In conjunction with the celebration of Founder’s Day, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host the 3^rd annual Cavaliers Care: A Day of Service in memory of three women who were instrumental in the founding of the College—Ms. Mary Thompson, Ms. Lois Tracy, and Ms. Jane Knox.   The 3^rd annual Day of Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

A variety of projects will be available for members of the UVa-Wise and surrounding community.  Registration for projects is required in advance and is open through noon on Wednesday, April 10.  Please keep in mind that a limited number of participants will be assigned to each project. 

This year's projects to be conducted from 9 am-1 pm are listed here.  Please note that some events are open to all participants and others are restricted to specific groups and organizations.

Projects open to any and all volunteers:

• CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION (open to all): participants will complete a variety of projects in and around campus residence halls.
• CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS SORT (open to all): participants will sort donated clothing items, as well as clean and sort donated housewares for local charities. *Items will be collected on campus Apr. 1-12 in drop boxes in Student Life, Slemp Student Center and Smith Dining Commons. Items may also be brought on Apr. 13 to Day of Service check-in.*
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH THRIFT STORE PROJECT (open to all): participants will complete a variety of sorting and clean up projects at the Community Outreach Thrift Store in Duffield.  Carpooling is available if noted in registration.
• WISE COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS CLEAN UP (open to all):  participants will complete a variety of cleaning and upkeep projects in and around the fairgrounds in preparation for the 100^th Annual Virginia-Kentucky District Fair & Horse Show.
• OTHER (open to all): use this category to share project information if you or your organization plans to do an on-campus or off-campus project other than those listed

Projects open only to UVa-Wise clubs and groups:

• CAMP BETHEL CLEAN UP (preference given to athletes, open to other organizations): Highland Cavalier athletes will complete a variety of cleaning and upkeep projects in and around Camp Bethel facilities.
• HERITAGE HALL FLOWER PROJECT (open to students): participants will visit a local nursing home and work with them on individual craft/gardening projects.
• THE LAURELS FLOWER PROJECT (open to NSLS only): NSLS members will visit a local assisted living facility and work with them on individual craft/gardening projects.
• WISE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CLEAN UP (open to Greeks only):  Greek members will complete a variety of cleaning and upkeep projects in and around Library facilities.

Check-in for all of these projects will be from 8-8:45 am in Cantrell Banquet Hall.  Please remember to dress appropriately for both the weather and the project. Upon check-in, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt for their service. 

The Day of Service is being coordinated by a committee comprised of students, faculty and staff members at UVa-Wise. Members of the committee include chair Josh Justice, Dean of Students Jewell Worley, Angela Lemke, Rachel Person, Stephanie Shell, Sarah Smith, Debra Wharton, and Kathy Still.

The Day of Service was first held in 2011 as a joint venture between the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and the College at Wise to honor and to celebrate the inauguration of Teresa A. Sullivan as the eighth president of the University of Virginia. In keeping with the College’s mission to promote civic involvement within the community, the Day of Service has become an annual event sponsored by the Office of Student Life.

If you would like to recommend a project to be included as part of the Day of Service, or to find out more about how to participate, contact Josh Justice, Assistant Director of Leadership & Greek Life, at jjustice@uvawise.edu or 276-376-3430.