GUAM Herbarium is building a collection database that will virtually exhibit 60,000 plant specimens. Please join us in this digitization expedition.
 

5. GUAM Herbarium is building a collection database that will virtually exhibit 60,000 plant specimens. Please join us in this digitization expedition.

GSC’s Supporting Farmers, Sustaining Families initiative involves distributing locally grown produce to consumers, families in need, and charitable organizations in order to bolster the island’s agricultural economy and strive for increased food security in Guam.

We are looking  for high school students who would like to gain experience in an active and rewarding environment in our community gardens. Our Serve and Grow volunteers will receive hands-on opportunities that foster workplace skills, personal connections, and community service.  

 

Love working with kids, making an impact and changing the future? Then sign up for this project to  tutor and help out at Ironwood Housing in Dededo.

• Join us as we engage with the youth during our weekly visits!
• Participate in some of our workshops!

1. Ready to Drive: Familiarize yourself with the laws of the road! We can help you prepare for your written driver’s test.
2. Workforce Development: Gain helpful tips to get in the work field! Learn about how you can get smart with your money.  
3. Hafa Adai Orientation: For newcomers to Guam! Learn some helpful information that can help you transition to the life here on Guam. 

Goal: Students volunteer to assist individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities shop in local grocery stores. Students assist with pushing carts, retrieve materials from shelves, load into car.

Ideal for individuals or small groups of students. Research work can be primarily online. Some organizations require a Photo release and presentation permission needed before process can begin. This project allows the student to work from home with limited transportation and printing needed.

Sometimes all we need is a helping hand. Learn about what various non-profits do and share the information with as many people as you can. 

There are 12 parks in Kaiser Dededo, around 6 in Liguan with a combined total of more than 100 in 10 of our villages on Guam. These are Neighborhood Parks built within housing developments,  such as Pagachao-Agat, Liguan &, Kaiser, Dededo and many more.

Ideal for individuals or small groups of students to partner on each other’s garden . Cost for this project depends on materials available, donations and borrowed resources. Preferred location to facilitate project is at the student’s home, youth center or community location.

Excellent project for a group of students. Can be done on school premises, public park (Both with permission) or on private property. Project location must be thoughtfully considered, it must have access to storm water, drain water, or roadway runoff.