Summer of Service Upcoming Activities
Looking for a way to give back this summer? Look no further than our Volunteer Hub event calendar, your one-stop for Social Purpose activities coast to coast.
Here are a few exciting opportunities you may wish to check out!
AUGUST
CertaPro Back To School Supply Drive – Through August 18
CertaPro is one of several brands conducting a school supply drive this summer. Certa’s efforts support the Montogomery County PA Department of Health and Human Services, and the best part – you don’t need to be local to help! They have published an online wish list so anyone anywhere can support their efforts!
Learn moreFor details on other Back To School drives, be sure to visit firstservice.volunteerhub.com!
Planned Companies: Red Wiggler Community Farm Day – August 24
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you love the outdoors? If you are in the Germantown, MD area, you will want to check out Planned Company’s Red Wiggler Community Farm Day. The group will be performing a variety of tasks including seeding, watering, washing produce, preparing soil and trays and general farm clean up. These efforts will help Red Wiggler’s mission to supply local food banks with fresh, healthy produce for area families.
Learn moreSEPTEMBER
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sponsored by FirstService Residential, Century Fire and Planned Companies – September 9
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors and remembers the New York City firefighters, police officers and emergency workers who made the ultimate sacrifice that fateful day. Climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to benefit the FDNY CSU, help defray the cost of sending FDNY family members to Memorial Weekend and help fund the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families of our nation’s fallen firefighters.
Learn moreFirstService Residential and First Onsite Beach Cleanup & Brunch – September 9
Join the FirstService Residential MacDaddies and our partners, First Onsite, for a fun in the sun morning of beach cleanup followed by brunch, refreshments and special treats! This event is open to our FirstService and First Onsite team members as well as their family and friends, including your mini-me’s! We encourage you to wear your brand with pride. Let’s see how many FirstService brands turn out to support this great effort.
Please be sure to bring gloves, sunblock and your sun protective gear. Refreshments will be provided during the cleanup.
Planned Companies Raptor Trust Bird Rehabilitation & Education Center – September 13
Calling all bird lovers! Planned Companies has planned an amazing day at the Raptor Trust Bird Rehabilitation and Education Center, home to 50 resident birds, an on-site medical and rehab center and an education center. This is a roll up-your-sleeves activity and you will be tasked with activities such as repainting barns, weeding, and anything else that needs to be done. Space is limited so register soon! The Raptor Trust is located at 1390 White Bridge Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ.
First Onsite Team R.I.S.E Bags, Batteries & Bottles Recycling Event – through September 15
The First Onsite Our Planet pillar of Team RISE is challenging offices throughout First Onsite to recycle: Bags, Batteries and Bottles. Even if you don’t work at First Onsite, you can implement a similar program in your own office!
Visit their event calendar listing for information on why recycling these items is so important. There you will also find links to helpful resources and educational materials.
learn moreFirstService Residential Coastal Cleanup – September 16
Join your friends from FirstService Residential’s Dania Beach office for their final Summer of Service activity where they will participate in the Marine Resources Coastal Cleanup at South Beach Park. Friends and family are welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
National Cleanup Day – September 16
If you aren’t able to attend one of our brand’s clean up events why not create your own? September 16 is National Clean Up Day and we are making it easy for you to create a positive impact. Gather your co-workers, friends, neighbors or family and spend a few hours tackling trash at a public park or in your community. Our Clean Up Day Toolkit makes it super easy to host a successful event!
