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Welcome to MerServe, Mercer's student-led service programming board! On Saturday, August 27, you'll have a chance to engage with organizations like the Brookdale Resource Center and All About Animals as part of our first Service Saturday of the semester! It's game day so wear Mercer orange!
Stay tuned for details for our upcoming events like Service Saturday on September 17 and Be a Good Neighbear on September 24! Follow @mercermerserve on Instagram for updates.
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
- Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
- Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.
Shifts (4)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Resource Center | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | The Brookdale Resource Center provides individuals experiencing homelessness in Macon with necessary resources like food, shelter, clothing, counseling, and employment assistance. Volunteers will assist the Brookdale Resource Center by organizing donations, preparing bed spaces for residents, and serving meals.
Meet in the CSC Lobby (outside the Caf) at 8:40... | 22/20 | Over |
| Higher Life Center | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | The Higher Life Center is an enrichment center for adults with mental challenges who are past school age. Clients experience a higher life when stimulated physically, mentally and socially. It offers a place for clients to feel good about themselves and to make friends with others of similar abilities and... | 21/20 | Over |
| All About Animals | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | Volunteers will clean kennels, walk dogs, and prepare the facility for adoption meet and greets. You will be helping animals find new homes! | 27/26 | Over |
| Napier Heights Food Co-Op | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | Andrea Cooke started this organization with the goal of creating a community sustaining urban farm with a location that is accessible to low income families and individuals. This allows them to enjoy quality, locally grown produce and an alternative to fast food. We will help them clean the street around... | 12/15 | Over |
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