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Publicolor: Mentoring with Paint

March 1, 2014

Free

Here is your opportunity to have fun while making a difference!

Please join Street Project and Publicolor in painting PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center.

You will be matched with a youth and act as a mentor while coloring a school for a day. No painting experience required. Volunteers will be available to provide directions.

Since we are teaching good work habits, we ask that you model excellent behavior and a strong work ethic with our students. Lunch will be served, however a donation of $10 is requested from volunteers to help defray the cost.

Dress appropriately with painting clothes and shoes. All other materials will be provided.

9:45 AM

PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center
185 Ellery St, Brooklyn, NY &#8206
Take the M or J to Flushing Avenue
(School is just behind the medical center)

Event will begin at 9:45AM and end at 2:45 PM.

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Date:
March 1, 2014
Cost:
Free

Organizer

Helping Hands

Volunteer Hours
5

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