Bonner Office of Community
Service and Student Development
Sunday, January 17, 10:00 a.m.
Sunday MLK Worship Service in Sisters Chapel
Guest Speaker:
The Rev. Dr. Alton B. Pollard, III
Dean and Professor of Religion and Culture
Howard University School of Divinity
Washington, DC
On Campus Projects – these projects will be provided on MLK day, (January 18 ) and throughout the week (January 18 – 22, 2010). Volunteers can participate in as many projects as they desire.
Please visit www.volunteersolutions.org/spelman to sign up for any of the service activities on this day, or email communityservice@spelman.edu for more information.
Monday, January 18, 8:30 – 1:00 p.m.
- Hospital Art Project – Remember Painting By Numbers? Well this project is great for large groups. Volunteers will be asked to paint 4 ‘ x 4’ canvas murals and ceiling tiles – all to be donated to local hospitals. We will also donate one to a local hospital in Costa Rica, where the students will be traveling to for their Alternative Spring Break trip.
- Children’s Projects: Yes, there will be children’s projects too! We are encouraging all faculty and staff to participate - so children’s projects will be available.
- “I have a dream” mobile - children draw pictures of their dreams and discuss ways to achieve them. Then they cut out their dream pictures and construct mobiles.
- My Hero Picture Frame - volunteers provide photocopies of famous civil rights activists. Children select pictures and are able to learn more about these leaders as they frame the pictures with popsicle sticks and decorate them.
- Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets –“Unreached” and Alone, home-bound seniors are often the forgotten members of our community. You can help make their day by helping create themed baskets (Themed baskets include: Games Lovers Basket, Forget Me Not Gift Basket, Out and About Basket and Reader’s Lovers Gift Basket). Donated items will be accepted!
- No Sew Blankets – No sewing skills required.
Volunteers are need to help make “no-sew” blankets to donate to local homeless shelters. No skills or previous training is required.
- Meal preparation – Location TBD
- “Living The Dream” (on campus tour) – The Bonner Office of Community Service & Student Development will host middle school children on campus from local non profit agencies. Activities will include a campus tour, film viewing and an on campus service project.
Tuesday, January 19, 5:00 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- “This I Believe Forum” = Started by Edward R. Morrow in 1951, one of the goals of “This I Believe” is to facilitate a higher standard of active public discourse by inspiring people to reflect, encouraging them to share, and engaging them in a conversation about personal values and beliefs that can shape a life, a community, and a society. As of 2005, This I Believe became a weekly series on NPR which invites individuals to write short essays about the core beliefs that guide their daily life.
- Join us January 19 in Cosby Auditorium as we host a public discussion on our communities’ personal belief systems.
Wednesday, January 20 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Civil Rights Family Feud or Jeopardy Challenge – Student Groups TEST YOUR SKILLS! An event designed in Family Feud style students can compete to win great prizes!
Off Campus Projects
Monday, January 18, 2010
- Historical Tour of West End – The West End Historic District lies in the southwest quadrant of Atlanta in the area known as West End. A lot of residents are drawn by the fact that this is the oldest place in Atlanta and a mecca for green movement activists, unfortunately, not many know of the treasures West End holds. Spelman will give a free tour to local residents of the West End.
- Tool Bank: House Repair Project – The ToolBank HouseProud program provides no-cost repairs to low-income senior and /or disabled homeowners living in ten downtown Atlanta neighborhoods. The primary goal of HouseProud is to keep homeowners warm, safe and dry in their existing homes. Volunteers will be needed to paint and help beautify a home in the surrounding community.
- Children’s Museum of Atlanta - Every MLK Day, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta receives over 300 visitors. 20 volunteers are needed to help children in making craft projects.
Text keyword "SERVICE" to 25827 to receive updates on upcoming service opportunities.
