Ward 4 CARE Day @ Brightwood – Volunteer Sign-Up

Start: Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:00 PM

End: Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:00 PM

*Volunteer with the Ward 4 CARE Team*

The Ward 4 CARE Team needs your help in reaching all Brightwood neighbors! We are coming together for Community Outreach Days to check-in on one another, engage with issues in our communities, and ensure that resources are in the hands of those that need them.

Join us on March 17th, 2022 from 4 to 7PM at Fort Stevens Rec Center in Brightwood. Help us distribute resources and information, check-in with our neighbors, and learn what issues need to be addressed in our lovely Ward 4 communities.

FAQ:

•Who organizes the CARE Team? The CARE team is organized by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's office and works closely with the CM's Constituent Services team.  We are a brand new effort to get resources to our neighbors who need them through community building and neighborly love.

•What will I be doing as a volunteer? Our vision is for a beautiful day of neighborly visits. We want to ensure that we are taking care of our community members and building community wellness. During our outreach days, we will share resources and information directly with individuals, and work together to address immediate and long-term needs.

How many hours do I have to commit if I volunteer? CARE Team Outreach Days will be a 3-hour community visit. In addition, volunteers will invited to a one-hour training to get to know the plan of action ahead of time.

Do I need to attend a training? Yes! Trainings and teach-ins will give us the opportunity to build community trust and comfort, so that we know how to best show-up for our neighbors during our visits. We believe that there is so much power in knowledge, and that people power is the secret ingredient to community wellness.

Can I get community service hours? Yes! By volunteering with our team, you will be able to receive community service hours.

How do I get more information? Reach out to our office at janeese@dcward4.us or call us at (202) 724-8052.

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