Community Service, Toronto
How We'll Make a Difference Together
Join approximately 750 Starbucks partners (employees) and customers as we make a difference at the Jane Finch Centre. The goal of the Centre is to engage residents in positive activities that beautify, clean up, sustain and improve the community as well as build a sense of pride and ownership. With your help, our objective is to transform a part of this community and to help inspire a change maker spirit.
The day will kick-off with a special welcome on the grounds of the Centre. The group will then break into teams and gear up for the day. Volunteers will engage in meaningful service projects, including building educational gardens, cleaning and painting (both interior and exterior), and building structures such as park-style seating greenhouses, a rainwater catchment system, composters, fencing and retaining walls.
A celebration will take place immediately following to recognize volunteers and honor the day’s achievements. Festivities will include lunch, local entertainment and fun photo opportunities with your fellow volunteers.
Schedule for the day (Eastern Time):
Rain or Shine, We'll Be There
Events will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Wear clothing that is comfortable and safe, and that you do not mind getting dirty or worn. Outdoor, closed-toe work shoes or running shoes are a must and feel free to bring your favorite pair of work-gloves to round off your attire for the day.
Registration Is Required
Please register to participate as space is limited. This will help us ensure you have a positive volunteer experience. T-shirts will be available at the event for registered participants, so please arrive early for your choice of sizes.
If you can't make this date and time, look for another community service project in your neighborhood, and get involved!
About Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs, special projects and national initiatives, by developing resources and by engaging in research and training across the country. Working with volunteer centres, community and national organizations and businesses, Volunteer Canada actively leads national dialogues on how volunteerism is related to citizen engagement and civil society and provides leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement.
Join approximately 750 Starbucks partners (employees) and customers as we make a difference at the Jane Finch Centre. The goal of the Centre is to engage residents in positive activities that beautify, clean up, sustain and improve the community as well as build a sense of pride and ownership. With your help, our objective is to transform a part of this community and to help inspire a change maker spirit.
The day will kick-off with a special welcome on the grounds of the Centre. The group will then break into teams and gear up for the day. Volunteers will engage in meaningful service projects, including building educational gardens, cleaning and painting (both interior and exterior), and building structures such as park-style seating greenhouses, a rainwater catchment system, composters, fencing and retaining walls.
A celebration will take place immediately following to recognize volunteers and honor the day’s achievements. Festivities will include lunch, local entertainment and fun photo opportunities with your fellow volunteers.
Schedule for the day (Eastern Time):
- Check-in begins: 8:30 a.m.
- Welcome: 9 a.m.
- Service projects: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Celebration: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Rain or Shine, We'll Be There
Events will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Wear clothing that is comfortable and safe, and that you do not mind getting dirty or worn. Outdoor, closed-toe work shoes or running shoes are a must and feel free to bring your favorite pair of work-gloves to round off your attire for the day.
Registration Is Required
Please register to participate as space is limited. This will help us ensure you have a positive volunteer experience. T-shirts will be available at the event for registered participants, so please arrive early for your choice of sizes.
If you can't make this date and time, look for another community service project in your neighborhood, and get involved!
About Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs, special projects and national initiatives, by developing resources and by engaging in research and training across the country. Working with volunteer centres, community and national organizations and businesses, Volunteer Canada actively leads national dialogues on how volunteerism is related to citizen engagement and civil society and provides leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement.
Toronto: We Helped Plant Community Gardens
On April 16, rain, high winds and cold Canadian air didn’t stop 750 Starbucks partners (employees), customers, community members and representatives of local organizations from helping to revitalize a community in need during our Toronto Global Month of Service event.
The event was part of a collaborative environmentally focused plan to help create sustainable community gardens designed to give residents a sense of pride in their homes. Service projects included building and installing gardens around the property, planting trees, constructing a rain catchment system and paving access walkways.
See other community revitalization efforts stories here.
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- 4/16/2011
- Country: Canada
- City, State/Province: Toronto, Ontario
- Location: Jane Finch Centre
- Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Check In Begins: 8:30 AM
- Food/Beverage: Morning pastries, snacks and lunch, as well as coffee and water will be provided for registrants.
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