REALTOR Volunteer Week: June 4-10

REALTORS® across the country are coming together during the same week to show how REALTORS® are Good Neighbors during NAR's Volunteer Days. Nine local volunteer opportunities are scheduled between June 4th and June 10th.

For the third year in a row, CCIAOR's Community Engagement Group has organized several volunteer opportunities across the region with non-profit organizations who are making a difference on the Cape.

Sign up for a volunteer opportunity (or two!) that interests you and encourage your friends and colleagues to do so as well. We have more locations on our schedule this year and from your interest, we hope to see even more members volunteer this year!

Together, we can make a real difference as we serve our neighbors and strengthen our communities -we hope you can join us!

Week of Volunteering Schedule

Saturday, June 4th - Tommy's PLace, Falmouth

Tommy's Place is a vacation home for kids fighting cancer so they can spend quality time with their families. You will be assisting with 'Turnover Day,' preparing the facility for the next family coming in for their visit.

Monday, June 5th - Cape Cod Foster Closet, Orleans

The Cape Cod Foster Closet is an organization that supports foster and relative caregiver families by providing material goods for children in care. Volunteers will help the Closet get ready for their annual 'Welcome Summer' event where they give away summer clothing and gear to 150+ families.

Monday, June 5th - Cape Cod Children's Museum, Mashpee

Cape Cod Children's Museum serves children and families of Cape Cod year-round and is the largest and only museum on the Cape dedicated entirely to children. Volunteers will help with organization, landscaping and painting.

Tuesday, June 6th - Dream Day on Cape Cod, Brewster

Dream Day on Cape Cod is a camp located adjacent to Nickerson State Park on 31 acres and is dedicated to bringing respite into the lives of children with a serious or life-threatening illness. Projects include cleaning cabins, light painting and planting flowers. Also available Friday, June 9th.

Wednesday, June 7th - Carriage House, North Falmouth

Cape Cod Housing Assistance Corporation builds strong communities on the Cape & Islands, offering housing programs and services throughout the Cape & Islands. The Carriage House shelter supports new and expecting mothers. Volunteers will be repainting the building's deck.

Thursday, June 8th - Cape Kid Meals, Osterville

Cape Kid Meals was created to close the gap and provide food for students over the weekend. One in six children on Cape Cod are facing hunger and while most participate in the free breakfast and lunch programs, however weekends can be very difficult for many. Cape Kid Meals serves 70% of all public schools on the Cape. Volunteers will be packing non-perishable food and breaking down packaging.

Friday, June 9th - Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center, East Falmouth

The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center celebrates the past, present and future of Cabo Verde's rich history, culture and its contributions to the world. The grounds include the Museum, meeting space and garden. This historic property was famous nationally for its top-producing strawberry farm in the early 1900's which is where volunteers will help with replanting, weeding, and general maintenance.

Friday, June 9th - Dream Day on Cape Cod, Brewster

Dream Day on Cape Cod is a camp located adjacent to Nickerson State Park on 31 acres and is dedicated to bringing respite into the lives of children with a serious or life-threatening illness. Projects include cleaning cabins, light painting and planting flowers.

Saturday, June 10th - Homeless Prevention Council Walk for Home, Provincetown or Chatham

HPC is confronting the region's housing crisis by providing support and resources to guide our local workforce to financial independence and housing preservation to prevent homelessness by helping to stabilize individuals and families in need. When you lace up for Walk for Home, you directly support their life-changing services. This is a 2.2 mile walk down historic Commercial Street in Provincetown or a flat 2 mile walk down Main Street in Chatham.