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.
November DIY:
Welcome Home Soldier
Richmond Fisher House, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medial Center
The Richmond Fisher House opened on the campus of the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital on July 21, 2008 and provides no-cost lodging to the families of veterans receiving treatment at the McGuire VA hospital. Having family members nearby provides significant benefits and advantages to patient treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. By offering cost-free living quarters for patient families, the Fisher House provides an immeasurable benefit to patient care, in addition to the care and well-being of our veterans’ family members.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, DIY Volunteers will be creating Welcome Home decorations for the families staying at Fisher House, to welcome home their family member with style, dignity and gratitude.
Supply List*:
Burlap/canvas/felt fabric or cardstock paper
Pinking shears/ Scissors
Red, white and blue paint
Paint brushes, foam brushes
Twine
Letter and star stencils
Craft glue
Gallon-sized Ziploc bag
*DIY Volunteers are responsible for purchasing any of the materials needed for DIY volunteer opportunities.
How To:
1. Express Interest in the project to HandsOn. HandsOn will send you instructions and schedule a time 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! Invite guests (optional).
4. Once you’ve expressed interest, complete instructions will be sent to you. We ask that you donate a minimum of 1 complete banner. There is no maximum. Expect the total project to be done in about 3 hours depending on the number of banners made and the number of people you have volunteering with you.
Confirmed participants will receive 3 service hours for submitting a finished project prior to 4pm, Monday, December 15.
