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Sow the seeds of kindness - Volunteer in Appalachia!

ASPI is seeking groups of volunteers to serve for a week or weekend in Appalachia...

 
Volunteer group from Newman Center at University of Kentucky

Who:   College groups, Church groups, Youth groups, Environmental groups, Scout troops, and others from near and far are invited to spend a week or weekend working with communities in and around Rockcastle County to make improvements in the local environment.

What:   We will be working on a variety of projects such as cleanups (river cleanup and illegal dumping areas), ecosystem restoration at an illegal ORV use area, trail maintenance, and various community revitalization projects. Some projects will be in collaboration with the US Forest Service, and Eastern KY PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment). Work at ASPI is also a possibility - gardening, trail and facility maintenance.  We will match the project to your group’s interests and skills.

Where:   ASPI has an office in Mt. Vernon, KY and also a Demonstration Center near Livingston, KY. Mt. Vernon is about 1 hour south of Lexington on Interstate 75. Housing is available for groups of up to 15 people. A donation to cover housing, food, and material costs is requested. (Fundraising is encouraged - Please ask for more information about fundraising ideas).

Explore the rich and colorful nature of this region while you’re here (if possible, we’ll take a day off from work to explore!) :

• Visit Berea- home of Berea College and hailed as the “Arts and Crafts Capitol” of Kentucky.   This region is full of musicians, storytellers, and craftspeople.   Visit Warren May’s dulcimer shop, Churchill Weavers and Berea College Crafts, as well as lots of other shops and galleries. 
  Also, we can arrange an evening program of storytelling, music, etc. if your group is interested.

Please contact Casey Sterr or Deb Bledsoe at ASPI for further info. ASPI Office: 606-256-0077 or email at aspi@a-spi.org.