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
Up to 2 Volunteer Hours:
• Complete the specified Project: Community Impact Reflection to earn 30 minutes of time.
• Complete the journal for 30 additonal 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
Maximum Hours Per Student: 2
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
