Events Calendar

  • Saturday 5/7/22

    • May 7
      9:30AM – 12:30PM
      Nike Missile Site, Mill Valley, CA
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T09:30:00 2022-05-07T12:30:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, Mill Valley - Nike Missile Site Restoration

      Help preserve the historic Nike Missile Site and keep it looking its best. Activities may include removing overgrown vegetation and invasive plants and painting. Open for children ages 12 and up with adult supervision. 

      All necessary tools, gloves, and training will be provided.

      What to Wear:
      Long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes are required (no shorts or sandals).
      Wear clothes that can get dirty, layers for changing weather, and rain gear if necessary.
      Bring sun protection, such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
      Bring a reusable water bottle and personal snacks.

      Free tours of the Missile Site will be available starting at 12:45 pm.

      Bring a bag lunch so we can have lunch together after we volunteer.

      Parking is limited, so please carpool if comfortable. We will send directions, volunteer agreement forms, and carpool suggestions once you register. 

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Margie Baer '85

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    • May 7
      9:30AM – 12:00PM
      Housing Initiatives of Princeton Warehouse
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T09:30:00 2022-05-07T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: NJ, Princeton - Housing Initiatives of Princeton Warehouse Clean Up (POSTPONED)

      *POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. PLEASE CONTACT Dana Molina IF INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING IN THE FUTURE.*

      Housing Initiatives of Princeton Charitable Trust (HIP) envisions the Princeton area as a diverse community where low-income families thrive with secure housing, employment, and education.  While providing transitional housing and temporary rental assistance, HIP equips families with tools for self-sufficiency, acting as a bridge between homelessness and hope.

      HIP has a warehouse of furniture and supplies for the families we support when transitioning into a new home.  This project will be a "spring cleaning" to inventory and sort what's in the warehouse to better serve the families HIP supports.

      Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty. Recommended age is 13+. Parking is available on site.

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Dana Molina '95

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    • May 7
      9:30AM – 12:00PM
      Project C.U.R.E.
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T09:30:00 2022-05-07T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: TN, Nashville - Project C.U.R.E.

      Project C.U.R.E was founded in 1987 and started its Nashville operation in 1999. This not-for-profit organization is the world’s largest distributor of donated equipment, medical supplies, and services to doctors and nurses in over 130 countries including recent donations to Ukraine. We will assist this great host to sort and package medical supplies for transferring these much-needed medical supplies to overseas countries in need. No prior experience is needed as the host will provide information before we all start the event. Everyone including Yale alumni members, their friends, and family members are cordially invited.

      Notes from the Host:

      Clothing: Please wear closed-toed shoes. We also highly recommend that individuals wear comfortable clothes (for bending, kneeling, lifting, etc.). Note that work may be done in the warehouse, which is not climate controlled, or in the sorting room, which is climate controlled.

      Orientation: Project C.U.R.E. will first conduct a brief orientation and training for any new volunteers before starting our tasks for the day.

      COVID-19: The safety of our volunteers and staff is our top priority. We are taking all possible precautions. During your volunteer time, we will be following CDC recommendations, social distancing guidelines when appropriate. We ask that all non-vaccinated volunteers wear a mask, and, although it is not required, we do encourage all members of large groups to mask as well. Where required, you may bring your own mask, or a disposable mask will be provided. Please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer throughout your volunteer session. Please do not come volunteer if you are feeling ill or have been in contact with someone feeling ill. Your support in maintaining a safe facility is tremendously appreciated! 

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Dr. Aliyar Fouladkhah '14 MPH

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    • May 7
      9:45AM – 12:00PM
      The Gardens at Lake Merritt
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T09:45:00 2022-05-07T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, Oakland - The Gardens at Lake Merritt (FULL)

      *Please note: this site has reached max volunteer capacity. Please consider volunteering for another Yale Day of Service Project*

      The Gardens at Lake Merritt, a seven-acre collection of themed gardens, is conveniently located in the heart of Oakland at Lakeside Park, our nation’s first wildlife refuge.  Established more than a half-century ago, the Gardens serve as a source of great regional pride, a cultural and educational center and a place to enjoy tranquility in the heart of the city. The Gardens are poised to serve as an example of the highest standards of horticulture and historic preservation while providing enriching public programs.

      Our group will  have some planting to do as well as mulching and composting in many areas of the gardens. No experience necessary. We will email you a waiver to fill out and bring with you.

      Open to ALL AGES, with parental supervision. 

      What to Bring:
      Masks are recommended and we ask you bring your own work gloves. If you have hand tools, you can bring them, or use ours. 

      Also bring drinking water and if it’s sunny a hat is helpful. It can get hot in some of the sunnier areas.

      Directions:
      Enter at the open gate a bit past the Garden Center at 666 Bellevue. If you are driving in, tell them you are volunteering in the gardens so you don't need to pay to park.

      The closest BART stop is 19th St Oakland. There is also AC Transit (Bus Service) on Grand Avenue.

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Paul Chapman '70 

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    • May 7
      9:45AM – 1:00PM
      Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T09:45:00 2022-05-07T13:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: MD, Phoenix - Tree Planting with the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy

      We will be planting trees along with members of the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy in the Loch Raven watershed.

      The Conservancy is allowing minors (ages 8 – 17) to attend this event as long as there is one parent/legal guardian per four children in attendance. Adults must sign COVID-19 waiver form. Note: Participants are required to wear face masks during this event due to the close nature of the work.

      Limited to 25 participants.

      Contact: Lynne Durbin '77

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    • May 7
      9:50AM – 12:00PM
      Conimicut Point Beach
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T09:50:00 2022-05-07T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: RI - Shoreline Cleanup at Conimicut Point (RAIN OR SHINE)

      THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE

      Please join Team YARI (Yale Alumni of Rhode Island) and members of the public at the shoreline cleanup at Conimicut Point Beach, Warwick, organized by Save The Bay. We'll do our part to keep trash, particularly plastics, out of the ocean and keep the beach naturally beautiful. Families are welcome (ages 8+ recommended).

      Save The Bay will provide disposable gloves, trash bags and hand sanitizer. You may want to bring your own work gloves, trash grabber, or bucket. Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. We go rain or shine, unless it's stormy.

      You will need to sign a waiver - you can either print it at home and bring it with you, or sign it when you arrive. Please arrive by 9:50 AM so we can identify each other among the other volunteers. Look for the "Y" flag at the far end of the parking lot. Call Brian if you can't find Team YARI (you'll get the number when you register).

      Additional event details are on Save the Bay's website, but do not register directly with Save the Bay because we are pre-registered as a team.

      Looking forward to seeing you on the beach!

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Brian Wu '86, '88 MFA

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    • May 7
      10:00AM – 12:00PM
      Virtual - Zooniverse
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T10:00:00 2022-05-07T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CA, Virtual - Wildwatch Kenya - Save the Towers of the Savanna

      Join the Yale Club of Silicon Valley for a virtual safari in Northern Kenya to help study and conserve reticulated giraffe.  

      Across Africa, all giraffe populations have declined by about 40% and the reticulated giraffe by 70%. The main drivers behind the decline appear to be habitat loss and fragmentation, land degradation, and poaching. This project is coordinated by the San Diego Zoo wildlife alliance .

      Using the Zooniverse platform, we will classify images from motion activated trail cameras. After you register, we will send you a Zooniverse link. You can then identify animals on the website.

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Elizabeth Leary '14 MSN, '17 DNP

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      Giraffe in Kenya
    • May 7
      10:00AM – 1:00PM
      Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T10:00:00 2022-05-07T13:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: CO, Boulder - Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center

      Volunteers will do landscaping and weeding under the supervision of Thorne Nature Experience and City of Boulder Open Space staff members.
      We will have tools and work gloves, but bring your favorite garden tool if you wish.
      Wear a hat and bring sunscreen and your water bottle.
      There is plenty of parking. If you wish to stay later and have a sack lunch, please bring that with you.

      Directions:|
      Turn south at the traffic light at 63rd and Arapahoe and follow that road through a gate and along the Marsh to our building.

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Dr. Oakleigh “Oak” Thorne, Y’51, at 720-224-8976. We look forward to seeing you! 

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    • May 7
      10:00AM – 12:00PM
      Sorauren Park Fieldhouse
      Add to Calendar 2022-05-07T10:00:00 2022-05-07T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Canada - Toronto Sorauren Park Clean-up and Gardening Day

      Yale Day of Service volunteers will be helping to clean up and beautify the gardens around the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse. We will be weeding, pruning, and mulching.

      Families are welcome. 

      If you have them, bring gardening tools including gloves. Don’t forget to bring a refillable water bottle.

      Street parking is available. Best TTC access is 506 College or 505 Dundas cars, or 504 bus from Dundas St. West station, getting off at the top of Sorauren Avenue; stops on both sides.

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Rosa (Melendez) Rahimpour '01 PhD

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