Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026  Shifts listed below.

Join the Changemakers for our 4th and final community cleanup of the school year. 

We’ll host 3-4 cleanup shifts, each earning 1 service hour:

• 8:30–9:15 AM: Longhorn Park (Captain: Rhonda Black)

• 8:30–9:15 AM:  The Field Between Virginia Weaver Park & Permenter Middle School

• 9:30-10:15AM: Calf Pasture Park (Captain: Christy Willis)

• 9:30 - 10:15AM: Collegiate Prep Elementary - NEHS Site (Captain: Rhonda Black/TBD)

Important Details

• Registration opens Thurs 4/9 through Wed 4/15 (or until all spots are filled)

• Registration is required for all participants.

• All scholars must be accompanied by a VOLY-approved parent or guardian.

• You may register for one cleaning shift only (1 service hour). 

• Wear your official Changemaker's shirt!

• Please eat before you arrive, bring a water bottle, and wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking on grass and pavement.

• Trash grabbers, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

• To ensure proper coverage, each site is limited to 20-ish spots. If one fills up, we may close registration to balance participation across all locations.

• Please arrive on time to work the full shift. 

• We may be partnering with Prep's National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)

Want to earn MORE & represent Changemakers in a BIG way? - 1 service hour

Students can earn an additional service hour by heading back to Traphene Hickman Library’s Signature Park after cleanup (starting at 10:30 AM)—but this is about more than just time…This is our chance to show up strong as Changemakers 💙

We encourage all Changemakers to join together as a group to represent the impact we’re making in our community and show appreciation and support for our city leaders, including the Mayor!

After cleanup, stay and enjoy:

• Vendor booths and sustainability learning

• Hands-on activities (like seed ball making!)

• Library scavenger hunt with prizes

• Special presentations from the Mayor

• Kona Ice for the first 200 volunteers

Why This Project Matters

Every child deserves to feel celebrated on their birthday — no matter where they call home. Through our Birthday in a Bag project, the Changemakers will partner with The Birthday Project to bring joy, dignity, and love to unhoused children in our community.

Through this supply drive, our Changemakers will gather and donate items to The Birthday Project to help them continue to bring joy to homeless children on their birthday. Your family's generosity makes a real difference. 

Parents/Guardians:

Watch the short video “The Birthday Party Project: The Power of a Birthday” together and talk about how your Changemaker’s participation is bringing joy to others. 💗

PART I: Take-Home Project (All Changemakers) - 2 Service Hours

Registration Open: April 2 – April 10

Card/Gift Bag Dropoff to Registered Scholars: (TBD) between April 15 - April 17

What You’ll Do:

• Decorate a birthday card (provided)

  • Add a kind message

  • Sign your first name only

• Purchase 5 birthday-related items (see supply list)

• Take pictures with and/or of your birthday card and donations

• Place your items + card into your Birthday Project Bag

• Make sure your name is on your bag

• Complete the Reflection Activity

Drop-Off Details:

• Location: Prep Library

• Dates: April 20 – April 24

Project Goal:

• Collect 300+ birthday supply items

PART II: In-Person Packing Party - 2 Service Hours

Registration opens the week of April 20. Spots are limited → first come, first served. Keep an eye out for the sign-up link!

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, April 28

• Time: 4:00 PM

• Location: Prep Library

• Participants:

  • 3rd–5th Grade Changemakers ONLY 

  • We will be looking for parents/guardians to volunteer to assist 

  • Limited to ~20–25 students (including potential National Elementary Honor Society members)

What Scholars Will Do:

• Sort and organize donated items

• Pack birthday supply kits

• Work together as a service team

• Complete the Reflection Activity

After the Work is Done:

• Pizza + drinks provided for all participants

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026;  Shifts listed below.

Join the Changemakers for our 3rd community cleanup of the school year. 

We’ll host three cleanup shifts, each earning 1 service hour:

• 9:00–9:45 AM: Longhorn Park: FLC Captain: Rhonda Black

• 11:00–11:45 AM: The Field Between Virginia Weaver Park & Permenter Middle School. FLC Captain: Tracy Barber

• 1PM–1:45 PM: Calf Pasture Park: FLC Captain: Christy Willis

Important Details

• Registration opens Thurs 2/19 through Thurs 2/25 (or until all spots are filled)

• Registration is required for all participants.

• All scholars must be accompanied by a VOLY-approved parent or guardian.

• You may register for one shift only (1 service hour). 

• Please eat before you arrive, bring a water bottle, and wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking on grass and pavement.

• Trash grabbers, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

• To ensure proper coverage, each site is limited to 20-ish spots. If one fills up, we may close registration to balance participation across all locations.

• Please arrive on time to work the full shift.