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GSW is proud to once again partner with the Fuller Center for Housing for a Blitz Build as part of the third annual Big Event, a service initiative dedicated to giving back to the local community. This April, we look forward to uniting the GSW community in a powerful demonstration of collaboration and civic engagement. This year, we are excited to join forces with South Georgia Technical College and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center to build a home for a deserving family creating a foundation for hope and stability right here in Americus.
GSW volunteer dates will be April 6-11 and 18. The house dedication is currently marked for May 3. Please register by March 13 if you would like a free t-shirt.
Contribute to making a difference in the Americus community
Receive volunteer credit and learn new skills while at the job site
Make new friends while creating memories with the GSW community
Volunteers who register by March 13 will receive a free t-shirt!
This specific type of service event educates GSW students while serving the local community as a whole. Our goal with each big project is to ensure our students are provided with the tools to better understand their environment and succeed well after their studies. We aim to:
Anyone! It is our goal to primarily engage our students with the event. However, faculty and staff will have opportunities to participate and lead informative sessions to better prepare our Hurricanes.
Volunteer hours for the Big Event will not be considered excused absences from class. Please be sure to coordinate with your instructors if you plan to participate.
Each volunteer will receive a Big Event T-shirt that you are encouraged to wear during the day. Teams may not know what duty they may have until the day of, so we recommend wearing comfortable shorts or pants and tennis shoes.
Be sure to wear clothes and that you do not mind getting dirty, as some locations involve painting, planting, or cleaning.
Tasks will depend on what day you volunteer for. Volunteer tasks for the Build Blitz may consist of painting, building, picking up sticks, raking, moving boxes, planting greenery, or organizing items.
As the Big Event tradition evolves, events will be chosen based on need and our capability to assist with the project.
No, experience is not expected. There will be a variety of tasks from beginner, intermediate, and expert depending on your skill level.
All pictures from last year's event can be found in the Big Event: Blitz Build | 2025 Facebook album.
Students will gain hands-on construction experience, problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration in a real-world project setting.
Students apply their skills to a meaningful cause, learning while actively contributing to a home-building effort that benefits the community.
Students will develop a sense of social responsibility, gain awareness of housing issues, and connect with the broader community.
Complete the volunteer sign-up form and submit your waiver to confirm your participation and secure your spot
Attend one mandatory orientation session on March 24 or April 2 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. to review volunteer responsibilities and event goals
Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes (boots or tennis shoes are recommended)
Show up at the job site at your registered time and work your full shift; Supervision, supplies, and training will be given
David is the President of The Fuller Center for Housing, and is proud to partner with GSW once again on the Blitz Build to honor the Carters. He explained at last year's Groundbreaking how the Carters got involved with Millard and Linda Fuller’s ministries, and “it changed everything. The ministries just exploded, so we want to honor them with this house.”
This year, GSW, SGTC, PSMC, and The Fuller Center for Housing are proud to partner in presenting a new home to a deserving family — David and Paris Jenkins and their three daughters — at 223 S. Hampton Street in Americus, Georgia.
Built with love, dedication, and the generous support of our community, this home will represent a fresh start and a safe place to build lasting memories. We are honored to welcome the Jenkins family into their new home and look forward to seeing their story unfold in this exciting new chapter.
Americus building event honors President Jimmy Carter and his family's community impact
Georgia Southwestern State University students, staff bring enthusiasm to last year's build
