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Here's what we've heard from you!

Girl Scout Troop 1001 of Geneseo wrote:

We decided to create a flower bed for the front of our school. Our troop leaders helped us select the flowers and dug a flower bed in front of the school sign. It was a fun way to volunteer!

The students at the Dake School Service Learning of Rochester wrote:

The students volunteered their time for St. Anne's First Annual "Field Days". They Had ring tosses, Sponge tosses and even lawn bowling. This group also visits the St. Anne's Home Connection year round.

The students at the Colebrook School of Rochester wrote:

After reading how rewarding it feels to give to others in Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree, the students decided to help in their community. They collected food for a local food cupboard and made a a tree in their school to help keep track of how much they were giving.

Anna G., age 10, Valeria G. age 8, and Takara A. , age 12, of Rochester wrote:

We shared our time by helping our local PBS station send out membership newsletters. We helped increase their membership!

Kate , age 7, of Fairport wrote:

I shared my time by volunteering for the second annual 60 Second Science Saturday held at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. This is a hands-on science event for families. I helped by picking out and learning an exploration,and then helping to teach the other children how to do the activity. I assisted over 50 people with the exploration. I showed them how science can be fun!

Ann C., age 15, of Fairport wrote:

I went to Mexico to see the working conditions in sweatshops. I volunteered through the Labor Religion Coalition. We tried to to get the children there past a 6th grade education. I saw what a difference that I can make in these kids' lives.

Boy Scouts Jimmy, Kyle and Jacob of Rochester wrote:

We picked up litter along the canal trails near Lock #33 of the Eire Canal during our "Scout Sweep" this year.

Girl Scout Troop 749 of Penfield wrote:

They crocheted 30 afghans for premature infants at Strong Memorial Hospital. They learned how to crochet and worked on the afghans over serveral months. When they brought the blankets to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the parents there were overwhelmed by their generosity.

The students of West Ridge School, of Greece wrote:

Every year the students hold a fundraiser for Flower City Habitat for Humanity. This year, they collected $722.10 in pennies for their cause.

Brittni H. , age 12, of Webster wrote:

I donated 12 inches of my blonde hair to The Locks of Love. I have been thinking about this decision for a few years. I knew that someone else would benefit from my hair cut. I was very excited that my hair could be made into a wig for a suffereing child.

The Kindergarten Kids at Holy Trinity School, of Webster wrote:

The class collected $20 in recycled cans and bottles to buy flock of chickens through Heifer International. Their collection was so successful, they decided to continue toward $500 goal wihich equals one heifer.

Matthew B. age 4, and Tim H., age 11, of Penfield wrote:

Matt volunteered for The Ronald McDonald House by making and selling cookies. His friend Tim helped him raise $32 for the cause.

Katie F., age 11, of Rochester wrote:

I volunteered at my school library to shelve books to help do my share. I try to stop by every day to do this. I found out how important a Librarian is to the library and how hard she works.

Jennifer H., age 12, of Walworth wrote:

I volunteered my time doing Meet and Greets with my greyhound Zoe for the Greyhound Pets of America. Meet and greets are events that educate people about greyhounds and clear up many of the misconceptions people have about this breed of dog.


ARBOR Career Center's "Green Team" wrote:

We participated in the United Way's Annual Day of caring at School No. 4. We assisted in restoring a flower and essence garden, had a great time and we were able to walk away with a sense of accomplishment.

6th graders from Christ the King School in Irondequoit wrote:

For the United Way Day of Caring, 6th graders from Christ the King School in Irondequoit helped clean the grounds of the Veteran's Medical Center in Canandaigua.

Girl Scout Troops 89 and Troop 387 from the Seven Lakes Girl Scout Council wrote:

During the United Way Day of Caring we were cleaning up and tending the gardens at Canandaigua Primary School. Our troops meet at the school so this was a way for us to give back to the school.

Conesus Cub Scouts Pack 4075 wrote:

We serve breakfast one Sunday each month at the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post 1779 in Conesus, New York. The Legion is a charter sponsor of the scout troop so we volunteer our time as a way to thank the legion for their support. Our pack meets at the legion and is financially supported by them.

Cristen, age 13 & Libby, age 6 of Spencerport wrote:

We volunteer for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Our family raises Guide Dogs. We raise them from puppies and take them tosocialization and obedience classes for only 18 - 22 months. We have learned, that even at our age, it is possible to help someone.

Tyler, age 9 of Dalton wrote:

My Earth Club at school collected old Christmas cards. We used them to make recycled gift tags. We sold them at school for 10 cents each and made $20.00. We sent the money to adopt a Siberian Tiger, named Olga, which is an endangered animal.

The gifted 5th grade students of Warsaw Elementary School in Warsaw wrote:

We worked very hard to organize and develop a plan to make recycling paper at our elementary school possible. Each student in the program volunteers a few times each month to collect peper from around the building. In just over 5 weeks time, we have collected and sorted over 500 pounds of paper that would have been thrown out. We were so proud to have helped our environment.

The children and staff of Our School in Rochester wrote:

We had a special lunch to raise money for Heifer Project International. A simple lunch of rice and tea was served as a reminder that many people throughout the world do not have the abundances we have. This worthy organization received $200.

The older children of Our School spent four hours in december ringing bells for the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign. A full kettle of money was raised as the children delighted passersby with enthusiasm and energy.

Joe, age 11 of Middlesex wrote:

I volunteered at the Ferris Hills at West Lake senior living residence to help the residents carve pumpkins. There were 60 pumpkins that needed to be carved. I got some friends to help out. All the residents and their families enjoyed the pumpkins at the Halloween Party they had 2 days later.

I also volunteered for the Middlesex Friendship House Christmas Party. At our church, we donate food to needy families and deliver it. I worked on moving the donated toys from the attic to the downstairs. I moved close to 15 boxes full of toys!

Haley, age 5 of Rochester wrote:

While watching Zoom, Haley learned that some kids who lost their homes in fires, also lost their stuffed animals. This inspired her. So she asked her parents, teachers and the administration if she could start a penny drive to replace the stuffed animals for children, in the Rocheser area, who chad lost theirs in home fires. She helped raise $270 along with her school. Haley chose 55 stuffed animals and donateed them to the Rochester Fire Department.

Kelsey, age 10 of Medina wrote:

I volunteered for the Michael Russell Fund -- a police officier injured in the line of duty. I got the idea of organizing a bake sale one day while I was shopping with my mother. I got my Girl Scout Troop to help out. We raised just over $550 for Lt. Michael Russell.

Anika, age 4 of Conesus wrote:

I volunteered for the Lupas Walk because my grandmother has Lupus and I wanted to help. I walked 3 miles and raised over $400 with my dad and his soccer team.

Kiana, age 9 of Livonia wrote:

I donated a 10 inch braid for Locks of Love to make a wig for kids with cancer. A friend of my mom's mentioned it to us and I thought it was a good idea because I had long hair.

Eric, age 11 of Avon wrote:

I collect General Mills box tops. We use the money from them to buy updated computer software for my school. Two years ago, I helped my sister and we raised $266 for computer software. Last year, I raised $454 from collecting$.10 General Mills box tops. This year, so far I have raised $381.

Jeff, age 8 of Fairport wrote:

I'm collecting warm clothes and coats for the Mission. I got the idea after watching Zoom. I made flyers and I collected 19 bags of clothes and coats and blankets. We had fun collecting things with our friends. we had to keep the back door of our van open -- there was so much stuff!

Nicole, age 10 of Canandaigua wrote:

I volunteered at the Clark Manor nursing home. I got the idea because my grandmother works there. I made friends with with older people. When I got 100 hours of volunteering in, I got a surprise party.

Chiara, age 9 (3/4) of Rochester wrote:

I'm volunteering for my school. I like to help kids. My idea was that I can read to them during the day. I got the idea because I like to read and my mom works at a school.

What I did was have a plan. First I chose some books. Then I read to the children. Next I helped them draw and write their favorite part. The result was that I made the kids happy and excited about reading.

The coolest part about volunteering was that I taught a 30 minute lessonand the kids liked it!