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Join Georgia Southwestern for the inaugural "Big Event," a student-run service project serving the local community. This spring, we hope to bring Georgia Southwestern students together to say “Thank You” to the residents of Sumter County while also learning the impact of their service. For 2024, GSW will be partnering with the Fuller Center for Housing to host a Blitz Build to build a house in Americus, Georgia on South Hampton Street for a local family in need.
Contribute to making a difference in the Americus community
Receive volunteer credit and learn new skills while at the job site
Make new friends while creating memories with the GSW community
Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt if registered by March 14
This specific type of service event educates GSW students while serving the local community as a whole. Our goal with each Big Project is to ensure our students are provided with the tools to better understand their environment and succeed well after their studies. We aim to:
Anyone! It is our goal to primarily engage our students with the event. However, faculty and staff will have opportunities to participate and lead informative sessions to better prepare our Hurricanes.
Each volunteer will receive a Big Event T-shirt that you are encouraged to wear during the day. Teams may not know what duty they may have until the day of, so we recommend wearing comfortable shorts or pants and tennis shoes.
Be sure to wear clothes and that you do not mind getting dirty, as some locations involve painting, planting, or cleaning.
Tasks will depend on what day you volunteer for. Volunteer tasks for the Build Blitz may consist of painting, building, picking up sticks, raking, moving boxes, planting greenery, or organizing items.
As the Big Event tradition evolves, events will be chosen based on need and our capability to assist with the project.
No, experience is not expected. There will be a variety of tasks from beginner, intermediate, and expert depending on your skill level.
Attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation the last week in March to explain volunteer duties and goals to prepare for the event
Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes (boots or tennis shoes are recommended)
Show up at the job site at your registered time and work your full shift; Supervision, supplies, and training will be given
Enjoy yourself while making an impact on the community, learning new skills, and meeting new people
Peter is the Contractor for the house build, and calls this project a “triple win” because you get to help a family, learn new skills, and meet great people.
The student registration link will provide groups and individuals the ability to choose shift during the Big Event.
The impact of participating in the Big Event is limitless. Hear from individuals impacted across the community.
Contributions made to the Big Event will assist in providing necessary resources to our students and project. Make sure to click the dropdown menu and select the correct fund.