Community Involvement Opportunities

While HYPE offers a host of volunteer opportunities through our annual events, we also give you a chance to get involved in more hands-on activities.

Science FairHartford Public Schools’
Twenty-First Annual Citywide Science Fair

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Anne Fisher STEM Magnet School
280 Plainfield Street, Hartford, CT
No experience necessary

 

Once again the time has come for your chance to volunteer to be a judge at this year’s Hartford Public Schools’  Twenty-First Annual Citywide Science Fair. Be inspired by the little ones as they share their projects with you. The time commitment will run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (with the first half hour being a training session reviewing the rubric). 

Each project is judged independently by five to six Judges whosescores are then averaged. Volunteers may request to judge grade levels K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12.

Lunch will be provided.

If you are interested, feel free to fill out the Volunteer Information Form and send to
lvalentin@sinainc.org by February 28, 2012.

Sponsored by the SINA REACH Committee. To see the 20th Annual Citywide Science Fair Photo Gallery please visit www.sinainc.org

Be Kind Day

Be Kind Day

Monday, March 5, 2012, 2:00 pm
South Church
277 Main Street, Hartford, CT

 

Rico Dence is organizing an effort where groups will be helping seniors of all economic levels in their homes with projects ranging from cleaning to painting. Seniors have been asked to provide the equipment they need, but if you have gloves or anything else that might be helpful, please feel free to bring them. For more information please click here or contact Rico at (860) 263-9046.

Easter Seals

 

Easter Seals Volleyball Tournament at Trinity College

 

Friday, March 16
6p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 17
9a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30p.m. – 4 p.m.
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 18
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Teams will compete against opponents of similar skill level within their division. The format is "rally point" to 21 points, meaning a point is awarded after each serve. Please note that there are no changing facilities at Trinity College, so come dressed to play. Sport drinks, snacks and water will be available for all participants.

Don’t forget! In addition to a fun-filled day of volleyball, this event raises thousands of dollars to support programs and services that help disabled people. Team members can solicit pledges from individuals and businesses to raise money.

HYPE Cup PointHYPE Cup players can earn an extra two points for participating. Two points per HYPE Cup player on any team (Entire team need not be HYPE Cup participants.)

For more information on the volleyball tournament, please visit the Easter Seals website.

Max's O"HartfordMax's O'Hartford 5K

Sunday - March 18, 2012
Corner of Trumbull and Asylum Streets - Hartford, CT
Start Times: Wee Mile 12:30 PM       Restaurant Relay 12:35 PM       5K 1:00 PM
Event held rain or shine!

Max's O’Hartford 5K and Wee Mile o’fficially caps off Hartford's weekend St. Patrick's festivities. Join in this moving party through downtown streets. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Prizes awarded to the most uniquely dressed participants. Irish bagpipers, Celtic fiddlers, Max Restaurant Group refreshments and Thomas Hooker's Irish Red Ale all waiting for you! For more information and to register click here.

HYPE Cup PointHYPE Cup players can earn a point for their team by either running or volunteering to help with registration, course monitors, water stations or the Finish Line. Pre-race help is also needed before each event at packet pickup locations. For more information on volunteering click here.

YMCAThe YMCA Mission in Motion Ride

Saturday, March 24th, 2012
XL Center Atrium
Hartford, CT

 

Join us for our 2nd Annual CYCLE-A-THON-“Mission in Motion” Ride in the atrium of the XL Center to inspire members to give back to their community. We have great instructors leading our Mission in Motion Ride.
Each bike is a team bike. The minimum fund raising goal for each team is $500. Please register your team with Tiffany Archibald or Tim Kelly in person or call 860-522-4183.

HYPE Cup PointHYPE Cup Participants: Participating will earn you an extra two points! Email andrea.allard@ghymca.org to reserve a bike.

Please see the YMCA website for further details and to print the registration form

Bowl for Kid's SakeBowl for Kids' Sake

Saturday - March 31, 2012
AMF Silver Lanes, 748 Silver Lane - East Hartford, CT
2 - 3:30 pm

 

Bowl for Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser, raising over $20 million annually for children in need across the country. Because of Bowl for Kids' Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be created and improved outlooks on life can be started. HYPE members may participate for a minimum donation of $50 by clicking the HYPE option under "General Registration" on your registration form.

Also Bowl for Kids' Sake is looking for 6 volunteers for each session (10 am, noon, 2 pm) to help hand-out T-shirts, check-in, and sell raffle tickets at various times throughout the day.Volunteers will still be eligible to bowl during a different session! To volunteer, please contact Brooke Greenwood at 860-525-5437  Ext. 139 or bedwards@bbbsnutmeg.org

HYPE Cup PointHYPE Cup players, select HYPE as your organization when you register and you can earn extra points! Two points per player who raises the minimum $50 donation. 1 HYPE Cup point awarded to each volunteer. Maximum of 3 points per person. For more information and to register click here.

Burn Calories for FuelBurn Calories for Fuel 5K/10K

Saturday - April 14, 2012
Metropolitan Learning Center, 1551 Blue Hills Ave - Bloomfield, CT
Start Time: 9:30 AM 

 

Imagine having to choose between feeding your children and providing them with heat or electricity? Our newest 5K, Burn Calories for Fuel, is a fundraiser for Operation Fuel, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency energy assistance to families, the elderly and disabled Connecticut residents. The Burn 5K course is a great run! Long straightaways and only four turns on quiet streets will make this a perennial favorite in no time. And the icing on the cake is the post race party catered by Burton's Grill! For more information and to register click here.

HYPE Cup PointHYPE Cup players can earn a point for their team by either running or volunteering to help with registration, course monitors, water stations or the Finish Line. Pre-race help is also needed before each event at packet pickup locations. For more information on volunteering click here.

FreshplaceFreshplace

This is not your typical food pantry.

At Freshplace, patrons shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products in addition to staple items. All patrons get to choose foods that meet their individual health, cultural and family needs. Freshplace also offers intake and referral services as an integral part of their mission.

 

Volunteers are needed to help with the following:

  • Checking in patrons
  • Stocking shelves
  • Assisting patrons with shopping

Freshplace is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers can staff half of a shift, which is a two-hour block, or a whole shift, which is a four-hour block. You can volunteer as part of an ongoing commitment or as a one-time volunteer.

HYPE Cup PointTo earn a HYPE Cup point for your team, you must complete at least two hours of service.Maximum 5 points per player.

For more information and to sign-up as a volunteer, please contact Katie Powers, Volunteer Coordinator at Chrysalis Center at 860-263-4419 or by emailing kpowers@chrysaliscenterct.org. Freshplace is located at Chrysalis Commons at 255 Homestead in Hartford. Freshplace was founded by Chrysalis Center, Inc., Junior League of Hartford, Inc. and Foodshare.