Every year, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ holds a volunteering event called the 'º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Cares Day of Action.' This year, the event will take place on Saturday, September 23 with non-profit organizations around Fredericton.
º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Cares is a meaningful way for both new and returning students to connect with the Fredericton community and gain volunteering and hands-on experience.
º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Cares prioritizes local support while also offering students ways to connect with peers who are passionate about important causes. The event helps foster a relationship between learning and volunteering, and many of our event partners offer the chance to continue volunteering in a more consistent capacity.
Past issues addressed during º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Cares include poverty, food security, environmental preservation, housing, violence prevention, youth health, and community building.
This year’s event is planned to be fully in-person. Students will spend approximately two to three hours working with their assigned community organization and then conclude with a group reflection event on campus. Food and snacks will be provided for the day for all º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½dents attending.
Volunteering at this event counts as volunteer hours towards the community engagement portion of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½’s Certificate in Experiential Learning & Community Engagement.
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AGENDA FOR THE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 |
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Time |
Action Item |
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9-9:35 AM |
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9:40 AM |
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9:45 – 10:25 AM |
Buses Drive to Organizations |
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Activities at organizations – various locations (see chart below) |
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12:35 PM |
Buses depart from organizations |
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12:35 - 1:20 PM |
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1:25 – 1:55 PM |
Lunch Break – JDH student lounge |
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2-2:50 PM |
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2:50 – 3 PM |
Wrap up and closing remarks |
BUS ROUTE
2 buses – one to North Side locations ; one to South Side locations
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Organization |
Address |
North/South Fredericton? |
Arrival time |
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Fredericton Community Kitchens |
65 Brunswick Street |
South Side |
9:55 AM |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters |
Wilmot Church |
South Side |
10:00 AM |
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Para NB |
55 Mackenzie Rd |
South Side |
10:10 AM |
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Habitat for Humanity |
800 Saint Mary’s Street |
North Side |
9:55 AM |
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The Ville |
241 Canada Street |
North Side |
10:05 AM |
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Hayes Farm |
577 Hillcrest Dr |
North Side |
10:15 AM |
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Greener Village |
686 Riverside Dr |
North Side |
10:25 AM |
Questions? Contact the Office of Experiential Learning & Career Development at experientialoffice@stu.ca.