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Alumni chapters across the country are hosting service events in their communities to take part in the annual Big Event tradition.
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
9 a.m.-noon
Location:
1807 Alden Road, Orlando, FL 32803
Details:
Join the Central Florida Hokies for a community park clean up. Please
dress appropriately as volunteers will be working outside. Closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and a refillable water bottle are recommended. Stick around after the community cleanup and join us for lunch (self-pay). We'll confirm where we're meeting that morning.
Registration:
here
to volunteer by Tuesday, April 7!
Contact:
Christina Salisbury at
cfl.vt.alumni@gmail.com
. You can also follow the Central Florida Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Location:
Habitat for Humanity, 4741 Mint Ave., North Charleston, SC 29403
Details:
The Charleston Hokies are partnering with East Cooper Habitat for Humanity for the third year in a row to help with foundational work at one of the new home sites. The job site will have two veteran cottages located on it and we will help with the beginning stages of the first home. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes.
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Mary Kate at
marykate@vt.edu
. You can also follow the Charleston Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
10:30 a.m.-noon
Location:
Belmont Regional Center, 700 Parkwood Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Details:
Help keep Charlotte beautiful! We will be hosting a community cleanup of our street, Parkwood Avenue, as part of the Adopt-A-Street Service Project. Stick around for lunch and drinks at a local brewery afterwards. Lunch is self-pay and anyone can join!
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Kim Higgins at
klhfarm@gmail.com
. You can also follow the Charlotte Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, May 9
Time:
9 a.m.-noon
Location:
Canal Shores, 1030 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
Details:
Join us in participating in Chicago River Day, an area-wide cleanup effort of the areas around the Chicago River. All supplies provided by Chicago Hokies. All Hokies, family, and friends are welcome!
Registration:
Volunteers must sign up to guarantee a spot. Register
here
, then
send us a message
so we know you'll be joining.
Contact:
Anna Duggins at
annacduggins@gmail.com
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
11 a.m.
Location:
Matthew 25 Ministries, 11606 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Details:
Give back to communities in need! We'll be processing donated goods by sorting, counting, packaging, and stacking items for shipment. Dress in Hokie attire
so we can find each other and volunteer together!
Registration: First-time
volunteers should register on the
M25M website
(group name is Virginia Tech Alumni) prior to their visit and arrive 15 minutes early to have an ID printed. If you've previously volunteered at M25M, bring your ID card.
Contact:
Megan Meconi at
megan@cincinnatispanishschool.com
D.C. Hokies Park Cleanup in Annandale
Date:
Sunday, April 19
Time:
10 a.m.-noon
Location:
Annadale Community Park at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 4030 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Details:
Join the D.C Hokies to save trees in our local park from various vines and berries — no experience necessary! You will help contain tree loss in this special park and learn useful, simple skills to use at home to save your own trees. Bring work gloves, pruners, loopers, or saws if you have them! Dress for the weather and elements — long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Kids ages 12 and older are welcome to volunteer with adult supervision.
Registration:
Register here
by Friday, April 17.
Contact:
Tricia Realbuto at
trealbuto@vt.edu
D.C. Hokies Park Cleanup in Arlington
Date:
Sunday, April 26
Time:
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location:
Potomac Regional Overlook Park,
2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Details:
No experience necessary! If you have work gloves, please bring them with you. There will be extra on hand if you do not have any work items. Please bring water and wear long sleeves, long pants, and appropriate shoes. Kids over the age of 12 are welcome with adult supervision and will need to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Registration:
Register here
by Friday, April 24.
Contact:
Will at
williamemcclennan@gmail.com
Date:
Sunday, April 19
Time:
1 p.m.
Location:
Commuter Parking Lot, Route 29 and 605, Warrenton, VA 20187
Details:
We will be cleaning up trash in the commuter lot at the corner of 605 and 29/15. This is a great opportunity for civic-minded Hokies and students in need of service hours! Volunteers will check in at the beginning of the event to receive supplies. We will also take a moment of silence for those who lost their lives on April 16, 2007. Please join us as we make our community beautiful!
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Deborah Foulk Libby at
mark_libby@msn.com
. You can also follow along on
First State Hokies Watershed Cleanup
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
9 a.m.-noon
Location:
New Castle County Hope Center (Behind Hope Center), 365 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Details:
Join the First State Hokies and hundreds of volunteers to help clean the single most important natural resource in our region, the Christina River Watershed. Volunteers should dress for the weather. Wear long pants, brightly colored shirts with long sleeves, and boots or water resistent shoes. Make sure to also bring a hat, heavy duty gloves, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Volunteers under the age of 16 must have an adult chaperone. Afterwards, we'll gather at The Legend Restaurant and Bakery for lunch.
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Mary Sage Early at
delewarehokies@gmail.com
. You can also follow the First State Hokies on
First State Hokies Food Bank Volunteering
Date:
Wednesday, April 22
Time:
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location:
Milton Food Bank, 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milton, DE 19968
Details:
Join First State Hokies to lend a hand at the Milton Healthy Pantry Center. Together, we'll greet pantry customers, assist them in making food selections, and help them through the check-out process. We'll also assist the food bank by stocking shelves, freezers, and refrigerators. Volunteers should dress in layers so they're comfortable through the day.
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Cindi Johnson at
cljohnson322@comcast.net
. You can also follow the First State Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 4
Time:
9 a.m.-noon.
Location:
Emerson Community Garden, 8050 Emerson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Details:
We will be mulching, weeding, and helping clean up a wonderful community garden here in Los Angeles. Volunteers will arrive at 9 a.m. and no gardening experience is necessary — we'll learn as we go! Closed-toed shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle are recommended.
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Eric Avissar at
ericavissar@gmail.com
. You can also follow the L.A. Hokies on
Date:
Thursday, April 16
Time:
2-6 p.m.
Location:
SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Details:
We will be preparing and serving dinner at the SECU Family House, a low-cost residential option for patients receiving treatment at nearby Winston-Salem hospitals. Two two-hour shifts are available for volunteers and will include preparing and serving meals to patients and their families. We have also donated paper goods and supplies to keep the kitchen stocked with essential needs.
Registration:
here
to volunteer and contact Linda Allen at
allenlvt@gmail.com
to secure your slot.
Contact:
Linda Allen at
allenlvt@gmail.com
. You can also follow the N.C. Triad Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, May 2
Time:
10 a.m.-noon
Location:
Cradles to Crayons, 281 Newtonville Ave., Newtonville, MA 02460
Details:
Join the New England Hokies for a morning of service with Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit serving the needs of children with clothing insecurity. With the help of volunteers, clothing packages from The Giving Factory
are distributed to local children. The New England Hokies will help by checking, sorting, packing, and preparing donated clothing for distribution to kids in the Boston Metro area.
Registration:
Volunteer registration coming soon!
Contact:
Mike Valosin at
mjv396@vt.edu
. You can also follow the New England Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 18
Time:
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location:
Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611
Details:
The Palmetto Hokies will be volunteering at South Carolina's largest food bank. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing suitable for bending and lifting and closed-toed shoes (Crocs are not allowed). Other requirements include no jeans with frays or holes, no loose hanging jewelry, no clothing with inappropriate language or imagery, and no see-through clothing. The chapter will meet up to watch the Virginia Tech Spring Game afterward!
Registration:
here
to volunteer! A video about Harvest Hope Food Bank can be found
here
Contact:
Tyler Sites at
tsites@vt.edu
Richmond Hokies Blood Drive
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Location:
Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23229
Details:
Join the Richmond Hokies for their annual Big Event blood drive with the American Red Cross!
Registration:
Reserve time with the Red Cross
. All donors will receive a Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt!
Volunteer:
to help with registration and refreshments. Opportunities are available throughout the day.
Richmond Hokies Food Drive
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
9 a.m.-noon
Location:
Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23229
Details:
Join the Richmond Hokies to stock the Three Chopt Presbyterian Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable canned and packaged items (no glass).  Not able to bring items by? You can also
donate directly
to the food pantry.
Volunteer:
to help collect and process food donations.
Contact:
Sonja Kibler at
smkibler@yahoo.com
Follow the Richmond Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
9 a.m.
Location:
Fallon Park, 2116 Dale Ave., Roanoke, VA 24013 (with morning meetup at 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016)
Details:
Join fellow Roanoke Hokies for a Lil' Big Event with Virginia Tech Health Sciences and Technology. Start the day at 9 a.m. with a light breakfast and planning meeting at 2 Riverside Circle. From there, we'll gather supplies and head to Fallon Park for a community clean up. Supplies will be provided.
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Amanda Hurst at
amhurstenergies@gmail.com
. You can also follow the Roanoke Valley Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 4
Time:
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location:
Family Connections Centers Excelsior Food Pantry, 5016 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94112
Details:
Join the San Francisco Hokies to support a Mission District food pantry. All Hokies are welcome to pitch in, including future ones!
Registration:
Fill out
this form
to volunteer.
Contact:
Daria Victorov at
dvictorov323@gmail.com
Date:
Saturday, April 18
Time:
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location:
Marra-Desimone Park, 9026 4th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98108 (Northwest corner of the park)
Details:
Join the Seattle Hokies at Marra Farms for a day of gardening and seasonal preparation. We'll build soil, prepare vegetable beds, plant vegetable starts and seeds, weed, compost, harvest, wash produce, and distribute produce to the community food bank and other locations. All gardening skill levels welcome — you'll learn as you go and
build knowledge we can use again next year! Bring a water bottle, snacks/lunch, and clothes meant for working in all weather, including a raincoat, warm socks, closed-toe shoes, and a hat.
Registration:
here
to volunteer! Links to
required volunteer waivers are included in registration process.
Contact:
Susan Sherbak at
sherbaks@gmail.com
. You can also follow the Seattle Hokies on
Date:
Friday, April 17
Time:
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location:
Fellowship Bible Church, 3217 Middle Road, Winchester, VA 22602
Details:
Join the Shenandoah Hokies for their 19th Annual Memorial Blood Drive and give back to your community by donating blood. This event is a partnership with the American Red Cross and Chick-fil-A Pleasant Valley. Everyone in attendance will receive a Chick-fil-A meal and commemorative gift as a thank you!
Registration:
Schedule time with the American Red Cross
here
. Be sure to use our code: VT32.
Volunteer:
Interested in volunteering? Send the chapter a message on
or email Megan at
mferrell@valleyhealthlink.com
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
9-11 a.m.
Location:
Virginia Beach Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Details:
Join the Tidewater Hokies to clean up the Virginia Beach Aquarium creek. Help keep our local marine and aquatic wildlife safe by cleaning up trash before it makes its way to the ocean.
Registration:
Register to be a
Virginia Aquarium volunteer
here
. Be sure to select April 11 and our team name,
Tidewater Hokies. Spots are limited; don't wait to sign up!
Contact:
Robyn Walters at
tidewaterhokiespres@gmail.com
. You can also follow the Tidewater Hokies on
Date:
Saturday, April 11
Time:
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Location:
Williamsburg Botanical Gardens, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Details:
Join the Williamsburg Hokies for our annual Big Event at the Williamsburg Botanical Gardens. We'll be preparing the gardens for spring by pulling weeds, mulching, and more. We'll also be collecting food donations for House of Mercy. Please bring gloves and a water bottle and dress for the weather.
Registration:
here
to volunteer!
Contact:
Sarah Stephens at
sarahs03@vt.edu
. You can also follow Williamsburg Hokies on