COMMUNITY SERVICE
Every Young Marine is encouraged to accumulate 50 hours of community service per year. A Community Service ribbon is awarded when a YM earns his/her first 50 hours in calendar year. Stars are added to the ribbon for each successive 50 hours earned. Youth are encouraged to find ways in their own communities to serve, but we often organize opportunities where we serve as a unit.
Each Young Marine (and adult) is encouraged to review the following:
> "Community Service Guidelines"
> Page 57 of the Awards Manual, to fully understand the Community Service ribbon
Both can be found on the Forms & Reference page.
Below are a few Unit opportunities and Individual opportunities that the Unit regularly contributes to. Unit opportunities are arranged by CCYM and done collectively as a unit. Participation is highly encouraged, and in a few cases. mandatory. Individual opportunities are organizations for a YM to consider, when arranging community service on his/her own.
Remember that if you perform community service on your own time, you must fill out and submit the Community Service Form to the Unit Adjutant to receive credit for your time.
Below is a link to the Wake County Educational Absence form should you need to get approval to attend a CCYM event during school hours.
Each Young Marine (and adult) is encouraged to review the following:
> "Community Service Guidelines"
> Page 57 of the Awards Manual, to fully understand the Community Service ribbon
Both can be found on the Forms & Reference page.
Below are a few Unit opportunities and Individual opportunities that the Unit regularly contributes to. Unit opportunities are arranged by CCYM and done collectively as a unit. Participation is highly encouraged, and in a few cases. mandatory. Individual opportunities are organizations for a YM to consider, when arranging community service on his/her own.
Remember that if you perform community service on your own time, you must fill out and submit the Community Service Form to the Unit Adjutant to receive credit for your time.
Below is a link to the Wake County Educational Absence form should you need to get approval to attend a CCYM event during school hours.
Lost Sheep Ministries Gift-wrapping, December 2017
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Golden Corral MCL Fundraiser
Rescheduled by the MCL TBD We will be lending support to our Marine Corp League, since they lend our unit support in so many ways year-round. This will likely be "All Hands" and on a Monday evening, and will take the place of a regular drill. We will meet at Golden Corral instead of the church. In the past, YM's have assisted with table setup, seating, refilling drinks, table clean up. Usually YMs are invited to dine afterwards. UOD likely red national tshirt & jeans (NEED TO VERIFY THIS ADDRESS) Address: 60 Son-Lan Pkwy, Garner, NC Marine Corps League
Monthly Meeting 1st Wednesday of the Month The Tarheel Detachment of the MCL provides incredible support to CCYM. We occasionally drop in on a monthly meeting, to get to know them better (and vice versa). > Where: VFW Post #7383 |
Lost Sheep Ministries
Gift-wrapping Volunteers Needed! TBD 3500 Woodmeadow Pkwy, in SE Raleigh Any interested YMs: email or call Reverend Brickle directly to let him know you are coming. 919-773-4862 phillipbrickle@yahoo.com UOD: red national tshirt & jeans Meg's Smile Suggly Sweater 5k
TBD Fun Run then 5k Fun activities afterwards Come dressed in your favorite ugly sweater! Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs Proceeds go to: www.megsmile.org/ Wreaths Across America
TBD Fun Run - 10am www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ Volunteer to lay wreaths on veterans' graves, across the US. Locally two opportunities in Raleigh. Search on website for details. "Women That Care" event
Bicycle & Present Giveaway TBD (Volunteers arrive at 1pm to help with set-up) This is the same group that sponsored the backpack giveaway in August. Same location, Worthdale Comm Ctr 1001 Cooper Rd, Raleigh NC 27610 UOD: red national tshirt & jeans Salvation Army of Durham
2018 Holiday Season Read the letter, to learn of volunteer opportunities. > Kettle Bell Ringers > Angel Tree (if under 18yo, adult must come) > Toy Shop Set-up (must be 15yrs or older) To signup, start here: www.volgistics.com/ex2/vicnet.dll/?from=119384 If you are new to their signup system, click on 'Need a Password?" and go from there. Help Refurbish/Fix Computers!
Kramden Institute Durham location Started by a father/son team, this organization fixes old computers for donation to deserving students across 81 NC counties. Read info here - most opps require 12+ yrs of age or older, but computer expertise not required! kramden.org/volunteer-events/#opportunities |
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Note in the Pocket
Sort Clothing for Needy Children 5100 Lacy Avenue, Raleigh > Help process clothing donations > M-F from 9a-1p; Weekends by request Love for the Elderly
Write Letters to Seniors Started by a 13yr old after he lost his grandfather, this nonprofit's mission is to deliver anonymous letters to senior citizens worldwide. Read the guidelines for writing letters, and turn them in to Mrs. Smith. www.lovefortheelderly.org/letters-of-love.html Rebuilding Together of the Triangle
Help with Housing Check out this website for different ways to volunteer. In most cases, hours spent with this organization will count towards CCYM community service. Be sure to fill out their paperwork (if any) and CCYM form. Some age restrictions. Shepherd Youth Ranch
Always in need of volunteers > Learn more here: shepherdyouthranch.org/ > Contact Geri Bickers to signup gbickers@deltaforce.net / 919.480.1535 Activate Good
Find your Niche Check this website for different opportunities to volunteer. In most cases, any hours spent with this organization will count towards CCYM community service requirement. Just be sure to fill out their paperwork (if any). Salvation Army, Raleigh
Volunteer at Raleigh store 205 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC Volunteer (if under 16yo, need adult) to assist with collect/organize donations, greet donors, sort/hang clothes and goods. Store hours: M-F (10-6p) and Sat (9-6p). Margaux Austin, 919-834-6733 ext 104 |
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Salvation Army, Durham
Volunteer at Durham store 3167 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC Volunteer (if under 18yo, need adult) to work at existing store: collect/organize donations, greet donors, sort/hang clothes and goods. Store hours: M-Sat (9a-6p) Katherine Bellamy, 919-688-7306 x110 Use their sign up form: tinyurl.com/y8hb8tzg Corral Riding Academy
Volunteer with Horses 3620 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary NC CRA pairs rescued horses with at-risk girls. corralriding.org/events/ Adult MUST volunteer alongside YM. Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Volunteer at Cat Shelter 6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133, Raleigh Oldest no-kill rescue in Wake County Volunteers (12yo+) for cat care in facility. Adult must accompany volunteers 12-15yrs. Volunteers 16yrs and older may come alone. Other ways to volunteer also...read here |
