Eastside Community Action Center | Community Garden

Project Description

Volunteers will be assisting with the completion of basic garden tasks, such as weeding, composting, planting, harvesting, pruning, watering, and landscaping.  Based on the condition of the gardens, volunteers may also assist with tidying up trash or other tools that have been left out.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Check-In
All volunteers must register/check-in at the Spartan Days of Service kick-off event held in the Business College Complex, Room N130. 

Transportation
All transportation will depart from the Business College Complex, and you must check in to find which bus is designated for your project.  Upon completion of your service project, you will be dropped off at the Business College.  Parking is available at the College of Law ramp, directly across from the Business College. 

Meals & T-Shirts
During check-in and the program a light breakfast will be available to all volunteers.  Prior to departure, volunteers can select a box lunch, and will receive a Spartan Days of Service t-shirt.  Vegan and gluten free options will be available.

Schedule for the Day
8:15 a.m. – Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Program 
9:15 a.m. - Lunches & T-Shirts  
9:40 a.m. – Load Busses
10:00 a.m. – Arrive at locations
2:00 p.m. – Volunteer opportunities conclude | Return to campus

Community Partner - Eastside Community Action Center

Eastside Community Action Center Accommodations

• Must be 17 years or older

About Eastside Community Action Center

The Eastside Community Action Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization dedicated to providing basic human & social services to the vulnerable, at-risk community, as well as offering innovative programs, services and initiatives that aim to remove institutional barriers to self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for Lansing residents of all ages.

Website: https://www.ecacclansing.org/

Project Date

April 13, 2024

Project Locations and Shifts

MSU Business College Complex
632 Bogue Street
Room N130
East Lansing, MI 48824

• 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  (2 spots available)

Project Coordinator

KC Keyton
keytonkr@msu.edu
(517) 353-4400

Volunteer registration is closed.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact KC Keyton at keytonkr@msu.edu or (517) 353-4400 .