Event Type 2: kid friendly

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Take a moment to cheer on and encourage local healthcare heroes working tirelessly to keep our community healthy. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 and park in the lot between Jerger Elementary and the hospital on the corner of Mimosa and N. Pastime Dr. Make and bring signs, noisemakers, and good cheer.

Student volunteers needing service hours can receive 2 hours for creating a poster and attending pep rally. You must show us a picture of you with your poster at the pep rally for us to sign off!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as a referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Project Backyard needs your help! They will be partnering with local service organizations, churches, and ministries in Thomasville to help organize and facilitate multiple service project opportunities throughout the Thomasville community. Whether you enjoy painting, distributing food, yard work, playing games with kids, or just getting to know someone you have never met before, there is a project for you.

All leaders and volunteers will meet at Project Backyard’s office at 9:30 a.m., where breakfast & coffee will be provided as well as important instructions for each project location.  Make sure to bring $10 to cover the cost of your Project Backyard T-shirt. (Purchase of t-shirt is not required to volunteer.)

Once you sign up to serve, Project Backyard will send you an e-mail with all the details you need to know.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immune-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

HOTC needs help getting ready for our community’s biggest day of service – Hands On Thomas County Day on October 23. Volunteers are needed to:

• Help pack project site boxes
• Sort and bag t-shirts
• Label items
• Check first aid kits
• Plus much, much more!

Come for an hour or come for the day! Give us a call at (229) 226-5200 to let us know you can make it. While volunteering, please bring a mask and wear closed-toe shoes.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Join us on our biggest day of volunteer service and celebration with over 60+ different project sites, bringing together more than 1400+ community volunteers of all ages, resulting in more than thousands of hours of service to area non-profits.

Join us! Volunteer Registration opens in September.

Read about last year’s big day here.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Families of all shapes and sizes — work, family, church, school – join together to make a positive impact in the community at age-appropriate project sites throughout Thomas County. This year’s focus is honoring veterans.

Volunteer Registration begins late October.

Read about last year’s Family Volunteer Day here.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Spend Thanksgiving in service to others. Project Backyard needs your help preparing and setting up for the annual Thanksgiving meal service for neighbors in need. To sign up to volunteer,click here.

Want to contribute? They will also be collecting coats, blankets, and canned food items for distribution that day. Fresh veggie platters and desserts are also needed to serve on Thanksgiving Day.

All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Help is also needed with with Thanksgiving meal service on 11/25 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Various shifts and assignments available.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Spend Thanksgiving in service to others. Help Project Backyard prepare, serve, and deliver Thanksgiving meals to neighbors in need. Assistance is also needed in the children’s play area, the clothes closet, and the food pantry.

All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Various shifts and assignments available between 10am – 2pm. Click here to volunteer.

Help is also needed with set-up the day before.

Want to contribute? They will also be collecting coats, blankets, and canned food items for distribution that day. Fresh veggie platters and desserts are also needed to serve on Thanksgiving Day.

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

The Friends of Lost Creek Forest are looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Cherokee Lake Pollinator Garden. You can learn about native plants and pollinators, and spend time with others in a great outdoor environment. Learn more about the Friends of Lost Creek Forest by visiting their Facebook Page at facebook.com/LostCreekForest/ or by visiting the website at https://lostcreekforest.weebly.com

Any age is welcome but HOTC does require any volunteers under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring loppers if you have them.

If you are interested in volunteering at the garden please reach out to Beth at (229) 200-2564 or Yvonne at 229-977-2691.

Don’t forget to tell them HOTC sent you!

***This is not a HOTC sponsored project. We are solely acting as referral service for our non-profits partners. COVID-19 information: Masks, gloves, and social distancing are highly encouraged. If you are immuno-compromised and/or requested to self-quarantine, feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home and join us at a future opportunity. Please follow all current health guidelines by the CDC and local/state officials, and respect those of our non-profit partners and community agencies.

Start the New Year off by volunteering! Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service projects that focus on hunger, poverty, education, and community improvement and empowerment.

Volunteer Registration opens in December.

See past MLK Service Days here.