Volunteer Opportunity with Communities in Schools

Light the Way for Students Across South Carolina

Light a luminary in celebration of National Education Week. Honors Engaged partner Communities in Schools is looking for volunteers to help set up 7500 luminary bags for an upcoming event. Statewide, CISSC is aiming to honor the nearly 20,000 students served at 34 partnering schools in seven counties. There will be 41 site coordinators helping students navigate hurdles by connecting them and their families to critical resources like food, housing, healthcare, counseling, and remote technologies. Your support will allow us to strengthen, deepen, and grow our impact across the state – lighting the way to graduation for all South Carolina students.

Where:  Riverfront Park in North Charleston

When: Sunday, November 14, Either 2-6pm or 4-7:30pm.  Folks are welcome to stay for both of course!

What:  Putting up to 7500 luminary bags together (folding side of bag down, putting sand in bag, turning on battery operated tea light and placing in the bag), arranging in a preset pattern across the park then taking them all down after the event

How do I sign up? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMja62FHZHQFnpmF__tVHr1s2_ejT-vtPM3cob5siFJTt2ng/viewform?usp=sf_link