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Volunteer Compton 1/30/21
ORGANIZATION: The Compton Initiative
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The Compton Initiative is a non-profit charitable group that organizes over 1,500 volunteers to do quarterly service projects within Compton in efforts to bring hope and restoration to the city. Volunteers arrive into Compton from all over Southern California including colleges, churches and other service groups to work side by side with Compton residents and neighbors. In one day, over 1,500 volunteers are sent to 30 different worksites. The worksites include painting:an Elementary School, murals, nearby homes, block-clean ups, planting community gardens and other similar community beautification efforts.
The workday starts with all 2,000 of our expected volunteers arriving at the rally location as early as 6:45am. Volunteers will sign or submit release waivers, receive name tags, then enjoy a light breakfast. After Breakfast, volunteers find their worksite on the poles. Local Compton leadership speakers will start the rally around 7:15am. By 7:45am, all 2,000 volunteers are sent out to 30 different worksites. The worksites includes painting, cleaning and building great relationships with other volunteers. Volunteers work at their worksite until around noon. Then pizzas for lunch will be delivered.All supplies will be provided for the task on the worksite. Breakfast, lunch and the supplies will be provided for free. We ask that volunteers consider to make a donation to help support future Compton Workdays. Please dress in comfortable clothes that you won't mind getting dirty in. Yellow Compton Initiative shirts are not required, but will be available for purchase of $10 each. Please bring your own bottled water, minimal water bottles will be available.
***Due to the unknown conditions of the current Covid-19 pandemic, we are TENTATIVELY planning for a volunteer day on 1/30/21. We will confirm with you early December is the volunteer date is moving forward or not. Always feel free to email us with any questions, thank you! ***
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About The Compton Initiative
Location:
8303 Alondra Blvd, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723, US
Mission Statement
The Compton Initiative exists to partner with other entities (organizations, clubs, schools, business, community residents) to bring restoration and hope to the community of Compton. The Compton Initiative is a 40 year commitment that includes a thousand acts of service (one day at a time), that will assist in the transformation of the community of Compton.
Description
Our primary work consists of painting the exterior of homes, schools, and other buildings in the city of Compton. We also do minor construction i.e. replacing rotting wood, doors and windows, as well as yard work and tree trimming. Our volunteers do not need to have any prior experience in any of this work, but just need to come with an open heart and the willingness to serve the community. We supply all the volunteers with the materials and equipment needed and have directors and leaders overseeing each project. Our workdays are on Saturdays and last from 7am til noon. We provide breakfast and lunch for all the volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
400 S. Acacia Ave.Compton CourthouseCompton, CA 90220
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 7:00 Am - 12:00pm