors.

If interested in volunteering, please reach out to Saarah Papineau.
Email: saarah.papineau@salve.edu

Tuesday, Nov. 3: Newport County Salvation Army Yard Clean Up

Volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. to noon to help Salvation Army in Newport with a yard clean up. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for weather since this project is outside. The site is on the trolley line, and students can consult the trolley line schedule to get to the site.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 6: Bike Newport Annual Bike Cleaning

Volunteers are needed from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help Bike Newport with cleaning and wiping down all the bikes. Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothes they don’t mind getting grease on. This site is on the trolley line and students can consult the trolley line schedule to get to site.

Thursdays, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, and Nov. 19: Newport YMCA

Volunteers are needed for general assistance on projects. Transportation is provided, and pick up will be at Miley Hall at 1:45 p.m.. Return time is 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5: Child & Family Playground Clean Up from 3-4 p.m.

Volunteers are needed from 3-4 p.m. to help clean up sand from the playground. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather since this project is outside. Transportation is provided, and pick up will be at Miley Hall at 2:30 p.m.. Return time is 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4: Potter League for Animals Toys for Cats

Volunteers are needed to help in Gerety 101 from 2-4 p.m. to help create cardboard scratch mats for animals at the shelter. Volunteers are encouraged to bring old shoe boxes, Amazon boxes or any kind of cardboard boxes for this project.

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Potter League for Animals Fleece Blanket Project

Volunteers are needed to help make fleece blankets for the animals at the local shelter from 12-1 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Location is Gerety Hall Lobby.

Friday, Nov. 13: World Kindness Day Giving Project from 10am-noon
Volunteers are needed to help distribute bags throughout residence halls on campus as part of World Kindness Day Giving Project. Volunteers will help from 10am-noon to start to distribute bags and raise awareness about the project. This project will encourage students to donate what they can. Items can range from non-perishables to toiletries. The Giving Projects will benefit local public schools and the Housing Hotline. Meet in Gerety Hall, room 201.

Monday, Nov. 16: World Kindness Day Giving Project from noon-2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help pick up bags throughout residence halls on campus as part of World Kindness Day Giving Project. Volunteers will help from noon-2p.m. This project will encourage students to donate what they can. Items can range from non-perishables to toiletries. The Giving Projects will benefit local public schools and the  Housing Hotline. Meet in Gerety Hall, room 201.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Clean Ocean Access Beach Clean Up

Volunteers are needed from 12-2 p.m. to help Clean Ocean Access clean up the beach at Corys Lane. Transportation is not provided.

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Potter League for Animals Cat Toys

Volunteers are needed to help make toys for the animals at the local shelter from 12-1 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Location is Gerety Hall Lobby.

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Aquidneck Community Table Garden Clean Up

Volunteers are needed to help Aquidneck Community Table at their Broadway gardens location from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will be helping with fall garden cleanup. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather, as this project will be outside. All supplies will be provided. Location is the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport, and the gardens will be on the corner of Farewell and Marlborough street. This site is on the trolley line, and students can consult the schedule for their transportation.

For more information and to register for these opportunities and many more, visit the center’s website.

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