Tuesday, August 31, 2010

STARTing off the Year!

START kicked off the year with a service-day orientation event for new graduate students. We had approximately 80 students volunteer at 9 nonprofits around the community including Area 10 Agency on Aging, Girls Inc., the YMCA, Wonderlab, Stepping Stones, Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Middle Way House, Boys and Girls Club, and the Environmental Management Association.

Students participated in a variety of activities including reorganizing a food pantry, painting, gardening, and cleaning a park. We were so excited that so many students participated.

Look for details of our call-out meeting in the next couple of weeks! START is excited to plan a Rally for Service in the month of October and collaborate with the Nonprofit Management Association to bring you relevant and fun volunteer opportunities.

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