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DIY Volunteering: Easter Egg Hunt

Sarah Cole — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:27:02 +0000

Each month HandsOn has a DIY project you can do any time, any place (or you can even plan on doing it one day, but then really do it a couple days later). Find out more about HandsOn Greater Richmond’s DIY Volunteering initiative here.

We’ve partnered up with HandsOn and will post the DIY for the month here on Richmondmom, but you want to get out and about you can find more volunteering opportunities for you or the whole family on their website.

Make Easter Eggs for Southside Child Development Center & Peter Paul Development Center

Southside Child Development Center and Peter Paul Development Center are both community resources dedicated to supporting children and families by giving them a safe, consistent, structured, and loving environment in which communities can thrive through services like childcare, after school programming, summer programs and initiatives that support the whole family. Both of these organizations coordinate an annual Easter egg hunt and need assistance getting eggs ready for the children to find. DIY volunteers will assemble plastic Easter eggs and providing Easter baskets that will be used in the events at each of these centers, bringing some fun and joy to the children and their families.

Supplies*

30-40 plastic Easter eggs

Candy or toys to fill each (instructions and restrictions will be in full instructions)

2 baskets that can be used to collect eggs

*Volunteers are responsible for purchasing any of the materials needed for DIY opportunities.

How To:
1. Express Interest in the project to HandsOn. We’ll send you instructions and plan for your delivery.
2. Every person who plans to volunteer (including youth) must express interest. You can create a volunteer team to sign up your group or family members. Read about how to create and manage teams.
3. Plan the time and place to DIY.
4. Once you’ve expressed interest, complete instructions will be sent to you. We ask that you donate a minimum of 30-40 Easter eggs and 2 baskets. There is no maximum. Expect the total project to be done in about 2 hours depending on the number of eggs made and the number of people you have volunteering with you.

Confirmed participants will receive 2 hours for submitting materials prior to 4pm, Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

Sign up here.

Family Volunteer Day at Lewis Ginter

Julia Hembree — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:48:34 +0000

Spend time with your family outdoors at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden by volunteering together in the Children’s Garden. Show your children the value of giving to the community while getting some fresh air and a beautiful view. Pre-registration required:Families must sign up in advance by filling out a group volunteer application and then reserve the desired volunteer dates online.

April 17th, 2014 from 9am- 4pm

Global Youth Service Day Kick Off Party and Volunteer Fair

Julia Hembree — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:42:11 +0000

Hanover County youth and their families are invited to this popular volunteer service fair. Guests will meet GYSD project hosts, participate in craft projects and games. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments, music, and activities like face painting and mini service projects. GYSD is the largest service event in the world. The event mobilizes millions of youth to serve their communities through community organized youth-led projects. Join us at the Kick-Off to learn how to get involved!

One Great Morning of Raking at Maymont

Julia Hembree — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 03:26:42 +0000

Maymont’s Japanese Garden is a favorite place for many Richmonders, but caring for the garden is quite a task. To help with this endeavor, volunteer to assist the horticulture staff rake the fallen leaves covering the garden. Please call ahead to let us know you are joining us or click here to sign up online, and bring your own rake!