| Beautify the Zoo! |
| Name: |
Binghamton Zoo |
| Contact: |
Erin Rackovan |
| Location: |
185 Park Ave, Binghamton |
| Project: |
Beautify the Zoo |
| Description: |
Raking, sweeping, cleaning out brush |
| SpecialSkillsRequired: |
Please have work gloves and sneakers |
| Monday: |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday: |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday: |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Thursday: |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Friday: |
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| Painting - at BCC's Annex |
| Name: |
BCC |
| Contact: |
Prof Grahame |
| Location: |
Annex 003 |
| Project: |
Painting |
| Description: |
Painting of student room area |
| Monday: |
10 - Noon |
| Tuesday |
10 - Noon |
| Wednesday: |
10 - Noon |
| Thursday: |
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| Friday: |
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| Summer Community Service Program -- Video |
Agency: Binghamton City Youth Bureau
Location: City Hall, Binghamton, NY
Project Name: Summer Community Service Program -- Video
Tuesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 27 10 am - 3 pm
Description:
Assist in planning and implementation of a youth oriented summer community service program using videography.
Special Skills Required:
Knowledge of video equipment, basic computer skills, good communication skills, especially with youth, ages 11-18 years old. |
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| Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies Project |
Agency: City Hall
Location: 38 Hawley Street, 4th Floor Binghamton, NY
Project Name: Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies Project
Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 12 Noon - 8 pm
Description:
Neighborhood forums in which residents come together to participate in the civic engagement process.
Special Skills Required:
Like people, community organizing, analytical skills, strategic thinking, public speaking |
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| YWCA SPRING CLEANING |
Agency: YWCA/ENCOREplus
Location: 80 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Project:
SPRING CLEANING
Thursday, March 27 4 hours or less
Description:
Exterior clean-up, trash pick up, sweeping, light washing
Special Skills Required:
None – Just a couple of able bodies |
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| YWCA ENCOREplus |
Agency: YWCA Binghamton
Location: 80 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Project:
ENCOREplus
Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28
10 am - 2 pm
WE ARE FLEXIBLE WITH DAYS AND HOURS. GRATEFUL FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME YOU ARE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
Description:
Dispensing breast and cervical health informational brochures to local businesses.
Special Skills Required:
Good communication skills. Transportation. |
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| Owego Playground Set-Up/Installation |
Agency: Town of Owego Parks
Location: Hickories Park, Owego, NY
Project: Playground Set-Up/Installation
Time frame may vary depending on which phase of installation we encounter.
Description:
Playground equipment will be purchased for 2008 installation. Project could include site prep for installation or the actual installation itself.
Special Skills Required:
Engineering/architecture/surveying. Site prep may involve the measurement and placement of support pieces to accommodate future installation. |
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| Owego Soccer Field Design/Layout; Boat Launch Design/Layout |
Agency: Town of Owego Parks
Location: Hickories Park, Owego, NY
Project: Soccer Field Design/Layout; Boat Launch Design/Layout
Soccer field layout may be able to be accomplished during the March timeframe. Boat Launch design may be a longer timeframe project.
Description:
Campville Commons Park needs to have some soccer fields installed. Need to have area surveyed and plotted to accommodate grading and excavation work.
The Boat Launch at Hickories Park needs to be redesigned to accommodate multiple/simultaneous boat launches, kayak and other water craft traffic. Parking of vehicles and trailers also needs to be considered.
Special Skills Required:
Engineering/architecture/surveying. Site prep may involve the measurement and placement of support pieces to accommodate future installation.
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| Owego Park Bench Installation |
Agency: Town of Owego Parks
Location: Hickories Park, Owego, NY
Project Name: Park Bench Installation
Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28
Description:
Local Rotary Club donated 4 park benches to the Town of Owego. Landscaping
paving blocks will need to be laid to create a pad for the park bench. Bench will need to be secured to prevent theft. Landscape surrounding area.
Special Skills Required:
Design skills, create pattern to accommodate space in relation to paving blocks placement. Landscaping. |
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| Restoration of Abandoned Cemetery - Owego |
Agency: Town of Owego Parks
Location: Arbor Glade/Red Brush Cemetery, S. Apalachin, NY
Project Name: Restoration of Abandoned Cemetery
Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27
Description:
A Tioga County resident expressed concern over the run down state of this abandoned cemetery. Trees, brush, leaves and debris need to be cleared. Broken headstones need to be recovered and aligned with grave sites. Erect sign identifying cemetery. |
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| Apalachin Ball Park Renovation |
Agency: Town of Owego Parks
Location: Muth Park, Apalachin, NY
Project Name: Ball Park Renovation
Monday, March 24; Tuesday, March 25; Wednesday, March 26
Description:
Muth Park has 3 baseball fields. Dugouts need repair and paint. Concession and press box need repair and paint. Also, looking for solution to drainage issue on in-fields.
Special Skills Required:
Basic carpentry, painting, civil engineering skills related to drainage, slope, grade. |
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