- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
2016 Fall Veteran Family Appreciation Project
ORGANIZATION: Gilbert Cares
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Youth groups, missionary teams, Scout troops, Eagle Scout projects, service clubs are welcome here! Volunteers will refurbish homes (exterior paint,landscaping, minor repairs and accessibility modifications) for Veterans, seniors,Disabled, & Families-At-Risk in the Greater Gilbert Community. Professional volunteers from building companies, contractors, and others with expertise in plumbing, electrical,painting, roofing, etc. are also needed and in-kind contributions of supplies are welcome. Our greatest need are roofers, especially for mobile homes. Please contact Gilbert Cares at (480)-857-8581 or send a message through the Contact tab at www.gilbertcares.org to coordinate the activity. PLEASE VOLUNTEER AT LEAST A MONTH BEFORE EVENT TO ALLOW THE FORMATION OF TEAMS.
NOTE:
Event is open to all ages, children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. If equipment is needed for the volunteers, be advised that there is a Toolbank facility near the Phoenix Airport which has all kinds of equipment for a small fee (3% of the retail cost only). These can be borrowed for up to 8 weeks for volunteer projects. See www.phoenixtoolbank.org for more information if interested.
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About Gilbert Cares
Location:
P.O. Box 228, Higley, AZ 85236, US
Mission Statement
"Gilbert Cares" strives to integrate all sources of community volunteers, with emphasis on organized youth groups, in refurbishing and maintaining the homes of the elderly, the disabled, and families-at-risk throughout Gilbert and the surrounding East Valley communities, including Chandler, Apache Junction, Mesa Tempe, South Phoenix, Queen Creek and County residences.
Description
"Gilbert Cares" serves all residents of the Greater Gilbert Community by providing empowerment, involvement, mentoring, educational and vocational assistance, and community service opportunity to our youth; by helping in providing futures to our elderly and disabled; by providing stability to our families, and by providing character to our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to work to help others