UMass Amherst Alumni Association
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Embracing Community Service
Alumni Clubs around the country are organizing volunteer projects in recognition of National Community Service Month in April. Join your fellow alumni to volunteer a small amount of time that will make a big difference.
Volunteer projects include:
Atlanta, GA - spend a Saturday morning tutoring elementary children in reading and math skills. Volunteers who speak Spanish are especially needed, but not required
Los Angeles, CA - help serve lunch to the homeless in downtown LA
Philadelphia, PA - clean a section of the Wissahickon Creek, then join fellow volunteers for the “Talkin’ Trash” Picnic at Fort Washington State Park
Denver, CO - volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House
Chicago, IL - support Poised for Success, an organization that provides business attire to women getting back into the workforce
Metro New York - help clean the New York City Park
Metro New York - take part in Miles for Mom's Walk for Cancer
St. Louis - volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House
Worcester, MA - help rehabilitate the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children
Pioneer Valley, MA - participate in a food drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center
Charlotte, NC - help cleanup of the Carolina Raptor Center
Washington, DC - participating in DC Cares Servathon to help clean up DC area schools.
If you'd like to represent UMass Amherst and volunteer in your community, visit the Events Calendar for more information or contact the UMass Amherst Alumni Association at alumni@admin.umass.edu
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