Project List/ Status

Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park and Preserve

• Horse barn clean-up (some fencing or horse grooming may accompany this project).

Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park and Preserve II

• Remove exotic plants that are a detriment to native plants.
• Outside project: bring sunscreen, snacks, water, and wear a long-sleeved shirt or jacket and hat
• 20 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by Mock Trial, SciFi, and College Democrats
• Check-in time: 7:45 am
• Project start time: 9 am

USFS & BLM Clean Up

• The BLM & USFS would like your assistance helping clean up "our" public lands. This is the 16th annual celebration of this event, where last year, over 110,000 people served at more than 1,300 locations across all 50 states.
• Come join and serve with students from our local high schools to be a part of this national movement!
• Outside project: dress for the weather. Closed toe shoes, etc. Expect your day to be full of hard work, community spirit, good times, and a sense of accomplishment.
• 50 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by Pacioli, ACME, and EARTH club
• Check-in time: 7 am
• Project start time: 8 am

Adventure Center

• Vineyard of the Rio Grande is coordinating this project. Volunteers will be joining with special needs children in the Valley, and their families, to provide an outing for them called "Adventure Center". This outing will take place at the Boys & Girls Club facilites and grounds.
• Outside and Inside project: wear play clothes for inside and outside
• 30 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by Semillas, Education Club, and Newman Club
• Check-in time: 12:30 pm
• Project start time: 1 pm

Rio Grande Reparian Zone Clean-up

• Clean-up of the Rio Grande Riparian zone north of campus. This will involve picking up trash that has accumulated along the river.
• Outside project: work gloves(provided) and old clothing.
• 10-30 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by EARTH, HPPE club, and ASC Athletics
• Check-in time: 8:30 am
• Project start time: 9 am

Alamosa Food Bank - Community Gleaning Project

• Travel to local carrot or potato farms to glean excess produce, later used to feed low-income individuals and families. Also, there will be the opportunity to discuss agriculture and farmwork issues with local farmers.
• Outdoor project: bring closed-toe shoes, layers/jacket that is weather appropriate, water, and sunscreen.
• 10 Volunteers needed
• Status: OPEN
• Check-in time: 7:30 am
• Project start time: 8 am

American Red Cross

• Help assemble "comfort kits" that include shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, wash cloth, etc.
• Indoor project: no clothing recommendations.
• 2-5 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by SSS
• Check-in time: 9:30 am
• Project start time: 10 am

Monte Vista Nat'l Wildlife Refuge

• Help build a split-rail fence designed to separate visitors and their vehicles from the wildlife viewing area.
• Outdoor project: work clothing, heavy shoes or boots, jacket, gloves(provided), and the ability to follow simple directions and perform light lifting.
• Lunch will be provided
• 3 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by TRI-BETA
• Check-in time: 7:15 am
• Project start time: 8 am

La Puente Shelter

• Help with the Community Picnic hosted by La Puente for September 27th. You will help prepare for cooking and set up for the picnic.
• Indoor project: no special clothing recommendations
• 6 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by RAs
• Check-in time: 7:40 am
• Project start time: 8 am

La Puente Rainbow's End Thrift Store

• Sort clothes from donations given to the thrift store
• Indoor project: no special clothing required
• 6 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by PBL
• Check-in time: 8:45 am
• Project start time: 9:30 am

Alamosa Community Gardens

• Extend the walkway along Edison Avenue
• Fall garden preparation
• Outdoor project: sun/rain protection
• 8-10 Volunteers needed
• Status: OPEN
• Check-in time: 7:30 am
• Project start time: 8 am

Alamosa Community Gardens II

• Plant garlic bed at Polston Primary School, remove weeds, and prepare the garden for fall.
• Time permitting, work will move to Boyd Elementary with the turning and watering of the large compost pile.
• Outdoor project: sun/rain protection
• 8-10 Volunteers needed
• Status: OPEN
• Check-in time: 7:30 am
• Project start time: 8 am

Haidakhandi Universal Ashram

• This project is in Crestone, CO. Volunteers will assist with preparations for Fire Ceremony and Honoring of Children.
• Prepare food, participate in Ceremony and help with clean-up.
• Indoor and Outdoor project: long skirts (girls) or slacks and dress shirt. Appropriate for church service.
• 4-5 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by El Parnaso
• Check-in time: 7 am
• Project start time: 8:30 am

Colorado Gator Farm

• Help feed animals and clean cages. Help introduce visitors to the wonderful world of reptiles. Help more alligators for winter.
• Volunteers should be willing to get wet an dirty!
• Outdoor project: sunscreen, old clothing, hats, closed-toe shoes or water shoes - YOU WILL GET MUDDY!
• 5-6 Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by El Parnaso (men)
• Check-in time: TBA

Mi Animo Mentoring

• Highway cleanup in Alamosa
• Volunteers will join youth from around the San Luis Valley and will return to program headquarters for a Barbeque. This is a mentoring program for at-risk youth.
• Outdoor project: sunscreen, head-covering, layered clothing, closed-toe shoes, water, and gloves
• 10+ Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by men's basketball
• Check-in time: 9:30 am
• Project start time: 10 am

ASC Food Drive

• This is the kick-off to a month-long food drive. Volunteers will collect food on a door-to-door basis around the college neighborhood on September 29th from 4-6pm.
• Boxes will be placed around campus throughout the duration of the food drive in order to provide students, faculty, and staff with an opportunity to contribute.
• Outdoor project: walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather.
• Status: CLOSED by ASC Men's and Women's Rugby Club

Valley Humane League

• Volunteers will be putting gravel in kennels, switching out pallets, walking dogs, and playing with puppies and kittens.
• Outdoor project: wear appropriate clothing for the weather
• 5-10 Volunteers needed
• Two locations available: -Valley Humane League near Estrella -Valley Humane league Monte Vista
• Status: Estrella location: CLOSED by Circle K
  Monte Vista location CLOSED by MGMA, and AG BUS
• Check-in times: (Estrella location) 9:40 am
  (Monte Vista location) 9:15 am
• Projects' start time: 10 am

Blue Peaks Developmental Services

• Painting, landscaping, and repair for the Blue Peaks Developmental Services
• Outdoor and indoor project: old clothes, gloves (provided), sunscreen
• 12+ Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by Highrise Apartments
• Check-in time: 10:30 am
• Project start time: 11 am

Tu Casa, Inc.

• Our clients need a tranquil environment to receive our advocacy and counseling services. Volunteers will be repainting our offices to ensure this calm setting is provided.
• Offices are small, but need to be primed first.
• Indoor project: old painting clothes.
  Skills needed: neatness, painting skills.
• 6+ Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by Conour residents
• Check-in time: 7:30 am
• Project start time: 8 am

Highway Maintenance

• Join Model United Nations in helping maintain the portion of highway adopted by ASC MUN.
• Outdoor project: jeans, t-thirt, jacket, closed-toe shoes
• 10+ Volunteers needed
• Status: CLOSED by Model UN
• Check-in time: TBA
• Project start time: TBA

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