The following non-profits have submitted their information so unit leaders, parents and Scouts can consider them for service projects. Please contact the organization directly when looking for service opportunities. Organizations may submit their information by emailing jkoma@skcbsa.org
Columbus Half Marathon
Sunday. August 29, 2010 | 7:30am
Volunteers are needed in order to support this point-to-point half marathon race. This event starts are Tuttle Mall and finishes at North Bank Park in Downtown Columbus, so there are over 13.1 miles of volunteer need. Opportunities to volunteer range from Water / Aid Stations, Course Marshals, Startline and Finishline Ambassadors. Flyer
Contact: Angel Dust
volunteer@runwildracing.com | 740-816-4546
Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Volunteers Needed
Sunday, October 17, 2010 | 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Volunteers needed at water stops. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. 15,000 runners will need your help! This is a fantastic way to give back to your community as well as witness people accomplish a HUGE goal!
Volunteer Here
Contact: Monica Blakemore
monicabwork@gmail.com | 614-332-5333
American Red Cross
www.bloodsaveslives.org
995 E. Broad Street – Columbus, Oh 43205
Contact: Nancy Firth
614-253-2740 ext 2777
firthn@usa.redcross.org
Description of service needed: Groups to sponsor and help organize and recruit for area blood drives. Through Pint Size Heroes program, can assist with drives at schools and churches
Age Limitations: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: Yes
National Letter Writing Campaign to Support Our Troops
Continuing the BSA's long tradition of service and good turns, we will bring deeper purpose to the Celebrate Scouting stamp by sending letters and care packages to the military men and women serving our country overseas. Also included in this effort are the many veterans who have honorably served our country throughout the years.
Tips for Getting Involved:
Writing Letters to Troops | Writing Letters to Veterans | Sending Care Packages
Age Limitations: None (Can be done as a unit or family)
Service Time: On-Going
Additional Details: http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/
Repower America
www.repoweramerica.org
350 E. 1st Ave, Suite 210—Columbus, OH 43201
Contact: Ben Famous
614-935-3727
ben.famous@climateprotect.org
Description of service needed: Interested in the environment? We invite you to join Repower America as we try to spread the word on environmental stewardship, sustainability and clean energy throughout Ohio! Scouts and their leaders will be able to take part in a variety of opportunities that will put your experience of being a citizen of the community, nation and world to use.
Age Limitation: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: No
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Ash Seed Collection Initiative
www.ashseed.org
Contact: Steve Crawford
614-395-0536
shatteredparts@gmail.com
America is losing its ash trees at an alarming rate. An invasive species, the emerald ash borer, has already destroyed millions of ash trees. The loss of all of America’s ash trees is a real possibility. An effort is underway to gather seed from populations of native ash tree species nationwide.
Description of service needed: You can assist this effort by collecting ash tree seeds and sending them to us for genetic preservation.
Age Limitation: None
Service Time: On-Going
Eagle Project Opportunities: Yes
Ash Tree Initiative: Information | Brochure
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