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.
