On September 16, Hands On Bay Area has several fun and easy volunteer projects that also help your community! We need your help. Check these out (the project names are links):
LEND A HAND with the “We Can” Expo (San Jose)
The “We Can” EXPO provides an opportunity for nonprofit & community organizations to receive in-kind donations that will be used directly by the people they serve & inform the public of what they do and need. Volunteers will help unload and carry electronic equipment FROM PEOPLE’S CARS. Rolling carts will be available, but some lifting (20-30 POUNDS) is involved.
SPRUCE UP the “Field of Dreams” at Vargas Elementary (Sunnyvale)
Help transform a promising little patch of land into a bountiful hands-on garden for the students of Vargas Elementary. Plant flowers and shrubs, remove weeds, and pitch in with seasonal activities. Wear close-toed shoes, gardening clothes, hat, sunblock and bring plenty of water.
A PLACE AT THE TABLE with Gateway Family Garden (E. Palo Alto)
Help families who live in low-income housing to build their community and grow their own healthy food! Volunteers work on starting seeds, weeding, adding soil amendments and bark chips. Assistance with art-in-the-garden activities is also welcomed!
LEND A HAND with Snuggles for Animals (Santa Clara)
Do you love to knit or crochet? Join with Hugs for Homeless Animals to make small blankets for animals living at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Volunteers should bring their own supplies (machine washable yarn, tools).
SPRUCE UP Half Moon Bay State Beach (Half Moon Bay)
It’s Coastal Cleanup Day! Join the efforts to restore this unique beach and dune ecosystem: work may include cleaning up beach debris, planting native plants, removing non-native plants, and maintaining trails. Afterwards, tour the beach walk or head into cute little Half Moon Bay for lunch.
Visit our website to create an account. Then look at our calendar for September and sign up! You’ll receive an email with location, directions, project time, and who your project leader will be.
I’m much too far away to help with these projects, but they all sound great. I’m such a hermit sometimes that I miss chances to do something good for others.
I just saw you added my blog to your links, that is so sweet. Thank you, I feel like I’ve joined the real world … wait …. is blogging the real world now? What a thought.