Community service opportunities: September
Ready to log some service hours? The Center for Community Engagement and Service has several opportunities remaining during the month of September.
To register for one of the service opportunities listed below, or to view all service opportunities, visit the center’s website. For more information on service opportunities in general, contact the center at (401) 341-2440 or community.services@salve.edu.
Thursday, Sept. 19: Baby Blankets
Volunteers are needed in Gerety Hall, Room 201 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. to make fleece tie blankets for Newport Hospital. Transportation is not provided.
Thursday, Sept. 19: Moving Wall Memorial
Volunteers are needed at Touro Park on Bellevue Avenue from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to escort veterans to their seats before the ceremony. This site is on the trolley line.
Friday, Sept. 20: Moving Wall Memorial
Volunteers are needed at Touro Park on Bellevue Avenue from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to assist with the opening ceremony. This site is on the trolley line.
Saturday, Sept. 21: Touch-a-Truck
Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to assist Child & Family in all duties associated with event setup, food table coverage, silent auction and packing up supplies. Van transportation is provided – pick up at Miley Hall at 8:15 a.m., return at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 21: Moving Wall Memorial
Volunteers are needed at Touro Park on Bellevue Avenue from 1-2:30 p.m. to help with the recognition ceremony. This site is on the trolley line.
Tuesday, Sept. 24: McKinney Shelter Meals
Volunteers are needed in Gerety Hall, Room 201 from 6-7 p.m. to assist in making brown bag lunches for residents at the McKinney Shelter. Transportation is not provided.
Thursday, Sept. 26: School Picnic
Volunteers are needed at Emmanuel Day School on Spring Street from 4-7 p.m. to assist with setup, cleanup and greeting of guests during the annual picnic. This site is on the trolley line.
Saturday, Sept. 29: Pennfield Road Race
Volunteers are needed at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth from 6-10 a.m. to support the directions of the road race and cheer on runners. Transportation is not provided.
