The Barre Circle community is seeking 5 – 10 volunteers to support Dumpster Day and neighborhood clean up effort. The event take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00am – 11:00am. The dumpster will be located at the corner of Scott & Pratt Streets. All volunteers will meet at 201 Scott Street (at the corner of Pratt and Scott Streets) and assist residents clean up litter and help residents with household items for the dumpster. Volunteers will support overall community beautification efforts. Must be 18 years or older and have a willingness to be in service. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Susan Moriarty at 517-488-1143 or email susan.moriarty31@gmail.com.

Volunteers are needed for the SOWEBO Festival. Volunteer activities include community clean up, set up of festival, clean up during and after the festival and a breakdown of the festival. The volunteer hours are as follows: Saturday, May 23rd 10:00am – Noon (Clean up and setup) Sunday, May 24th 10:00am – Noon (Set-up) Noon – 2:00pm (Events operations) 2:00pm – 4:00pm (Events operations) 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Events operations) 7:00pm – CLOSE (Breakdown and clean-up) Monday, May 25th 11:00am – 1:00pm (Clean-up of Market perimeter)  You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Meghan Cardoso at meghanfocp@gmail.com. The SOWEBO Festival is located at 1100 Hollins Street

George Washington Elementary School is seeking 10 enthusiastic volunteers to help bring joy and excitement to our students during our upcoming “Fun Day: Carnival Style Celebration.” Location: 800 Scott Street Date: Friday, May 29th Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm Volunteers will assist with a variety of fun activities, which may include managing carnival-style games, supporting staff, helping with setup and cleanup, and ensuring students have a safe and memorable experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community, support elementary students, and be part of a festive and rewarding day! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up or contact Ms. Latoria Jones at 443-813-1522 or email: latoria.mackey@ssw.umaryland.edu.