The Power of Volunteerism
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 3:24PM
A Connecting Generations mentor working with students at DUG’s Fairview Elementary Garden.Yesterday, people across Metro Denver celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by donating their time and energy to service projects to better their communities. One of those service projects was a community work day at a new Denver Urban Gardens community garden, Ebert School/Benedict Park Place Community Garden. This garden will serve students and teachers at Ebert School, residents at Denver Housing Authority’s Benedict Park Place, and volunteers and neighbors from the surrounding community. Channel 7 covered that event, and you can see the video here.
Volunteering is a powerful and meaningful way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on the day of his remembrance. Any day of the year, volunteering is one of the most impactful ways to connect with your neighbors and improve your community. At Denver Urban Gardens, we rely on thousands of volunteers each year to in order to grow and manage our network of community gardens, education and outreach programs, and community farm. Community members who donate their time are the lifeblood of DUG gardens and programs, and we are grateful for their dedication. From one-day projects to longterm volunteer programs like Connecting Generations, Denver Urban Gardens has volunteer opportunities to suit a wide variety of interests. Click here to view current volunteer opportunities with Denver Urban Gardens, or see the list below for other volunteer opportunities throughout Metro Denver.
