We are partnering with our local communities and Love Aroostook: challenging EVERYONE to help us Spring Into Service! Participate in one of our 4 service activities below, donate to our Dignity Drive, or complete your own service project. However you participate, this is perfect for businesses/staff, students needing volunteer hours, or anyone looking to help make their community a better place to work and live! Take a look at our projects below, then use the form at the bottom of this page to register for a volunteer spot or make your pledge! For even more community service projects May 21-27th, visit Love Aroostook’s website
May 15, 3-5pm
PI Housing Authority Community Garden
The Community Garden allows all community members to grow food. Help prepare the garden beds for planting and weed the perennial flower beds nearby as well. Bring your own gardening materials. Looking for 3-5 volunteers
May 16, 3-5pm
Mapleton Rec Center: Paint and Refresh
The dugouts at the Little League field are in need of some paint, as does the pool office. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Looking for 3-5 volunteers.
May 17, all day
Random Act of Kindness
Pay it forward or extend an act of kindness to someone in your community. It could be as easy as supplying food to someone in need, purchasing a coffee for a stranger, visiting an older adult, reading to a child, sending a congratulatory card, or calling a friend you haven’t spoken to in a long time.
May 18, 3-5pm
PI Bike Path Clean Up
This project includes picking up litter, raking, tree trimming, mulching, garden bed weeding, and painting along the Presque Isle Bike Path between State Street and Allen Street. Materials will be provided, but come in closed toed shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty! Looking for 5-10 volunteers.
May 19, all day
Time For A Little Self Care
After spending week serving your community, take a little time to do something for yourself! Treat yourself to your favorite meal, upsize that coffee, splurge on a gift for yourself, or set aside some time for your favorite show, book, or activity. You deserve it!
May 20, 8-12pm
Aroostook River Fun Run
Help us wrap up this week with a finale event! Bike, paddle, walk, or run in our 14th annual Aroostook River Fun Run event, benefiting Aroostook House of Comfort and the Aroostook Veterans Alliance. Learn more here!
Not able to volunteer, but still want to participate?
Help us by contributing to our, Dignity Drive: May 15-19 We are collecting hygiene and household items for the Presque Isle Housing Authority residents. Drop off your items to Star City IGA any time during this week, or deliver your items to the Northeastland Hotel between 12 and 1pm on May 15. Any of the following full-size items would be very helpful to assist their most in need families, however we will also accept cash donations or gift cards to be used to purchase items:
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes Floss, Mouthwash, Deodorant, Shaving Cream, Disposable Razors, Feminine Hygiene: Pads and Tampons
Tissues, Toilet Paper, Household Cleaner (screw-cap preferred), Shampoo, Body wash/Bar Soap, Disinfecting Wipes, Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer
Laundry Detergent, Dish Detergent, Dishwasher Detergent (pods preferred), Band-Aids, Sunscreen, Paper Towels