Opportunity Details
Featured DIY - Awareness Ribbons
PLEASE NOTE: DIY DROP-OFF HAS CHANGED. DO NOT DROP OFF AT THE BOULDERS, OUR OFFICES HAVE MOVED. DROP OFF AT NEW OFFICES: 3409 W. MOORE STREET, RICHMOND, VA 23230 DROP OFF DAYS/TIMES: MONDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM IMPACT: NAMI Virginia promotes recovery and seeks to improve the lives of Virginians with serious mental illness through education, support, resources, advocacy, and anti-stigma campaigns. Community education is a large part of their mission and to that end, NAMI Virginia makes great use of awareness ribbons at public events. These ribbons provide the wearer an opportunity to show support to those in the community dealing with mental health challenges as well as a conversation starter if someone doesn’t recognize it. DIY volunteers will be crafting mental health awareness ribbons that will allow NAMI Virginia to provide to their members, friends and allies in the community free of charge. Each volunteer should make a minimum of 25 ribbons. See the "How To" section below for a link to instructions on how to make the ribbons. Supplies:
- Lime green ribbon, usually ⅜” wide. Most stores have a variety of ribbons you can buy: some with polka dots, stitching up the side, zebra print, and more. Avoid the ribbons with sheer in them as the glue will make them look messy.
- Flatbacked safety pins (¾” wide)
- E6000 or QuickGrip Glue - Do not substitute a weaker glue or the safety pins will come off quickly. Hot glue guns may be used as a last resort, but are very difficult due to the heat and stringiness of the glue.
- Clear School Glue
- Work surface covering (newspaper, paper towels, cardstock)
- Wet Wipes
How To: 1. Sign up for the project by clicking the button below. Every person who plans to volunteer (including youth) must sign up. You can create a volunteer team to sign up your group or family members. Read about how to create and manage teams. 2. Review the instructions and supply list. 3. DIY! We ask that each participant make a minimum of 25 ribbons. There is no maximum contribution for this project, but we will only be able to document 3 service hours for any DIY project. 4. Bring your completed DIY to the NEW HandsOn office (3409 W. Moore Street, Richmond, Va 23230) Monday, January 28th between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm OR Janury 29th between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Confirmed participants will receive 3 hours for submitting materials within these drop off times. No DIY form is needed.
Health & Wellness
Families, Low-income communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health-Based Concerns
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:13+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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