Events and Volunteerism
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By Jennifer Lazarz allup has many events that are great for families, friends, tourists and more, but we have an issue on the horizon- not enough people to continue to the legacy of historic events, or even to foster new events.
There are some outstanding service-based organizations within Gallup that put on a variety of events throughout the year that could use more helping hands and offer great benefits for you and your family. These organizations include the Lions Club of Gallup, the Gallup Elks Lodge, the Community Pantry, the Manuelito Children’s Home, the Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and more. There is something for everyone of every age when you join up with a service-based organization. First of all- why should you consider joining up with a local non-profit organization and volunteering? 1. Social perks- there are a ton of perks, especially in our post pandemic world, to joining up with a service-based organization. You can meet new people and reunite with community members who you maybe forgot were around. It’s a low-risk opportunity to meet people with similar interests and to find out about community needs. The people you meet may come from different work forces, demographics, backgrounds, and more, and you’ll encounter enriching conversations, great senses of humor, and more. 2. Community service- you can help. It doesn’t cost money to devote your time and energy to events in our community. The biggest value you can offer is being there, helping with some of the simplest tasks at events, like unloading materials, checking in participants, taking tickets and more. For example, the Manuelito Children’s Home organizes a 5k annually on Memorial Day weekend.
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