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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volunteers Around Needham (VAN) - July & August - VAN - Parks & Forestry
Join Youth & Family Services for a Summer session of Project Volunteers Around Needham (VAN) this July and August!Volunteers Around Needham invites students entering grades 7-12 to participate in single-day community service projects in areas that interest them. Students will earn 3 or more hours of community service credit for their participation and are welcomed to sign up for one or multiple days throughout the Summer!*Please note - if a certain day is full, you will have the option to add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you prior to the program date if a spot becomes available.BIDMC NeedhamTuesday, July 28th 9am - 12pmVolunteers will help clean, organize, and inventory BIDMC gift store, as well as create cards for hospital patients.Circle of HopeThursday, July 30th9am - 12pmCircle of Hope is a non-profit organization located in Needham that provides infants, children, and adults experiencing housing insecurity in the greater Boston area with necessities to preserve and enhance their overall dignity. Volunteers will help organize donated clothing and other materials to support Circle of Hope staff in their daily operations.Needham Community CouncilThursday, July 30th1pm - 4pm Volunteers will learn about the mission and services provided by the Needham Community Council and assist with organizing, cleaning, and other projects and tasks needed to support Needham Community Council staff with their daily operations.Wingate Senior Living CommunityTuesday, August 4th1pm - 4pm Volunteers are invited to participate in an intergenerational social event in partnership with Wingate Senior Living Community in Needham. Participants will help out with an Ice Cream Social event as well as additional tasks to assist staff and residents.Needham Parks & ForestryWednesday August 5th9am - 12pmVolunteers will assist the Parks & Forestry Department with cleaning up and maintaining Memorial Park.Needham Community FarmThursday, August 6th1pm - 4pmVolunteers will learn about the mission of the Needham Community Farm along with the various crops that they grow, and will assist with various tasks such as weeding, harvesting, seeding, and assisting with maintaining the garden grounds.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Community Outreach Clinician, Tony Serio at: 781-467-6983 or by emailing: aserio@needhamma.gov
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