Upcoming Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

Detroit Public School Beautification Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed to assist Burton International Academy to beautify their school grounds on Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. Burton International Academy is a vibrant community of over 500 students, serving students from PreK through 8th grade with a commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering holistic development. Wayne State University has an ongoing partnership with Burton International Academy to collectively support the local community.

Volunteers will be landscaping the front of the outside grounds of the school to create a more welcoming environment in front of the main entrance. Placing dirt, weeding, planting flowers/greenery and sprucing up the existing landscape are among the tasks that need assistance. Donations of flowers, plants (home propagated plants accepted), grass seeds, commercial grade woodchips, drainage rocks, garden border bricks and dirt are appreciated as well and can be brought the day of the event.

To sign up to volunteer and assist in this special community project, please email Mrs. Pelt at alexandria.mccray-thomas@detroitk12.org by Friday, May 17.