Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Other Service Opportunities

Gardening with the Lower School - Mr. Fiedler in the Lower School has a Butterfly Garden Club that meets Wednesday 3:00-4:00.  For the dates March 27, Apr 3,10,17 he could use a couple of volunteers to help direct the kids in the garden even if for a ½ hour. 
He will be attempting to build a new double compost bin much like the old one that was destroyed for the new vegetable garden in April / May.  If you can help, email him at jfiedler@ravenscroft.org

Umstead Walk  - April 20

Wake County Big Sweep  - Saturdays this spring cleaning Wake County- check for dates.

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina - Students 12 to 17 years of age are welcome to volunteer with a parent/guardian (could be one parent for a few kids) during normal volunteer hours. 18 years of age and older do not need a chaperone. Shift times are Tuesday - Saturday 9am-12pm, 1-4pm and Wednesday evening 6-8pm. Arrive with your permission slip 5 minutes before the shift begins. See these FAQs.

Questionnaires for Wake County!  During Spring Break April 1- 5, students age 16+ are needed to help WCHS conduct its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Volunteers will sit/stand in the lobbies and common areas of Human Services Buildings and assist customers in completing a 1/2 page questionnaire that will be deposited into a sealed drop box.
Bilingual volunteers are encouraged, but it is not required to apply.
Volunteers should have a friendly demeanor and feel comfortable talking to people. The morning shift is from 9am until 11:30am.
The afternoon shift is from 2pm until 4:30pm.
Volunteers will be given a brief orientation and training session prior to the start of their shift.  Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes early.
Electronic Student Volunteer Registration Form 


Thursday, March 7, 2013

UNC TV This Saturday - all the info you need!

Here is a video explaining UNC TV, created by our Spirit Chair, and Nevarmore Online writer, Margaret Edwards.  Thanks Margaret!