Community Volunteer Opportunities
PULSE Connects is focused on connecting PULSE members not only through events where we serve the community as a group, but also on individuals who wish to volunteer and serve Greenville in other ways:
Sign up to learn more from the City
In the fall of 2010, the City of Greenville was awarded $1.8 million in grant funding to support a three-year planning effort. The grant was a combination of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities. The City’s proposal was one of 42 chosen throughout the country to receive funds, and only one of 14 to receive joint funding from HUD and DOT. The grant project began in spring 2011, and has been titled Connections for Sustainability: Linking Greenville’s Neighborhoods to Jobs and Open Space. Public engagement is critical during the planning process, and there will be many opportunities for community participation, featuring citywide and west side planning components.You will have the opportunity to attend focus groups and public meetings. In the spring of 2012, the City will host a kick-off event to begin the west side planning and associated public involvement portion of the project. Sign up here to learn more,
Eye on Education
Want to know more about what is going on in Greenville County Schools? Then make sure to check out Greenville Forward’s upcoming Eye on Education event. It will be on February 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Contact Greenville Forward for more information.
Looking to help, but don’t have a lot of time?
We know PULSE members are very busy and don’t often have the time to volunteer on a consistent basis. But what if you do get that free weekend and want to help? Check out Hands on Greenville’s volunteer page for the latest on upcoming events that can use a helping hand.
Serve on a City Board/Commission
Hot off the press is the city’s new official Boards and Commissions Information Brochure. Applications are accepted year round and appointments are made as terms expire and vacancies occur throughout the year. There are many great opportunities for PULSE members to become part of the decision making process for the city. For more information, please visit their website.
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Opportunities
As the new Salvation Army Kroc Center readies in downtown Greenville, there is a large need for volunteers in all categories: mentors, swim instructors, tennis instructors, after-school volunteers and much more. Click here for more information.
Help on a road race or two
The Greenville Track Club always is looking for people to volunteer at events doing everything from passing out water bottles to putting out supplies. Learn more at the Track Club website.