Duke in Durham Day

Aladine Elsamadicy, MS3
Photo Credit: Mimi Xu

I am the Davison Council Chair of the Service Committee. One of my tasks is to organize Duke in Durham Day (DIDD). DIDD is a bi-annual event where Duke Medical Students from all classes volunteer with local organizations. We had over 90 students volunteer, at over 10 volunteers sites. The sites included: Duke Remedy, Durham Rescue Mission, ReStore Habitat for Humanity, Urban Ministries, Diaper Bank, Sandy Creek Renovations, The Hub Farm, Scrap Exchange, Reach Out and Read Carolinas, El Centro Hispano/Durham County Health Department, and Veterans Health Fair. This is an opportunity for students to understand the needs in our community and to give their time to help better it, even if it is just for 3 hours. These organizations are very appreciative of our time volunteering and try to maximize the volunteering efforts with the group of students.
 

Durham Rescue Mission

I receive emails from the volunteer sites expressing their appreciation, which would make anyone happy. Sandy Creek stated, “What a group!  They got three important jobs completed, in spite of the rain.  Thanks to them and to your program for reaching out to Sandy Creek Park.” Another site, Hub Farm, emailed me, “Thank you all so much for coming out to the Hub for a very fun, wet, and productive workday! It was wonderful to work with you and we are so grateful for all your help and enthusiasm!”.

Reach Out and Read Carolinas

What are you waiting for? Most organizations in Durham would love to have you volunteer and spend time with them. DIDD fosters this collaborative connection with the community, and I cannot wait to see how we can make it even better in the Spring!

 

For more info, check out:
Duke Davison Council Service Page: http://www.dukedavisoncouncil.org/?page_id=50

Organizations:
Duke Remedy: http://sites.duke.edu/remedy/

Durham Rescue Mission: https://www.durhamrescuemission.org/

ReStore Habitat for Humanity: http://www.restoredurhamorange.org/

Urban Ministries: http://umdurham.org/

Diaper Bank: https://www.facebook.com/DiaperBankOfNorthCarolina/

Sandy Creek Renovations: http://www.sandycreekparkdurhamnc.com/

The Hub Farm: http://www.thehubfarm.org/

Scrap Exchange: http://scrapexchange.org/

Reach Out and Read Carolinas: http://www.reachoutandreadsc.org/

El Centro Hispano/Durham County Health Department: http://www.elcentronc.org/

Veterans Health Fair: http://caareinc.org/?page_id=72