Serve All and Play Ball!
Our Sunday Baseball Program is free to anyone who wants to join. In lieu of a 'fee', we are asking our players to perform organized community services. Any kid signing up for Coach Scot Baseball is encouraged to participate in a community service project or perform organized social responsibility on Roosevelt Island or in their own neighborhood. Events we have participated in as a group include: 'Plogging', which is cleaning up while jogging, hosting tables/booths at the island's Halloween festival, and volunteering with iDig2Learn. The kids very much take pride in their participation, learn lessons, and have fun.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: Roosevelt Island Historical Society "Make History Shine" !
What: About 10-12 kids needed to clean the five Historical Landmark signs on Roosevelt Island. Signs are in front of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Blackwell House, Lighthouse Park, Smallpox Hospital. Kids will be given supplies and instructions and assigned to one of the landmarks.
When: April 25 and/or April 26 1-3 PM
Where: TBD
RSVP?: Yes. Please RSVP to RooseveltIslandHistory@gmail.com with the subject line "Landmarks"
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: Plogging !
What: Plogging is light walking or jogging around the neighborhood and collecting litter. Upon return, the litter is separated into recyclable and landfill bins. We learn, get exercise, and clean up our community!
When: Begins mid-April. Usually meets Saturdays and / or Sundays at noon
Where: Near the bell at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
RSVP?: Just show up!
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COMPLETED IN 2026: iDig2Learn !
Volunteers needed (10yo and up) for light digging, removing invasive plants, and adding labels to trees around Lighthouse Park. And Plogging, (walking and litter cleanup). Please dress warmly and for a possible mess, with covered shoes, and bring your reusable water bottle. Gloves and tools will be provided. If it is pouring rain we will cancel. Players and families from Coach Scot Baseball volunteered and had a great day of fun and learning!
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