Magis & Seattle University- Day of Service

 

The annual Alumni Day of Service, co-hosted by Magis and Seattle University Alumni Association, is coming this February 6, 2016! We would love to have you involved as in years past. Sites will be all around the Seattle metro area, and some pretty great organizations to serve.

Would you and your chapter be interested in being a site leader and recruiting a team for this site to move a service project forward? Here is a list of sites that still need site leaders:

Seattle Tilth
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA 98118
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
The mission of Seattle Tilth is to inspire and educate people to safeguard our natural resources while building an equitable and sustainable local food system. Volunteers will contribute to organic farm production and ecological restoration of the wetlands. Sample farm tasks include preparing planting beds, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and composting. Wetland work includes removing invasive weeds, planting wetland trees and shrubs and sheet mulching to protect them. Great family activity for all ages!
Number of volunteers: 5-50

Seattle Repertory Theatre
540 Warren Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98109
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help assemble Surprise & Delight presents for 500 Seattle Repertory Theatre patrons.
Number of volunteers: 4 – 8

Nature Consortium
14th Ave SW & SW Holly St
Seattle, WA 98106
10am - 2pm
Volunteers will participate in fun, hands-on conservation work led by Nature Consortium staff in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle’s largest contiguous forest. Work parties involve removing invasive weeds and mulching. Working out in the elements requires the right apparel; long pants and closed-toed shoes are required. This is a great family project for all ages!
Number of volunteers:20-100

Habitat for Humanity - Bellevue Store
13500 Bell Red Road
Bellevue, WA 98005
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
open to the public and sell new and gently used building materials, appliances and furniture at discount prices. Proceeds help fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building and restoring low income homes throughout King County. Volunteer opportunities at the Habitat Stores range from assisting our driver on donation pickups, merchandising donations on the sales floor, and general customer service and donor relations.
Number of volunteers: 5 – 10

Habitat for Humanity - South Center Store
1185 Andover Park W
Tukwila, WA 98188
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Habitat Stores are open to the public and sell new and gently used building materials, appliances and furniture at discount prices. Proceeds help fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building and restoring low income homes throughout King County. Volunteer opportunities at the Habitat Stores range from assisting our driver on donation pickups, merchandising donations on the sales floor, and general customer service and donor relations.
Number of volunteers: 5 – 10

Westside Baby Corner
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westside Baby Corner's mission is to serve the immediate and unmet physical needs of infants and children living in poverty in the greater Seattle-King County area. Since 1988, the Baby Corner has distributed millions in donated and purchased baby items through dozens of local community-based agencies and organizations. Volunteer activities will include sorting donated goods, and quality testing baby supplies. Youth are welcome, preferably with an adult.
Number of volunteers: 5 – 20

 

Real Change 96 S Main St. Seattle WA 98104

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Real Change is an award-winning weekly newspaper that provides immediate employment opportunity and takes action for economic, social, and racial justice. Volunteers will help with a deep clean of the vendor center. Ideal for volunteers ages 18 and up.

Number of volunteers: 5 – 10

 

AlleyCat Acres (Catholic Community Services farm)
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alleycat Acres is an urban farming collective that works to convert unused space into community run farms with the mission of reconnecting people, place, and produce. Volunteers have helped with planting at the two sites as well as preparing grounds for spring. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by their parents.
Number of volunteers: 5 – 15

 

St. Edward Parish/ Catholic Community Services - Pregnancy & Parenting Support 4250 South Mead Street, Seattle 98118
8:30 - 12:30 pm
The Pregnancy & Parenting Support program provides education and supportive services to pregnant women and families with children 0-3 years of age. Volunteer duties will include sorting and organizing donations, redecorating and transforming of the office & children's play area, and hauling away unusable items.
Number of volunteers:15 – 20

Washington Middle School 2101 S. Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98144
8:30 - 12:30pm
Washington Middle School is dedicated to creating a welcoming community of engaged, diverse and inspired learners. In the spirit of service learning, volunteers will be working alongside students with painting projects. Ideal site for volunteers with painting experience.
Number of volunteers: 30 max

 

If you and your chapter are interested in being a site leader and leading a project, please contact Bianca Castaneda and she will get you started.