Builders Beyond Borders is committed to the values of service to others both abroad and in our own backyards. To participate, students are required to volunteer with their teams on local community service projects. In this way, we address the needs of our friends and neighbors and show our students even more ways they can help others. Below are some examples of our local projects.

• Nature Center: Our students helped to build a new facility at Sherwood Island State Park to teach visitors about local wildlife and the importance of protecting our ecosystem.
• Make a Difference Day: As part of a nationwide annual day of service, B3 teams volunteer on projects throughout the local area, helping other nonprofits address the needs of families in our communities.
• Clean Water Projects: Annual projects to clean our waterways and ecosystems with local Rotary Clubs are part of larger a “greener” mission for B3; we are conscientious of our impact on the environment, take steps to minimize our waste, and work hard to preserve the local environment.
• Food Drives: Working with Al’s Angels and Operation Hope, we help collect, package and distribute holiday food donations for needy families in CT and New York.

We look for community service projects that address the needs of local families and charities. If you have an idea for a project or would like to contribute funding for local projects, please email Craig Skinner.