5 Days of Service
Join us from March 18 to March 22!
What is 5 Days of Service?
5 Days of Service is a week full of drop-in service opportunities hosted by community partners, campus partners, and student service organizations. Events will be taking place in Kirkhof Center each day from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
And we have just the way to get your helping hands involved in the community. Throughout the week, the Office of Student Life will be highlighting non-profit organizations and student service and advocacy organizations that work to make the greater Grand Rapids community a better place. From March 18-22, organizations that are dedicated to bringing the unity to comm(UNITY) are joining us in Kirkhof Center! Each day will focus on a different section of community services, ranging from animal care to education. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved!
Event Schedule
Monday, March 18: Enhancing Education
|
Organization |
Activity |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SLD Read |
Wrapping and summarizing books for Mystery Book Date giveaways |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Kirkhof Lounge |
Tuesday, March 19: Advocating for Animals
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Organization |
Activity |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Humane Society of West Michigan |
Creating DIY toys and blankets for the animals at the shelter |
2 - 4 p.m. |
Kirkhof Lounge |
Wednesday, March 20: Connecting with the Community
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Organization |
Activity |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Meals on Wheels |
Decorating lunch bags |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Kirkhof Lounge |
|
Connections Through Conversations (Partnering with Letters Against Depression) |
Writing letters and making "hugs" for people struggling with depression |
1 - 3 p.m. |
Kirkhof Lounge |
Thursday, March 21: Nurturing Nature
|
Organization |
Activity |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Office of Student Life |
Planting flowers and soil education |
3 - 4 p.m. |
Kirkhof Lounge |
|
Office of Student Life |
Yoga |
4:15 - 5 p.m. |
GV Fieldhouse Dance Studio, RM B160 |
Friday, March 22: Pick Your Passion
|
Organization |
Activity |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kids' Food Basket |
Decorating lunch bags |
12 - 2 p.m. |
Kirkhof Lounge |
|
Sustainable Agriculture Project |
Canceled due to weather |
N/A |
N/A |