Crosby Scholars Iredell

Community Service
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Union Grove Community Building, 1869 W. Memorial Hwy, Union Grove, NC, 28689, United States
Union Grove Ruritan Chicken BBQ Sign up in the portal.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - Balloonfest
2023-10-21 09:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-22 09:00 - 18:00 | Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Sell water at the Hydration Station 1, 2, or 3. See details in student portal.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - V-Point Ruritan Breakfast
2023-11-04 07:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-02 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-06 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-02-03 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-06 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-04 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-01 07:00 - 10:00 | V-Point Ruritan Club, 2794 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville, NC, United States
Help with the breakfast at V-Point Ruritan. Details in the student portal.

Troutman Christmas Parade - Service Opportunity
2023-12-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Career And Technical School, 350 Old Murdock Rd, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Join us to March in the Troutman Christmas Parade. The first 50 students that sign up on the Crosby Scholars Student portal that participate in the parade will get a free Crosby Scholars Sweatshirt the morning of the Parade. Fun way to help spread the word about Crosby Scholars. They are also hosting a toy drive. If you are able to bring a new or unwrapped toy that would be much appreciated.

Virtual Community Service Event: Write Letters to First Responders! (6th-10th Grade)
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
6th-10th graders: Earn your community service hours!! Join us as we write letters and show our gratitude to First Responders. (Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services)

In this community service event, we will be writing letters to First Responders through Operation Gratitude. All that’s required is a device and a little bit of time! We will type our letters so that they can be easily collected and compiled by the Crosby team. Students will automatically receive their community service hours after attending the event.

Platform: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent out directly to registered participants)
How to sign up: Register directly in your Crosby Portal

Please come prepared to participate and have your cameras on. Thank you!
For any questions or concerns, please contact Zoe Harding at zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Virtual Community Service Event: Write Letters to First Responders!
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Middle schoolers: Earn your community service hours!! Join us as we write letters and show our gratitude to First Responders. (Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services)

In this community service event, we will be writing letters to First Responders through Operation Gratitude. All that’s required is a device and a little bit of time! We will type our letters so that they can be easily collected and compiled by the Crosby team. Students will automatically receive their community service hours after attending the event.

Platform: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent out directly to registered participants)
How to sign up: Register directly in your Crosby Portal

Please come prepared to participate and have your cameras on. Thank you!
For any questions or concerns, please contact Zoe Harding at zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Volunteer Opportunity V-Point Ruritan Breakfast
2024-10-05 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-02 07:00 - 10:00 | V-Point Ruritan Club, 2794 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville, NC, United States
Sign up to volunteer here

Harmony Christmas Parade
2024-12-01 12:30 - 15:00 | Harmony Elementary School, 139 Harmony School Rd,, Harmony, NC, 28634, United States
Crosby Scholars is participating in the Harmony Holiday Parade on December 1. The first 50 students to sign up and come to the parade will get a free sweatshirt. When you sign up, please put your student name and sweatshirt size.
Drop off Students between 12:30 -1pm at Harmony Elementary School. We will decorate a trailer and hand out sweatshirts.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IN SIGN UP GENIUS

PARADE ROUTE/PARKING/STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP:
Streets close at 1:30 PM and parade begins at 2 PM (all of Hwy 21 will be blocked off in both directions)
Parade Route: Harmony Elementary to Rosewood Assisted Living Home – Hwy 21
Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Rosewood Assisted Living Home – HWY 21 – We have no way of knowing what order we will be in the parade. We suggest you drop off your student and then make your way to the pick up location prior to the roads closing. This way you will be at the end of the parade when we arrive.
Please Note: Timing is contingent on our place in the parade. We will not know that until the day of the parade. Please be patient as we work through all of the details. We are trying to make sure we participate in parades all over the county and this year we have selected a parade in Northern Iredell County. You will earn Community Service Hours for participating.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Hartness Road "Adopt-a-Street" Cleanup
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Dollar Tree Statesville, 805 N. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Iredell Crosby Scholars students and parents are asked to help with our “Adopt-a-Street” volunteer effort to clean a mile stretch of Hartness Road in Statesville!. It’s a great way to earn service hours, contribute to the city of Statesville and beautify the community! We’ll meet at the Dollar Tree at 805 N. Center Street, Statesville at 10am. Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

Crosby Scholars has been a part of the “Adopt-a-Street” program since 2021 as part of our community service efforts.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Girls On the Run 5K (Salisbury, NC)
2025-05-03 06:30 - 11:30 | Salisbury Community Park, 935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28147, United States
The Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K happens in Salisbury, NC, but this is still a great volunteer opportunity for Crosby Scholars. It happens Sat., May 3, 2025 at the Salisbury Community Park.
There are various positions available for volunteering, with different time frames and skill sets needed, including the Cheer Team, Race Village Set Up, Happy Hair Station, etc. Click here to learn more about the positions needed and to sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Salisbury/GirlsontheRunoftheGreaterPiedmont5k

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Lake Norman Elementary School Spring Fling
2025-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Lake Norman Elementary School, 255 Oak Tree Rd, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Lake Norman Elementary School’s Spring Fling will be held on May 3rd. This is a community-wide event and they need help to make it a great one. All of the volunteer locations will be in the bus parking lot behind the school. Please arrive a few minutes early prior to the start of your shift. Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CADAA2DA0FE3-56161004-spring#/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Statesville Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Statesville
Help promote Crosby Scholars!
Here’s a great way to get Crosby volunteer hours during the summer. Join us at the Crosby Scholars booth during this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, wear your Crosby shirt, and represent!
It’s simple. Just explain the program to event attendees and talk about who we are and what we do. A Crosby staff member will be on hand at all times in case a question comes up that you can’t answer.
We have two hour slots available starting at noon, 2 and 4pm.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F45ABA82BAAFD0-57105462-juneteenth#/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: V-Point Ruritan July 4th Breakfast
2025-07-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Harmony Community Center, 187 Highland Ave, Harmony, NC, 28634, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Volunteers are needed for the V-Point Ruritan 4th of July breakfast (along with car show, tractor ride, and parade) this Friday at the Harmony Community Center. Students may help with cooking, serving beverages, cleaning tables, or other tasks as needed. A free breakfast is always provided to volunteers!
Click here to sign up (scroll to the bottom of the page to the link):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F45ABA82BAAFD0-50822055-vpoint#/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Kindness Closet
2025-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Kindness Closet, 532 Patterson Ave #130, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
Join Crosby Scholars at the Kindness Closet to pack hygiene items for families in Western North Carolina. 1 – 3pm (Arrive by 12:50pm) Limited spaces available. Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAE2CA7F4CE9-57442247-kindness

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on September 27th at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville campus for an in-person academy! This event will include academy sessions for all grade levels (6th-12th). Additionally, 6th-10th graders will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 10th grades!
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on October 25th at Mitchell Community College in Statesville for an in-person academy! This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 10th grades!
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on January 31st at Mitchell Community College campus in Mooresville for an in-person academy! T This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on February 28th at Mitchell Community College in Statesville for an in-person academy! This event will include academy sessions for all grade levels (6th-12th). Additionally, 6th-10th graders will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Student Leadership Workshop & Encouragement Letter Project
2026-03-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity from Appalachian State University for a hands-on leadership workshop that will include a community service project. It happens at the Statesville Goodwill Career Center from 11:30am – 1pm.

Hear from a Crosby Scholars alumni about what it looks like to lead through service and positive action.
High school students will reflect on their own journey and write letters of encouragement and empowerment to middle school scholars.
Date: March 21, 2026, Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Goodwill Career Center, Statesville
How to Join: Register in Crosby Connect HERE. If you have trouble, send an email to Jameka at jhaynes@crosbyscholarsiredell.org and she will add you.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: V-Point Ruritan Breakfast
2026-04-04 07:00 - 10:00
This opportunity typically occurs on the first Saturday of the month. Students may help with cooking, serving beverages, cleaning tables, or other tasks as needed. A free breakfast is always provided to volunteers.
Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA5A928A4FAC25-59076929-vpoint#/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Boys & Girls Club Pancake Day
2026-04-16 06:00 - 19:00 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
April 16: Boys & Girls Club Pancake Day
Join the Boys and Girls Club for Iredell County’s Happiest Day- Pancake Day! Check out volunteer opportunities. Several positions are needed, from the kitchen to the dining room, and more! Click here to sign up!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Hartness Road Clean-Up
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
