5 Days of Service

Join us from March 18 to March 22!


Interested in hosting an event for 5 Days of Service?


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

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

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

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

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

Office of Student Life

Campus Clean Up

3 - 4 p.m.

Kirkhof Lawn

(Event Meeting Location)

Office of Student Life

Yard Yoga & Smoothie Bike

4 - 5 p.m.

Kirkhof Lawn

Friday, March 22

Organization

Activity

Time

Location

Kids' Food Basket

Decorating lunch bags

12 - 2 p.m.

Kirkhof Lounge

Sustainable Agriculture Project

Spreading compost and woodchips, and sowing new seeds

2 - 4 p.m.

Sustainable Agriculture Project

4539 Luce St., Jenison, Mi 49428



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