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Deadline: Jul 29, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Ready, Set, Grow - A Community Back to School Event
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Date: Aug 01, 2026 11:00 am - Aug 01, 2026 2:00 pm (EDT)
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Eastridge Mall, 246 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054, United States

About the event

Ready? Set? Grow! Get ready to grow into the new school year with community organizations working together to help ensure students and their families are ready to thrive in the new school year. There is something for everyone at this event, from kindergarten to 12th grade, from after-school care to homeschooling resources, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with your community and receive access to back-to-school services.
Gaston County Public Library
Gaston County Public Library
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Gaston County Public Library
Gaston County Public Library
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About the application

Thank you for working with us to start the new school year off right for families in Gaston County!

Terms & Conditions

By registering for or participating in this event, you agree to the following terms: All donations, school supplies, or services provided are on a voluntary basis. Participation is at your own risk. The organizing entity, its volunteers, and partners are not liable for any injuries, illness, or damages resulting from participation. Participants are responsible for their own personal items. The organizer is not responsible for lost or stolen property. By attending, you authorize the organizers to use photographs, videos, or other images taken at the event for promotional, social media, or marketing materials without compensation or further consent. Participants must behave in a respectful and orderly manner. Harassment, threatening behavior, or unlawful acts will result in immediate removal. No illegal substances, weapons, or tobacco products are permitted. The organizers reserve the right to amend these terms or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, including severe weather.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
School Supplies - Organization Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am 20 2
message Organize school supplies in the School Supply storefront.
Vendor Set Up Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am 20 3
message Greet organizations and assist them with vendor booth set up.
Volunteer Set Up Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am 4 2
message Organize T-shirts and snacks.
Volunteer Station Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4 2
message Give out volunteer T-shirts, supply volunteers with water and snacks.
Welcome Table Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 20 2
message Greet families and hand out program information and directions.
DJ Assistant Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 3
message Assist DJ with timing of announcements.
School Supply Store Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 20 3
message Assist families with School Supply store.
Volunteer Station Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 4 2
message Supply volunteers with water and snacks.
Welcome Table Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 20 2
message Greet families and hand out program information and directions.
Clean Up Eastridge Mall Aug 01, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 30 1
message Take down all signs, tables, chairs – help organizations with pack up and clean up.

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Ready, Set, Grow Volunteer Application
Ready, Set, Grow Volunteer Application
Ready, Set, Grow - A Community Back to School Event
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