Jones Gives Back Spring Volunteer Day
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Fellow Students!!!
We know everyone needs a break from studying and case analyses. There is no better break then getting involved in the community for a great cause! We are very excited to have partnered with three amazing organizations to provide the volunteer opportunities listed below.
Volunteering will start between 8:00am and 10:00am and will last 2-4 hours depending on the activity you choose. Around noon, we’ll celebrate our efforts with lunch and adult beverages (free for volunteers!) at Porch Swing Pub (69 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007).
Please sign up by Monday, February 4. Family and friends are welcome to join! Please be sure to register any guests.
- Bayou/Park Cleanup/Maintenance - Buffalo Bayou Partnership (8am to 12pm)
- What you’ll be doing on Saturday: Outdoor cleanup or maintenance at the Buffalo Bayou or a park. Location will be decided the week prior to the event based on the number of volunteers.
- Time Commitment: Volunteers are encouraged to attend for the full 4 hours (8:00am to noon). If absolutely necessary, volunteers may leave early.
- Age Restrictions: 9 years old and up
- Dress: This will be an OUTDOOR activity. Be prepared for all forms of February Houston weather! Wear comfortable shoes you don't mind getting muddy and your Rice Business t-shirt and/or other swag!
- Event Lead: Dave Barron (david.b.barron@rice.edu)
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Homeless Services at The Beacon (8am to 12pm)
- Mission: The Beacon is a non-profit organization that serves the Houston homeless community through daily services, civil legal aid, counseling and mentoring and access to housing. Our mission is to provide essential and next-step services to restore hope and help end homelessness in Houston.
- What you’ll be doing on Saturday: Preparing meals, laundering and distributing clothing.
- Time Commitment: Volunteers are encouraged to attend for the full 4 hours (8:00am to noon). If absolutely necessary, volunteers may leave early.
- Age Restrictions: 13 years old and up
- Dress: Casual/jeans. Wear your Rice Business t-shirt and/or other swag!
- Event Lead: Eleni Pappas (eleni.pappas@rice.edu)
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Love 146/Reimagine Resale Thrift Shop (10am to 12pm)
- Mission: Love146 is an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation.
- What you’ll be doing on Saturday: We will be volunteering with their social enterprise project, the Reimagine Resale store, helping to sort and organize clothing/items and generally offer advice on their model! All proceeds from the store go directly towards supporting their mission.
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Age Restrictions: 12 years old and up
- Dress: Causal/jeans. Wear your Rice Business t-shirt and/or other swag!
- Event Lead: Michelle Humphrey (Michelle.E.Humphrey@rice.edu)