Volunteer Weekend

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1 City, 3 Days, 10 Causes, 300 Volunteers from communities across San Diego Prizes and Fun.

Join 300 mighty volunteers on April 25th, 26th, and 27th on a memorable giving adventure across San Diego to support 10 causes simultaneously.

iVOW History: The foundation for what would become Volunteer Weekend began over 20 years ago when a young leader had a call to embark on a journey of legacy, values and civic engagement.

On April 27, 2013, she mobilized volunteers across San Diego to join Rotarians during an international community service day and serve 13 local nonprofit projects addressing special issues including children's education, our military, the elderly, environmental awareness, arts and education, homeless housing, and animal welfare.

Volunteer Weekend is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging the entire community of San Diego to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and improves our quality of life.
Our Mission is to bring nonprofits, students, and community members from all walks of life together to make a powerful impact on our community.

Participating Organizations & Details:
*Friday & Saturday -YASD'S 4hrs shift National Conference
-Registration Greeters
-Room Officers
-Timekeepers
-Transportation Greeters

*Saturday -one of 10/4 hrs shift Rotary projects
1) Balboa Park Nursery (8am - 12)/CA 92101)
Spend the morning beautifying the park by transplanting trees, shrubs and plants.

2) Peace Garden (9am - 12/CA 92102)
Clean small area of ground beside the San Diego River.

3) Storefront Shelter (8am - 1:30pm /CA 92103)
Furniture refinishing and interior painting followed by lunch.

4) St. Paul’s Senior (8:30 am - 12:30/CA 92103)
Refresh and paint resident patios and main entrance into St. Paul's. Lunch will be served.

5) Chollas Creek Trail (9am - 12/Chollas Parkway North and Boyce Lane)
Clearing debris from creek and surrounding areas, delineating the trail with logs, trimming bushes that are encroaching on the trail, removal of invasive plants and spreading mulch on path.

6) San Diego Humane Society (8:30 am /12 CA 92110)
Create treats and toys for a variety of animals and assist in creating a welcoming environment for dogs and cats on the adoption floor and the adopters who come to see them.

7) Girl Scouts (9 am - 11 am /CA 92101)
Paint warning colors on curbs and pavement.

8) San Elijo Lagoon (9 am - 12/CA 92007)
Removal of invasive non-indigenous plants and restoration site maintenance. Optional beer and pizza afterwards (sponsored 1st round of beer)

9)Military A. Committee -NA. (Rotary members only)
10)Zoo -NA. (Rotary members only)

*Sunday -(SUPER top secret children's cause! Invite only)

The ability of people to work willingly together for the betterment of our community is a valuable resource to the City of San Diego and is an important milestone to promote win-win situations for volunteers, neighborhoods, and local government. RSVP now! (write your choice on comments; first come first serve; deadline April 15th)

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Certificates will be provided upon request and no longer than 2 weeks after the event. Food/refreshments will be provided* (specific events)