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Community Service
Monthly MYP Projects
MYP sets an ambitious calendar of community service
projects for our members. All
projects are open to all MYP members... and
many projects required only a willingness to
serve. Please review the list below and let us
know which you would like to assist by sending us an
email
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Additional Community Opportunities
~ POST YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
In addition, MYP has committed to assisting local non-profit organizations
recruit new talent and leadership for their boards, committees,
initiatives and events. Any organization may
post their leadership openings
by accessing the posting tool and entering information... and, any MYP member
may inquire about the position through the posting tool... it's as
simple as that!
2010 MYP
PROJECTS
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Salvation Army
- February 1-5, May 3-7, August 2-6
and November 1-5 - MYP serves the dinner meal at the Salvation Army for one week each quarter. MYP
volunteers work from 4:30-6:30 PM with food and table preparation and food
service. Members are asked to wear comfortable clothes and encouraged to wear a
ball-cap or similar head covering.
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Better Manatee Day
- March 13 -
Join
hundreds of volunteers from across
Manatee County in a one-day project to
beautify Norma Lloyd Park. MYP members
will contribute their time to one of the
largest one-day volunteer efforts in
Manatee County... and receive a tshirt,
too.
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MYPals
Mentor for a Day Luncheon
- April 20 from 11:00-1:30 -
Have you ever wanted to change a
life?
This sell-out
luncheon pairs MYP members with students
from 5th grade classes at Samoset
Elementary School for an exciting,
meaningful mentoring opportunity.
The students come to the luncheon fresh
off of an "etiquette and manners"
course and are eager to practice their
new skills. MYP members provide their
enthusiasm and encouragement
and cover the cost of
their lunch as well as a student's
lunch. Corporate sponsorships available!
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13th Ave.
Community Center Bookfest -
April 24 -
Spend
the day playing games, creating arts and
craft masterpieces and helping kids
discover the joy of reading. MYP will
man a game/craft booth at Bookfest and
spend a fun-filled day with the children
at the 13th Ave. Community Center.
Sponsorships available!
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Habitat for Humanity
- Date in May TBA - MYP members help with the multitude of tasks associated with building Habitat
homes in Manatee County. These Saturday work sessions being at
8:00 AM and
conclude at noon. MYP members are asked to wear comfortable clothing and
close-toed shoes. All construction supplies are provided, as are water and
snacks.
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Florida Coastal
Clean-Up - October
Date TBA -
Our
beaches are a major component of the
quality of life we enjoy here in
Florida. Join MYP in helping keep our
beaches beautiful with a morning beach
clean-up project. All volunteers receive
a tshirt, too!
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United Way Day of
Caring - December
Date TBA -
MYP
volunteers will show that they care
about our community by volunteering at
local nonprofit organizations and public
schools to tackle meaningful volunteer
projects.
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