Simply defined in the military, “Green Zone” is referred to as a “safe place.” Institutions of higher learning have adopted what is called, “Green Zone Training” for faculty and staff. This training is geared towards creating awareness about the experiences and struggles faced by student veterans as they transition to academia, as well as provide sound practices and procedures to help the student veteran succeed. The Green Zone training should provide an in-depth understanding and knowledge-base of military culture, and the common experiences and struggles of service members, veterans and their families. All faculty and staff who complete the training receive a Green Zone decal that allows students to recognize their certification.

We are inviting any and all UNCW Staff to connect with our community and make use their annually awarded Community Service Leave. This Volunteer Day features Rise Up Community Farm!

This event assigns volunteers to assist Rise Up through various gardening tasks such as weeding and harvesting

Once you register for this volunteer opportunity will receive a follow-up confirmation email that contains further details on the event. Please be sure to save your confirmation email and read it carefully, as it may include extra steps like signing a waiver.

PLEASE NOTE: Transportation to the location is not provided and you will need to arrange your own travel to their Warehouse. You must also communicate with your supervisor for approval to take part as it may be during standard working hours.

For further details on Rise Up Community Farm, please see below:

Rise Up Community Farm's mission is to plant hope in our community and cultivate meaningful futures for those around us by working together to grow healthy food. Half of all produce from the farm goes to our neighbors in need in our community through partnerships with local food pantries and feeding programs.