Name: Walk off Thanksgiving dinners at Clifton Nature Park and Corn Lake
Start: 2024-11-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-11-29T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Clifton Nature Park

HDG needs 15 volunteers on Friday November 15th to work in a warehouse to box, bag and/or prepare bulk commodities for families experiencing food insecurity on the Western Slope. This volunteer opportunity takes place in a secure, active warehouse setting and requires the ability to move freely, stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes/work boots) **No sandals, No jewelry, No perfume** and wear clothing appropriate for a warehouse workplace setting.

The work our HDG team can include the following:

--folding, taping, and labeling corrugated cardboard boxes

--stocking the "assembly line" with non-perishable food items

--filling boxes with canned and other non-perishable food

--sealing the filled boxes and stacking them on pallets

--breaking down/flattening cardboard for recycling

\-\- bagging produce such as potatoes\, apples\, and onions

--set up and dismantle the volunteer workspace

--working in a "clean room" to prepare food for the dehydrator or repackaging bulk commodities such as dried beans or rice

--flexibility is important for all volunteers to participate with assigned tasks as needed. It is understood that all activities will be performed as assigned by the food bank employees.

**ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST INDIVIDUALLY RSVP TO ATTEND (remember this is a private location).** Since this is an active warehouse, attendance by children is restricted. Also, if your plans change, please be sure to update your RSVP. Wear your HDG or Food Bank T-shirt if you have one.

Humanists Doing Good

Paula

Gary Jorgensen

Dan Elsner

Food Bank Friday #123

Food Bank of the Rockies - Western Slope Branch

Join volunteers from A Little Hope for a day of helping Grand Junction residents in need. A Little Help is a Denver based organization that connect volunteers with people who need "a little help". ***Will register as a team rather than individually (I will handle that)*.**

Service Saturday will give us a chance to work with others on a multitude of volunteer projects. More can be found at [2024 Fall Service Saturday - Grand Junction, Palisades, Fruita | A Little Help](https://alittlehelp.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2439)

## Service Saturday-At-A-Glance

###### **9:00AM Volunteer Check-In - [Pathways Family Shelter Parking Lot](https://www.google.com/maps/place/HomewardBound+of+the+Grand+Valley+-+Pathways+Family+Shelter/@39.0864042,-108.5174603,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87471f6ac32248f5:0xe19378836941f433!8m2!3d39.0864042!4d-108.5148854!16s%2Fg%2F11qr5556cf?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) \- 562 29 Road\, Grand Junction\, CO 81504**

* Join us for the official Kick-Off of Service Saturday: Volunteer check-in, supplemental tool check-out, and project updates or changes
* Coffee, treats and positive team spirit provided

###### **9:30AM - 1:00PM Spend About 2-3 Hours Working At Your Designated Home**

* Team Leaders and Solo Volunteers will select project **homes in advance off the map provided by email a couple of weeks before the event**.
* Spend some time talking with the older adult household members while you are visiting their home and maybe break some of the isolation they might be experiencing.

###### **11:30AM - 2:00PM Volunteer Check-Out & Celebration at the [Ale House](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ale+House/@39.0909106,-108.5527579,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x87471da4d5327b2b:0x147062f0f1f13aac!8m2!3d39.0909106!4d-108.5527579!16s%2Fg%2F11kbqjk_yz?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), 2531 North 12th Street, Grand Junction**

* Event Check-Out and Tool Return
* Since your team will have worked up an appetite, join us at our signature Service Saturday! Celebration for food, drinks and social time with other volunteers.Your first drink will be on us!

Dave Tolen

John Sasso

Annette Parker

Service Saturday with A Little Help

Pathways

Snow Power: A brief exploration of the science of history of avalanches in Western Colorado
Presented By: Jamie Simpson
Jamie, a native of the Western Slope, has been a volunteer member of the Loveland Ski Patrol since 2013 and also recently joined the Powderhorn Ski Patrol after relocating to Grand Junction in 2023. Jamie was also recently one of the directors of the Colorado Mountain Club's Alpine Climbing School and has led dozens of snow climbing classes and trips into the Colorado high country.

[Details from event posting](https://www.facebook.com/events/939702958174712)

HDG folks - bring a camp chair to insure that you have seating for the event. These Science Uncorked Events are very popular! Grab a glass of wine or just sip on your own bottled water...it is a fun night for all!

Andrea Williams

John Stansbury

Science Uncorked - Avalanche History and Science of Western CO

Whitewater Hill Vineyards 

**!Read entire description please!** Five dependable volunteers needed who enjoy engaging with people from different backgrounds to serve dinner at our two local shelters: ***note that we go to Homeward Bound at 2853 North Ave. AFTER serving at Pathways***. All you need to do is smile and serve prepared meals in a cafeteria-style setting--no cooking or cleanup is involved! This is a great way to serve your community AND get to know fellow HDG members as we often have time for a 10 minute break to visit between shifts.
Please wear non-slip closed toe shoes for safety, and it's a good idea to bring a bottle of water.

Roxanne O

Mary Ellen Spurr

Mary Orzey

Serve dinner at Pathways & Homeward Bound Shelters #38

HomewardBound of the Grand Valley - Pathways Family Shelter

The Corn Lake section of the Riverfront Trail is a nice, easy flat section that goes along Corn Lake and the Colorado River. We might see some herons and ducks and hopefully, by starting at 1:00, it will be nice and warm! Bring layers, camera, binos, and water.

We will start at the parking area for the Clifton Nature Park and walk the riverfront trail around Corn Lake and back. Sorry, but no dogs so that we can make sure everyone is comfortable.

More info at https://www.gjhikes.com/2010/11/clifton-section.html

Lee Cassin

Audrey

Walk off Thanksgiving dinners at Clifton Nature Park and Corn Lake

Clifton Nature Park

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