Volunteer Opportunities From: Midland College Legacy Scholars Program

Students must volunteer in person on the day of service to be eligible for project hours.

Neighbors Eden Project workdays take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, through March. These are extra hours you can earn once you complete the work on that Saturday.

Schedule adjusts after daylight saving time begins.

Serve with purpose while building leadership and communication skills.

This Youth in Action volunteer opportunity allows students to earn up to 3 verified volunteer hours through a structured service project that follows same-day, in-person volunteer work with Neighbors Eden Project serving elderly and disabled neighbors.

Project hours are only available to students who participate in the actual workday.

Eligibility Requirement

To participate in the project activities below, students must:
• Volunteer in person on the scheduled service day
• Sign in and complete the full workday
• Follow all safety and participation guidelines

Students who do not volunteer on the workday are not eligible to earn project hours.

How Hours Are Earned

• Complete the specified Project: Community Impact Reflection to earn 30 minutes of time.

• Complete the journal for 30 additional minutes
• Submit the required project form through the provided QR link

+1 Additional Volunteer Hour
• Submit a 60-second presentation video
• Presentation must explain the project and lessons learned from that service day
• Video must be student-created and clearly presented

Submission Requirements

• Service must be completed before project submission (3 days after the work date)
• All submissions must be uploaded through the provided QR link by Mattie or Clarissa
• Incomplete, late, or unverifiable submissions may receive partial or no credit

Skills Gained

• Community leadership
• Accountability
• Public speaking
• Real-world service documentation

Details

• Youth and teen volunteers
• Family friendly
• Outdoor physical service
• Inclement weather updates sent to registered volunteers

Looking for a way to earn volunteer hours, meet great people, and make a real difference in Midland? 

Neighbors Eden Project invites Midland students to become part of Youth in Action, our student-led service initiative focused on helping elderly and disabled homeowners who can no longer maintain their yards on their own.

March 19, 2026 – October 29, 2026
Thursday Nights | 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Dinner 8:00-9:00 PM

Every Thursday, students work side-by-side with volunteers, families, and community leaders to restore yards, improve safety, and bring dignity back to homes across Midland.

This is not a sit-back-and-watch kind of volunteer opportunity.

Students actively help:

• Clear debris and overgrowth
• Pull weeds and clean flower beds
• Trim bushes and small trees
• Improve safety and curb appeal
• Serve homeowners who physically cannot do the work themselves

At the end of every project, you can physically see the difference your work made.

Youth in Action is more than community service hours. It is a leadership and character development program designed to help students grow through real responsibility, teamwork, and service.

Students are encouraged to step into leadership roles throughout the season by helping:

• Welcome and guide new volunteers
• Organize tools and work areas
• Encourage younger volunteers
• Lead by example during projects
• Represent compassion, work ethic, and responsibility in the community

Students who take on additional leadership responsibilities may earn extra volunteer hours while building practical skills that stand out on college applications, scholarships, resumes, and future job interviews.

What You’ll Gain

• Verified volunteer hours
• Hands-on leadership experience
• Real-world teamwork and communication skills
• Opportunities to serve alongside respected community leaders
• Stronger confidence and responsibility
• A deeper connection to the Midland community
• Experiences that strengthen scholarship, college, and career applications

But more importantly, you will gain something harder to measure:

The understanding that your effort mattered to someone.

For many homeowners we serve, these projects bring relief, encouragement, safety, and hope. Some simply need to know their community has not forgotten them.

Youth in Action exists to raise up students who are willing to work hard, serve others well, and lead with humility.

 Get your hands dirty for a great cause.           

                Show up.                        

                              Serve well.                                        

                                              Leave knowing you made someone’s day better.

Sign up and join us on Thursday nights. Your help matters more than you think.