Boston University: Park Clean Up

This Saturday morning, Operation Smile at Boston University worked to clean up a local park. Although Operation Smile is primarily committed to raising money and awareness to provide surgeries for children with facial deformities, the organization fully supports community service. Student Programs is focused on creating a generation of leaders who are committed to service both locally and abroad.
 
We got up early and headed together to Ringer Park in Allston, a nearby neighborhood where many BU students work, live, and play. Working in conjunction with The Parents and Community Build Group, Inc. and the Ringer Park Partnership Group, our club worked to pick up trash, sweep sidewalks, rake and bag leaves, plant flowers, and clean debris. This was an oppirtunity for club members to get to know each other, spread awareness, and give back to our community. We were given tools and a list of instructions, and given freedom to clean up the park when and where we could. This project really showed us easy it was to volunteer. Unlike fundraisers or regular awareness events, we could easily join onto an existing organization to make a difference. Check out what you can do in your community! It was fun to meet and share stories with other passionate young volunteers who were eager to clean up a park they have lived by for years. We left feeling like we made a difference and excited to tackle another community service event next semester.