2018 Rotarians At Work Day

Rotarians At Work Day happens the last Saturday in April each year. Started in 2006 as a joint effort between two Rotary Districts (one in the United States and one in Mexico), Rotarians at Work Day continues to grow. Each year, Clubs around the world identify a hands-on project that all members can participate in to help their local community.

Don’t forget to take some pictures and email them in to the Rotary office. Thank you for your participation!

To sign up for a project, click on the project name. (Rotaracts, please add a (R) at the end of your last name.)

Project: San Diego Humane Society – this project is full
Address: 5500 Gaines St., SD 92110
Time: 9:30 am – Noon
# of volunteers needed: 15
Description: Participants will learn about ONE of the following programs: Kitten Nursery, Training, Humane Law and Project Wildlife programs and then they will be introduced to an animal that represents the program featured. There will be an activity to support the program and/or animal featured. We will wash and clean furniture in the dog play area.
Coordinator: Emily Rex
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Project: Hoover Interacts
Address: Swan Canyon 4545 Olive St. SD 92105
Time: 9:00 am – Noon
# of volunteers needed: 10-15
Description: Work alongside Hoover Interact students at Swan Canyon improving the new trail heading towards Home Avenue removing non-native species and trash. This task will improve the trail and make access safer for hikers and residents. Parking is available on Olive St. and 46th St. Please wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen. We recommend using restrooms before hand as there are no facilities on site.
Coordinator: Beatriz Valencia
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Project: San Diego Zoo – Animal Enrichment – registration has closed for this project
Address: San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive, SD 92101
Time: 9:00 am – Noon
# of volunteers needed: 70-80
Description: Build, construct and paint colorful cardboard creatures to be placed in animal exhibits.  Children are welcome but must be at least 10 years old.  
Coordinator: Mark Stuart
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Project: St. Paul’s Senior Center – this project is full
Address: Talmadge Gateway 4422 Euclid Avenue, SD 92115
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
# of volunteers needed: 6-8
Description: Spend your morning bringing sunshine to formerly  homeless seniors by helping to serve and also share breakfast with them; hear their stories and share some of your own! You will be joined by members of Uptown Rotary.
Coordinator: Cheryl Wilson/Myrna Kinter
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Project: Boys Scouts
Address: 1207 Upas St., SD 92103
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
# of volunteers needed: 6-8
Description: Painting patrol boxes
Coordinator: Bruce Doole
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Project: Storefront Youth Shelter – this project is full
Address: 3427 4th Avenue, SD 92103
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
# of volunteers needed: 6-8
Description: Interior painting of (2) offices, interior/exterior cleaning
Coordinator: Jim Groen
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Project: Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
Address: 151 YMCA Way, SD 92102
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
# of volunteers needed: 10
Description: Clean small area of ground beside the SD River for rest and reflection for members of the community of Southeast SD who have lost loved ones in gang and related areas.
Coordinator: Michael Brunker
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Project: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery – this project is full
Address: 1880 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., SD 92106
Time: 8:00 am – Noon
# of volunteers needed: 20
Description: Grave restoration and ground beautification. Bring a hat and work gloves. Family members above the age of 10 are welcome.
Coordinator: Mike Caruso