Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

2010 Lowcountry Lawmower Exchange & Tri-County Carolina Yard Experience

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , March 13, 2010:

We are looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Lawn Mower Exchange and Yard Experience. These two events focus on helping individuals better understand their yard/garden and its impact on the natural world. One key element is the Lawn Mower Exchange where community members turn their old gas mower in for recycling and purchase a brand new electric lawnmower. Volunteers will assist with parkin

DHEC Lawnmower Exchange

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , March 13, 2010:

The DHEC Lawn Mower Exchange will be taking place in Ladson Park from 9:00am - 2:00pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with event execution and day of logistics.

Kids' Fair

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , March 14, 2010:

The Kids' Fair will be taking place on March 14 at the Gaillard Auditorium from 10:00am-5:00pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Earth Force Eco-Carnival games.

Low Country Cajun Festival

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , March 28, 2010:

Celebrate Louisiana living and Charleston charm during the Lowcountry Cajun Festival at James Island County Park. Enjoy a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all around ragin’ Cajun entertainment! Full-bellied fun is what this festival is all about as local and regional chefs cook up a variety of mouth-watering foods. Savor the tastes of the South with authent

Take Back the Night Awareness Event and March

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , April 01, 2010:

PAR’s 25th Annual TAKE BACK THE NIGHT will be held on April 1, 2010. “Let the Arts Be Our Voice to Take Back the Night” is this year’s slogan for a night of healing and empowerment. From 4-8 p.m., the Stern Center Gardens on the College of Charleston campus will be filled with music, art, poetry, survivor speak-outs, local nonprofit information booths, candle vigil & campus march, along with other act

Pet Festival

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 10, 2010:

Join us at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park [MAP] for a full-weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston's premiere pet festival. Volunteers are needed to assist with the dog washing station and kids area.

Charleston City Earth Day Festival

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 17, 2010:

Charleston City Earth Day Festival will be held on April 17, from 11am-4pm. It will be taking place at Park Circle, North Charleston. Volunteers are needed for helping out at the Earth Force booth and with activities.

Charleston County 11th Annual Earth Day Festival

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 17, 2010:

We need your help to make the festival happen. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this free one day festival. Earth Science fun is the focus; the lowcountry's environmental challenges and successes will be celebrated. We need volunteer help with everything from helping with the recycling effort to assisting with games, crafts and activities. Please spend the day with us. Pre-registered volun

Race Against Rape

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 17, 2010:

5k walk/run to raise awareness and money for nonprofit organizations in in the Low Country that support and fight for victims of sexual assault and rape. Location: Naval Weapons Station Gym 1002 Jefferson Avenue BLDG 708 Goose Creek, SC 29445

The Butterflies are Waiting

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 17, 2010:

Join us at the Earth Day celebration at Park Circle on April 17 from 10:00 am - 2pm. We will be doing maintenance, spreading mulch, edging, and planting flowers in the butterfly garden.

Clean Cities Sweep

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , April 18, 2010:

Each Spring, Keep North Charleston Beautiful and Keep Charleston Beautiful join forces to take part in The Great American Cleanup. The Great American Cleanup is the country's largest community improvement event. Our local event, Clean Cities Sweep, is proud to be part of such an amazing campaign. Clean Cities Sweep has two major components, school projects and the community projects. Interested schoo

Race Against Rape

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , April 18, 2010:

Largest fundraising event in Charleston-March for Babies

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 24, 2010:

What activities will they be participating in: Set-up/Tear down: -Balloon arch -tables -tents -Food table -Mile Markers -Trash cans -Man water stations along walk route -Unload/load truck with supplies, banners, mile markers, etc -Volunteer at the Kiddie Corner tent -Help welcome back the walkers by cheering/clapping -Help at the food table (we have free Publix food for everyone)

LEAP Trail Ride and Fun Day

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 24, 2010:

This trail ride and fun day is taking place at Mullett Hall on Johns Island on April 24. The trail ride will be in the morning and volunteers will be standing out along the trail to provide water to riders and to be sure that riders stay on the correct trail. Volunteers will also help with various activities for children (games/crafts), and will help serving lunch.

Tricounty Youth Service Day (TYSD) 2010

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 24, 2010:

Over 600 youth engaged in service in 2009! Can we top 1000 in 2010? With your help, we certainly can. Be part of the excitement of TYSD 2010!