You’re invited to volunteer with your local Georgetown Club on Saturday, May 4, as part of the Georgetown University Alumni Association’s 11th Annual Hoyas Give Baxa—a coordinated day of community service.

Uphold this Blue and Gray tradition by pitching in with a service project in your community. Service projects are being added weekly, so check back often for a project near you.

Wear your Blue and Gray and share your pictures! #HoyasGiveBaxa

Unless otherwise noted, project registration closes on Wednesday, May 1.

Georgetown Club of Los Angeles
LA Hoyas Adopt-A-Beach

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon PT
Santa Monica State Beach
Corner of Bay St. and Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Join the Club of Los Angeles as they partner with Heal the Bay for a beach cleanup on Santa Monica State Beach!

• Age requirement: All ages are welcome! Parents must participate with their children. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian’s signature in order to participate.
• What to wear: Participants should wear items needed for a safe cleanup like gloves and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: The club will provide plastic gloves, but participants can bring sturdy garden or work gloves from home. Participants should also bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Using reusable items that can be easily washed is encouraged.
• When you arrive: Park and meet on the beach at The Inkwell Monument.
• Please note: Before the cleanups, every volunteer must sign a waiver, no exceptions! Volunteers ages 18 and up must sign a waiver to participate. Volunteers ages 17 and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver for minors to participate. Printable waivers are also available. Make sure to watch the safety video before the cleanup.
• Join the group for lunch at Cha Cha Chicken after the shift is over!

For more information, contact Gabrielle Lambert, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Northern California
St. Anthony’s Foundation—Dining Room Lunch Service

Saturday, May 4 | 9:30 a.m. PT
St. Anthony’s Foundation—Dining Room
First Floor
121 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102

Join the Club of Northern California as they partner with St. Anthony’s Foundation to prepare, pack, and serve meals to those in need.

• Please note: Space is limited to fifteen (15) participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 14 years and older. If under 18 years old, a parents/guardian must complete the Parental Consent Form.
• What to wear: Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing suitable for an active work environment and closed-toed shoes. Volunteers CANNOT wear open-toed shoes, heeled shoes, shorts, skirts, dresses, or shirts without sleeves.
• When you arrive: St. Anthony’s Foundation front desk staff will direct you to your volunteer coordinator.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third-party system. Please email the Club of Northern California at norcalhoyas@georgetown.edu to confirm your registration as well.

For more information, contact NorCal Hoyas, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Orange County
Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy—Restoration, Planting and Maintenance Event

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon PT
Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy
21900 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of PCH and Newland)
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

For this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa, the Georgetown Club of Orange County is partnering with the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy! Volunteers will help with beach restoration, planting, and maintenance. Restoration will include the removal of non-native plants on the Magnolia Marsh dunes. Planting will include seeds of Spiny Rush (Juncus acutus) in pony packs, separating and transplanting into 4-inch pots, or transplanting into gallon pots. Maintenance will include trash pickup, trimming pathways, and/or staining the observation deck and memorial bench.

• Age requirement: No age limit, but attendees must stay with their children.
• What to wear: Pants, closed-toed shoes or boots that can get dirty.
• What to bring: We encourage you to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle (please avoid disposable plastic bottles), and reusable gardening gloves.
• When you arrive: Please proceed to the back parking lot to check in and sign waivers.

For more information, contact Michael Freilich, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Sacramento
Fun on the Farm!

Saturday, May 4 | 9 to 11 a.m. PT
The Table Farm
23rd St. and Anita Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822

The Club of Sacramento is partnering with The Table Farm for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will help build the garden’s infrastructure for the new growing season. Tasks may include weeding, harvesting, seeding, planting, etc.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 14 and older.
• What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, as well as closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: A pair of gloves (there are some at the farm if needed). You are also encouraged to bring a water bottle.
• When you arrive: The Farm is located at the back of St. Robert School (in case GPS tries to direct you to the front of the school). There is parking on the street right outside the farm.
• Please note—there are no restrooms onsite.
• Join the group for lunch at Selland’s Market-Cafe after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Tony Oliver, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of San Diego
(Oceanside) Breakwater Way Beach Cleanup

Saturday, May 4 | 9 to 11 a.m. PT
Strand Beach
900 The Strand N.
Oceanside, CA 92049

The Georgetown Club of San Diego is partnering with Surfrider San Diego for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Our local beaches are protected by volunteers. We will be taking action to protect the environment by removing trash from our coastline.

• Age requirement: A separate waiver form needs to be signed for anyone under 18 years of age.
• What to wear: Participants should wear clothing suitable for a safe cleanup, such as closed-toe shoes.
• What to bring: All cleanup supplies will be provided; however, we encourage volunteers to bring their own (gloves, trash grabbers, and a reusable bag to collect trash).
• When you arrive: Please meet us on the sand near Lifeguard Tower 8, which is close to the corner of Breakwater Way and the Strand N. It is recommended that volunteers arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time to find parking in the parking lots on The Strand or on-street.
• Join the club for a happy hour/lunch after the project’s completion (TBD).

For more information, contact Miguel Fuentes, or check out the club’s Instagram or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Colorado
Colorado Outdoors GU Alumni Volunteer Event

Saturday, May 4 | 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT
Mt. Falcon—East Trailhead
3852 Vine St.
Morrison, CO 80465

The Club of Colorado is partnering with the Front Range Trails Conservancy for a morning of park cleanup which may include light trail maintenance, a cleanup, and/or invasive weed removal.

• Please note: Space is limited to 14 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 16 years and older. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, work gloves, sunglasses, and a hat.
• What to bring: Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, plenty of drinking water, and a sack lunch and snacks. Rain gear and appropriate layers for the forecasted weather is encouraged.
• When you arrive: Meet and park at the designated location. There will likely be a short hike to the area where the club will be working.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third-party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project and sign the necessary waiver.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for lunch at the Morrison Inn, 301 Bear Creek Ave., Morrison, CO.

Advanced registration is required by Friday, April 26. For more information, contact the Club of Colorado, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC
Helping Restore Historic Dumbarton Oaks Park

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Dumbarton Oaks Park
3058 R St. NW (R & 31st St. NW)
Washington, DC 20007

The Club of Metro Washington, D.C. will be volunteering with Dumbarton Oaks Park. Volunteers will be weeding out invasive plant species and tackling erosion.

• What to wear: Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks, and closed-toe shoes for protection. Insect repellent is recommended.
• What to bring: Please bring a water bottle.
• When you arrive: Volunteers will gather at Lovers’ Lane, approximately 200 feet east of R Street and 31st Street NW. It is noted by a green-on-white wooden plaque which reads “Dumbarton Oaks Park, Open Dawn to Dusk.”
• Please note—Required volunteer waivers for Dumbarton Oaks and the National Parks Service will be to be signed in advance of the project.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for coffee at the Wisconsin Ave. Boulangerie Christophe.

For more information, contact D.C. Hoyas, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Fort Lauderdale Hoyas
Food Distribution at Miramar Center

Saturday, May 4 | 8 to 10 a.m. ET
Miramar Multi-Service Complex
6700 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33023

Fort Lauderdale Hoyas are partnering with The City of Miramar Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point (SCSEFP) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be packing food for distribution or distributing the food.

• What to wear: Comfortable closed-toe shoes or sneakers.
• When you arrive: There is a large parking lot with lots of space. Look for the bright colored vests.

For more information, contact Corey Shearer or Marlen Rosales, or check out the group’s Facebook or Instagram.

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Georgetown Club of Miami
Georgetown Club of Miami at the Global Empowerment Mission

Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Global Empowerment Mission
1850 Northwest 84th Avenue
Miami, FL 33126

Join the Club of Miami as they partner with the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), an organization that acts as a first responder to vulnerable communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises around the world. Participants will sort through donations, assemble GEM’s Family Necessities Kits, and make hygiene kits to be sent out to those in need.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early (instructions below)!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 13 years and older.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: A refillable water bottle is also suggested.
• When you arrive: Park by the entrance to Suite 100, a GEM decal is on the glass door. Please DO NOT enter through the warehouse. Dasha at the front desk will direct volunteers to the project area.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third-party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project.

For more information, contact the Club of Miami, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Naples
Hoyas Give Baxa to the Beach

Saturday, May 4 | 9 to 10 a.m. ET
Lowdermilk Park
1301 Gulfshore Blvd. North
Naples, FL 34102

The Club of Naples is partnering with the Lowdermilk Park for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will be cleaning up the beach including trash and debris pick up.

• What to wear: Attire appropriate for sun exposure and walking in sand.
• What to bring: Water, trash bags, sunscreen, and disposable gloves will be provided.
• When you arrive: Meet under the covered area of the concession stand. Residents or visitors must have a beach parking permit or pay-by-space for beach access parking in the City of Naples. This is enforced year round.

For more information, contact John Paul Bratcher, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Orlando
Second Harvest Volunteers

Saturday, May 4 | 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. ET
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Main Facility)
411 Mercy Dr.
Orlando, FL 32805

Join the Club of Orlando and Second Harvest to sort through food donations going toward  those in need.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 10 years and older.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Park in the main parking lot and enter through the main entrance, located next to the large orange carrot.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third-party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project.

For more information, contact the Club of Orlando, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Palm Beach
Hoyas Give Baxa—Living Hungry

Saturday, May 4 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ET
Extraordinary Charities
2635 Old Okeechobee Rd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Join the Club of Palm Beach as they volunteer with Living Hungry and Extraordinary Charities for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help prepare boxed breakfasts and lunches for malnourished children living in poverty and perform kitchen clean-up. There is no age requirement, so Hoyas of all ages can participate!

• What to wear: Comfortable closed-toed shoes and a t-shirt.
• When you arrive: Go to the rear of the building and enter through the kitchen.

Advanced registration is required by April 29, so please register early! For more information, contact the Club of Palm Beach or check out the club’s webpage.

Georgetown Club of Tampa Bay
Community Gardening at Dr. Traci’s House

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Dr. Traci’s House
904 East Henry Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604

The Club of Tampa is partnering with Dr. Traci’s House, a community-based organization providing health care and associated services to both uninsured and insured Tampa residents. Participants will assist with gardening and packing school lunches for kids.

• Please note: Space is limited to 40 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 6 and up.
• What to wear: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing suitable for gardening/working outdoors, as well as closed-toed shoes and work gloves if you have them.
• Parking: If all the spots are taken up at the parking lot of Dr. Traci’s House, there is overflow parking across the street at the open parking lot on East Henry.

For more information, contact the Club of Tampa Bay, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Hawaii
Hawaii Food Bank

Saturday, May 4 | 8 to 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. HT
Hawaii Food Bank Warehouse
2611 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, HI 96819

Join the Club of Hawaii as they partner with the Hawaii Food Bank for the 2024 Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help inspect, sort, and pack dry food, produce, and bread to prepare for distribution.

• Please note: Space is limited to 24 volunteers, so please register early!
• There will be two project shifts, and volunteers are only asked to do one:
  • First Shift: 8 to 10 a.m.; 12 volunteers needed
  • Second Shift: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 12 volunteers needed
• Age requirement: Ages 8 years and up.
• What to wear: Wear closed-toed shoes and pants.
• When you arrive: Park in the food bank parking lot and meet at the warehouse entrance.

For more information, email the Club of Hawaii, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Chicago
Hoyas Give Baxa 2024

Saturday, May 4 |10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
Hawthorn Mall—Adoption Pop-Up
122 Hawthorn Center
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Join the Club of Chicago as they partner with Orphans of the Storm. Orphans of the Storm helps each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused, or neglected dog and cat who reaches their door. The Chicago Hoyas will help with animal caretaking and handling, interacting with the public, keeping the store neat and clean, working on various special tasks (like preparing for upcoming events), and helping with the adoption process.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early! Volunteers will need to sign a volunteer waiver before the event.
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Volunteers ages 13–15 must have a parent or guardian be present with them while they volunteer. Volunteers over 16 years old can volunteer independently but will still need to sign the volunteer waiver.
• What to wear: Closed-toed shoes and long pants.
• When you arrive: Park in the mall parking lot by Macy’s. Storefront is on the second floor. A representative from the organization will be meeting the group at 10:30 a.m. to let volunteers into the store.
• Join the club for happy hour and a late lunch at the Parched Pug, 1590 S Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Libertyville, IL, after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Stephane Stratton, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Baltimore
Jones Falls Trail & Stream Cleanup

Saturday, May 4 | 1 to 3 p.m. ET
Address for GPS: Rockrose City Farm
3713 Clipper Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21211

The Club of Baltimore will be cleaning up along a walking/bike trail as well as along the Jones Falls and a tributary stream. Please follow Clipper Road to where the trailhead begins!

• What to wear: Please wear sturdy shoes/boots (waterproof but good for walking is ideal).
• What to bring: If you have gloves or a trash grabber, please bring them. Gloves and a few grabbers will be available to lend. We also recommend bringing a water bottle.
• When you arrive: Follow Clipper Rd. to where it ends at the trailhead. A map with details will be emailed closer to the event.
• Join the club at Pariah Brewing Company, 1700 Union Ave., Ste. D, after the project is completed.

For more information, contact Rob Summers, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Boston
Hoyas Give Baxa—Cradles to Crayons

Saturday, May 4 | 1 to 3 p.m. ET
Cradles to Crayons
281 Newtonville Ave.
Newtonville, MA 02460

Join the Club of Boston as they partner with Cradles to Crayons for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be sorting, inspecting, and packing donated supplies for the thousands of children that Cradles to Crayons serves.

• Space is limited to 40 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be five (5) years of age or older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Georgetown gear and previous Hoyas Give Baxa t-shirts are encouraged!
• When you arrive: Participants will be met by a Georgetown point of contact.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for an informal happy hour nearby!

For more information, contact the Club of Boston, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Detroit
Detroit Spring Volunteer Clean Up

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Cass Community Social Services
12025 Woodrow Wilson St.
Detroit, MI 48206

Join the Club of Detroit as they partner with Cass Community Social Services for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Depending on the weather, we will be working together to either prepare food in the kitchen for meal distribution in the Metro Detroit area or perform outdoor work and clean up.

• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 12 years old or older.
• What to wear: Outdoor work clothes appropriate for weather and closed-toe shoes.
• When you arrive: Parking instructions will be provided to registrants. Cass Community Social Services has a secure parking lot for volunteers.

For more information, contact the Club of Detroit, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Minneapolis-St. Paul
Packing Meals at Feed My Starving Children

Saturday, May 4 | 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. CT
Feed My Starving Children—Coon Rapids
401 93rd Ave. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Join the Club of Minneapolis-St. Paul as they partner with Feed My Starving Children for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables, and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags. The bags are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets, and shipped to reach the neediest children around the world.

• Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 5 and older. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• What to wear: Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Due to FDA compliance for food manufacturing plants, NO jewelry may be worn in the packing room.
• When you arrive: There is a lot for the facility and a marked volunteer entrance. Please go to this entrance and Hannah from the club will give more information.
• After the project’s completion, join the club at Muddy Cow—Coon Rapids for family-friendly appetizers and drinks.

For more information, email the Georgetown Club of Minneapolis-St. Paul, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Kansas City
Sorting Donations at TurnStyles Thrift Store

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon CT
TurnStyles Thrift Store
9750 W 87th St.
Overland Park, KS 66212

Join the Club of Kansas City as they partner with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be sorting and tagging donations. All who are interested are welcome to come help!

• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 10 years or older and must have an adult present to participate. A waiver is required for anyone under 18.
• What to wear: Closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Proceed to the donation area of the store.

For more information, contact ​​Lesley Schorgl, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of St. Louis
St. Louis Hoyas Give Baxa

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon CT
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Dr.
Bridgeton, MO 63044

Join the St. Louis Hoyas as they partner with the St. Louis Area Foodbank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The Club will be unboxing food, collecting food in boxes, and loading trucks for donations to be sent out.

• Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 11 years or older.
• What to wear: Working gloves and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: After parking on location, follow signs for entry.
• Please note: Registration is required through a third-party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project.
• Join the club after the project for an optional lunch at Schlafly Bankside in St. Charles, MO.

Advance registration is required by April 19. For more information, contact ​​Eric Schwalb, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Southern New Jersey
Georgetown University Alumni and Habitat For Humanity ReStores

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Habitat for Humanity ReStore—Maple Shade
530 Route 38 E
Maple Shade, NJ 08054

Join the Georgetown Club of Southern New Jersey as they partner with Habitat For Humanity for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteer tasks can vary with the amount of customers, but usually involves organizing items on the sales floor—including furniture and rugs, cleaning, dock organization/unloading of trucks, and more.

• Please note: Space is limited to 16 participants—eight volunteers at each location—so please register early!
• Important: There will be two project shifts in two DIFFERENT locations! As they are concurrent, volunteers only need to participate in one.
• Age requirement: Ages 15 and above.
• When you arrive: Meet in HFH ReStore parking lot (near store entrance) 10 minutes before 10 a.m. start time. Once you arrive, go to the cashier, mention you are a volunteer. A QR code will be provided for you to scan and check in/out. This is how your hours are tracked. If you don’t have a smart phone, please let us know ahead of time and something will be arranged.
• What to wear: Please dress in work clothes and wear closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Work gloves, water, and lunch. (Lunch will be 30 minutes to one hour before work resumes.)
• Please note—Registration is required through a 3rd party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project and to sign a liability waiver.

Advanced registration is required. For more information, contact the Club of Southern New Jersey, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Southern New Jersey
Georgetown University Alumni and Habitat For Humanity ReStores

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Habitat for Humanity ReStore—Pennsauken
7937 S. Crescent Blvd.
Pennsauken, NJ 08109

Join the Georgetown Club of Southern New Jersey as they partner with Habitat For Humanity for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteer tasks can vary with the amount of customers, but usually involves organizing items on the sales floor—including furniture and rugs, cleaning, dock organization/unloading of trucks, and more.

• Please note: Space is limited to 16 participants—eight volunteers at each location—so please register early!
• Important: There will be two project shifts in two DIFFERENT locations! As they are concurrent, volunteers only need to participate in one.
• Age requirement: Ages 15 and above.
• When you arrive: Meet in HFH ReStore parking lot (near store entrance) 10 minutes before 10 a.m. start time. Once you arrive, go to the cashier, mention you are a volunteer. A QR code will be provided for you to scan and check in/out. This is how your hours are tracked. If you don’t have a smart phone, please let us know ahead of time and something will be arranged.
• What to wear: Please dress in work clothes and wear closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Work gloves, water, and lunch. (Lunch will be 30 minutes to one hour before work resumes.)
• Please note—Registration is required through a 3rd party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project and to sign a liability waiver.

Advanced registration is required. For more information, contact the Club of Southern New Jersey, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Central New York
Central NY Hoyas Give Baxa

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
Road to Emmaus Ministry of Syracuse
127 East Glen Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13205

Join the Club of Central New York as they partner with Road to Emmaus Ministry of Syracuse. Volunteers will be preparing food and passing food out to those in need.

• Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 14 and older.
• What to wear: Please wear a hat and closed-toed shoes. Masks must be worn during food prep and handling.
• When you arrive: A lot is located behind the food pantry. Best parking is accessed at 4335 South Salina St. Drive to the very back of the parking lot and park; the brown brick building is to the right. Come to the door through the short chain-link fence on the right and ring the bell.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hughes, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Metro New York
Meal Preparation

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Encore Community Services
239 W 49th St.
New York, NY 10019

Join the Club of Metro New York as they partner with Encore Community Services for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will pack meals that will be delivered to seniors across New York City.

• Space is limited to 35 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Please wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and closed-toe shoes.
• What to bring: A water bottle.
• When you arrive: Please meet in the lobby of the building.
• Please note—A one-pager has been provided with helpful information for the Metro NY project.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for an optional lunch nearby (TBD).

Advanced registration is required by Friday, April 26. For more information, contact Amanda Soler, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Charlotte
Hoyas for Kids

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon ET
Ballantyne Elementary School
15425 Scholastic Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277

Join the Club of Charlotte as they partner with Ballantyne Elementary School for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help build an outdoor classroom.

• What to wear: Working clothes and closed-toe shoes recommended.
• What to bring: Water and working gloves are recommended.
• When you arrive: Park in the main lot in front of school. Meet at the picnic tables under the canopy.

For more information, email Ryan Blumel, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of the Research Triangle
WAKE Up and Read

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
WAKE Up and Read
1820 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604

Join the Club of the Research Triangle as they volunteer with WAKE Up and Read for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will be sorting books (collected during book drive) into various genres to distribute to schools and at various community events.

• Space is limited to 24 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 12 and older.
• What to wear: Comfortable work clothes.
• Please note: A waiver will be required for all participants.

For more information, email the Club of the Research Triangle, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Cincinnati
Dress for Success Cincinnati

Saturday, May 4 | 9 to 11 a.m. ET
Dress for Success Cincinnati
4623 Wesley Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45212

Join the Club of Cincinnati at Dress for Success Cincinnati, where Georgetown alumna Lisa Nolan is the executive director. While we sort donated clothing, we’ll learn about their important work to empower women in Cincinnati to achieve economic independence.

• What to wear: Please dress in layers and wear non-skid closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Please go to the double doors at the back of the building (you will see the Dress for Success red and white branded panel truck) and knock to be let in.
• ​​Join the club for lunch at a nearby restaurant (TBD) after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact the Club of Cincinnati, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Oklahoma

Sister BJ’s Pantry
Saturday, May 4 | 6:30 a.m. CT
Sister BJ’s Pantry
819 NW 4th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Join the Club of Oklahoma as they partner with Sister BJ’s Pantry for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The club will help the Pantry serve those in need by preparing a hot breakfast. Their clothing/shelter area is also in need of jeans—if you have any jeans size 30-34 and are interested in donating, please bring them!

• Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers under 13 should be accompanied by a parent.
• What to wear: Comfortable working clothes and closed-toe shoes.
• Alumni are welcome to gather for coffee or breakfast after the project’s completion.

For more information, email David Bernstein, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Oregon
Hoya Give Baxa Oregon 2024

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT
Habitat For Humanity (ReStore)
13475 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97005

Join the Club of Oregon at Habitat for Humanity for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help receive and process donations, assemble and move furniture, stock shelves, and help landscape and paint.

• Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 14 and older.
• What to wear: Please dress in work clothes and wear closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Please park in the building’s parking lot and meet just outside of the warehouse entrance at the bottom of the stairs.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third-party system. An account will need to be created to register for the project.

For more information, contact Triston Dallas, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Oregon
Lions Club Glasses Sorting

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon PT
Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades
2300 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701

The Club of Oregon will be partnering with Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation. The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation has served as the nonprofit arm of the Lions Clubs of Oregon to provide sight and hearing assistance for people living in Oregon and Northern California. Volunteers will be sorting and boxing donated eyeglasses for shipment to the Portland warehouse.

• Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 12 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Project will be indoors.
• What to bring: Gloves will be provided if needed.
• When you arrive: The clinic is on the hospital campus, across from The Center. Please park in the back parking lot and use the volunteer entrance at the back of the building.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for lunch at River’s Place food cart pod if the weather is nice. If it is inclement, the club will go to Eastside Pub—Sunriver Brewing.

For more information, contact the Club of Oregon, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Philadelphia
Hoyas Give Baxa—Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory

Saturday, May 4 | 9:30 a.m. to Noon ET
Cradles to Crayons
4700 Wissahickon Ave., Ste. 142
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Join the Club of Philadelphia as they partner with Cradles to Crayons (C2C) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! C2C’s mission is to provide children from birth through age 12, whether living in unhoused or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive at home, at school, and at play. Tasks range from sorting clothing and book donations, stuffing backpacks for the thousands of school-age children C2C serves, and making cards for the backpacks.

• Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 5 and older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. The project will take place in a warehouse and can be cold, so we encourage you to bring a sweater.
• When you arrive: Park in front of the building (the far side of the parking lot, next to Roberts Ave.), enter, and ask for the Georgetown group.
• After the project’s completion, join the club at Wissahickon Brewery for beverages and food. All are welcome (including kids!) 3705 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA.

For more information, email the Vivian Spies, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Pittsburgh
Tree Planting in Riverview Park

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Riverview Park Activities Building
142 Riverview Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Join the Club of Pittsburgh as they partner with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Tree Pittsburgh, FORP, and the City of Pittsburgh. Volunteers will help dig holes for new trees, plant trees, and install deer protection around each tree.

• Space is limited to 35 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Closed-toed shoes/boots recommended.
• What to bring: All tools and supplies provided.
• When you arrive: Park at Riverview Park Activities Building and meet by the building.
• Please note—Registration is required through the Pittsburgh Parks system.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for an optional lunch nearby (TBD).

For more information, contact the Club of Pittsburgh, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Provides—Fighting Food Insecurity on the Island

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR 1 to 4 p.m. ET
El Comedor de La Kennedy
1075 Ave. John F. Kennedy
San Juan, PR 00920

Join the Club of Puerto Rico as they partner with El Comedor de la Kennedy, a nonprofit entity  dedicated to eradicating food insecurity. Volunteers will help prepare snacks and meals for children, students, and the elderly.

• There will be two project shifts, and volunteers only need to choose one:
  • First shift: 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
  • Second shift: 1 to 4 p.m.
• Age requirement: Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• When you arrive: Parking is in the rear, behind the building. If the mechanical gate to the lot is down, please lightly honk, and personnel will open the gate.
• What to wear: Dress comfortably, with closed-toe shoes and long pants.
• Please note—Bringing food donations are welcomed! Please view the list of accepted food items.

For more information, contact the Club of Puerto Rico, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Rhode Island
Spring Cleanup

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon ET
McAuley Village
325 Niagara St.
Providence, RI 02907

Join the Club of Rhode Island as they partner with McAuley Village for a spring cleanup. Volunteers will be painting, cleaning, and performing yard work.

• When you arrive: Street parking is available. Please meet at the entrance of the building and check in at the entrance.
• What to wear: Loose fitting, comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

For more information, contact the Club of Rhode Island, or check out the club’s website.

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Georgetown Club of Austin
Homelessness Transitional Volunteering Event

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon CT
Mobile Loaves and Fishes Community First! Village
9301 Hog Eye Rd.
Austin, TX 78724

Join the Club of Austin as they partner with Mobile Loaves and Fishes Community First! Village. The club will help with landscaping and property beautification.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 12 or older. Ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty.
• What to bring: Please bring water, a sun hat, and sunscreen.

For more information, contact Bridget Moran, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Dallas/Ft. Worth
DFW Hoyas Texas Prairie Service Day at Laura Bush Native Texas Park

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. to Noon CT
Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park (George W. Bush Presidential Center)
2943 SMU Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75205

The Club of Dallas Ft. Worth is partnering with the Laura Bush Native Texas Park at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Volunteers will be helping with native plant restoration and other outdoor upkeep activities. Activities include clearing invasive plants/species, planting a few native plants and grasses, and thinning overgrown natives. A tour of the prairie will also be offered afterwards. This is a family friendly event!

• What to wear: Light outdoor clothing (depending on weather) like a hat, gardening gloves, pants, and thin long sleeve shirts.
• When you arrive: More information will be provided to confirmed participants.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for lunch (TBD location) and a potential opportunity to get discounted tickets to the museum.

For more information, contact the Club of Dallas Ft. Worth, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Houston
Georgetown Club of Houston with the Houston Food Bank

Saturday, May 4 | 8 a.m. to Noon CT
Houston Food Bank—East Branch
535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX 77029

Join the Club of Houston as they partner with the Houston Food Bank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The club will help inspect, sort, and repackage donated food items for community distribution. Tasks vary for shifts.

• Age requirement: Volunteers must be at least 6 years old and supervised by parent or guardian throughout the shift. All volunteers under the age of 18 also need a completed Youth Volunteer Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian.
• What to wear: Closed-toe shoes required. A casual dress style, including long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves are recommended.
• What to bring: Bring work gloves if desired.
• When you arrive: If space permits, you may park in the front parking lot, but in the event of a large volunteer turnout, you may be directed to our overflow lot located behind the building.
• Please note—Volunteers will need to sign a Volunteer Waiver & Release form.

For more information contact the Club of Houston, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Seattle
Supporting Services for Refugees and Their Families

Saturday, May 4 | 9 to 11 a.m. PT
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
4008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Seattle, WA 98108

Join the Club of Seattle as they partner with Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteer tasks will include combination of the following: sorting and packing household items for client families, sorting and packing school supplies for early learners and/or for older youth, and/or preparing mailing to ReWA stakeholders (writing short thank you notes, stuffing & stamping envelopes, scanning historical photos and documents). If ReWA has a timely need for donated items around May 4, we will communicate that in the days leading up to volunteer day.

• Age requirement: All ages welcome! Children under age 14 years must be supervised by their parent or guardian at all times.
• What to wear: Dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes. Will be working in a regular office setting.
• What to bring: Feel free to bring a water bottle and snack, if needed.
• When you arrive: Limited parking is available at 4008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way S. Volunteers are encouraged to carpool as much as possible. When you enter the parking lot, there are housing units to the left and right. ReWA is the building straight ahead. Please DO NOT park in the residential spots for the apartments (these are marked “No ReWA Parking”). Continue forward to park in the designated spots around the building. A ReWA team member will be stationed to guide you to the entry door from the parking lot.
• Please note—After the Seattle service project, volunteers may join the Tacoma service project, where a happy hour will follow at the Berliner Beerhall, Tacoma.

For more information, contact Jennifer Dotson, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Seattle
Restoring Hope Service Project

Saturday, May 4 | Noon to 3 p.m. PT
NW Furniture Bank—Tacoma
117 Puyallup Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421

Join the Club of Seattle in restoring hope with housewares as they partner with the NW Furniture Bank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be sorting incoming housewares, helping stock the client shopping area, and putting together sets of dishes, sheets, and towels.

• Age requirement: Ages 14 and up.
• What to wear: Dress comfortably and in clothing that can get dusty or dirty. Layers work well since the temperature of the warehouse varies. Volunteers will be working on concrete flooring—good comfy shoes are suggested! Shoes must be close-toed; no sandals allowed.
• What to bring: Feel free to bring a water bottle and a snack if needed.
• When you arrive: Please DO NOT park on Puyallup Ave., but turn onto the enclosed street at the left side of the Hope Furnishings building and park in the fenced parking lot. Come in through the orange door. Please leave valuables tucked away in your vehicle.
• Please note—donations are also welcomed! Please view the list of items to donate.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for happy hour at the Berliner Beerhall, Tacoma.

For more information, contact Jennifer Dotson, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of France
Sandwich Ministry Volunteer Group

Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET
American Cathedral in Paris
23 Avenue George V
Paris, France 75008

Join the Club of France as they partner with the American Cathedral in Paris. Volunteers will be serving those who would like meals and companionship.

• Space is limited to 10 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 18 and older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
• When you arrive: Please meet in the main hall/reception area of the church. Only street parking is available. Ask for Kim at the entrance. Multilingual skills are appreciated!

For more information, contact the Club of France, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Hong Kong
Volunteering with Crossroads

Saturday, May 4 | 2 to 5:15 p.m. HKT
Crossroads Village
2 Castle Peak Rd.
Gold Coast, Tuen Mun
Hong Kong

Join the Club of Hong Kong as they partner with Crossroads Hong Kong for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be sorting, labeling, and repackaging donated goods for those in need.

• Space is limited to 16 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: 14 years old and older due to safety concerns.
• What to wear: In terms of attire, we ask that volunteers dress appropriately for work, wearing t-shirts, medium or long pants, and closed-toe shoes (runners) for warehouse safety reasons. To show respect for the diverse cultures represented here, we kindly request that short shorts/skirts, spaghetti straps, or the removal of shirts by men be avoided. Casual attire is perfectly acceptable.
• What to bring: Mosquito repellent, sun/rain protection, and a personal water bottle for refilling at various water stations on-site.
• When you arrive: Please wait at the reception area and ask for Georgetown.

For more information, contact the Club of Hong Kong, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Mexico City
Day of Yoga and Empowerment at the Granja Para Niños La Esperanza A.C.

Saturday, May 4 | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT
Granja Para Niños La Esperanza A.C.
Calle Av. Dos 38, San Pedro de los Pinos, Benito Juárez
Mexico City, Mexico 03800

Join the Club of Mexico City as they partner with Granja Para Niños La Esperanza A.C. for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will participate in a yoga class led by a yoga and meditation teacher and participate in small-group discussions around education and self-worth. The discussion will begin with a storyteller, sharing about finding who they were. This is ESCAPE-style, Jesuit-style introspection. The CDMX team will find 2-3 alumni who will develop a 3-8 minute story to share with each small group.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes to practice yoga.
• What to bring: A yoga mat. If you have an extra yoga mat to lend one of the young women, that would be welcome. We will provide mat cleaner and a towel to wipe it at the end.
• When you arrive: There is street parking. Look for our sign-in table right inside the main gate of the building. We will start with some group icebreakers, then split into three smaller groups for the rest of the day.
• Please note—Bringing in-kind donations are also welcomed! (A list will be provided, though this is optional.)
• Join the club at San Pedro de los Pinos Market, Calle Av. Dos S/N, San Pedro de los Pinos, Benito Juárez, 03800 Ciudad de México, CDMX after the project’s completion for lunch/networking. It’s a three-minute walk from the volunteer site.

Advanced registration is required by Tuesday, April 30. For more information, contact Amanda Gant, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage

Georgetown Club of Peru
Food Baskets For Soup Kitchen in Pamplona

Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. to Noon PST (Peru Standard Time)
Miraflores District
TBA
Lima, Peru

The Georgetown Club of Peru will be partnering with Father Calvo’s Soup Kitchen for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be packing food baskets for the soup kitchen in the Pamplona district.

• What to wear: Regular comfortable working clothes.
• Please note— Volunteers are free to bring non-perishable items for the food basket, but it is not required.

For more information, contact Joaquín Ormeño, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Qatar
Qatar Hoyas Give Baxa 2024

Saturday, May 4 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. AST
Georgetown University Qatar
Education City
8C9V+29P Al Luqta St.
Ar-Rayyan, Qatar

Join the Club of Qatar as they volunteer for an animal shelter or help with a beach cleanup for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help in a beach cleanup or assist at an animal shelter.

• Space is limited to 50 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 18 or older.
• What to wear: Appropriate clothes for the relevant activity such as closed-toe shoes and work clothes.
• When you arrive: If you would like to carpool, meet at the campus with others going to the event. Otherwise feel free to meet directly at the relevant location.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for an optional lunch nearby (TBD).

For more information, contact Dean Jaloudi, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Saudi Arabia Hoyas
Paws and Pals Evening

Saturday, May 4 | 4 to 7 p.m. AST
Riyadh Animal Shelter
Haroon Al Rashid Rd., As Sulay
Riyadh 14274, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Hoyas are partnering with the Riyadh Animal Shelter for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help with feeding and socializing the animals, walking dogs, assisting with adoptions, photography, administrative tasks, and more! There’s something for everyone!

• Space is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers who are under 18 years old should be accompanied by their guardians.
• What to wear: Comfortable, practical clothing (suitable for potential interaction with animals) and closed-toe shoes.
• When you arrive: There is plenty of parking around the shelter. Look for the Georgetown flag near the entrance.
• After the project’s completion, join fellow Hoyas for dinner at a nearby restaurant (TBD).

For more information, contact Stephanie Gallo.

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