AppKIDS Volunteers Needed!
AppKIDS is a donor-funded initiative sponsored by the Staff Senate that provides local schoolchildren with winter clothing, essential supplies, and a fun, activity-filled day on campus!
We are seeking volunteers to help with this event by shopping for items or providing support for the campus event.
- Oct. 30 - Nov. 14: Shop for AppKIDS - Get details and sign up to be a shopper!
- Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m - 2 p.m. - AppKIDS Day on App State Campus - Sign up to support this in-person event!
Have questions or need more information? Contact co-chairs Holly Benson-McQueen and Mandy Southern at appkids@appstate.edu.
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