Hands on D.C. 1998 will bring college students into District neighborhoods to administer much-needed repairs to 50 high schools. About 3,000 volunteers will commit to greening, mulching and renovation projects Saturday.

The event will raise funds for scholarships, according to a press release.

About 30 GW students will participate in the event through the Neighbors Project, said AmeriCorps member Deema Bayrakdar.

AmeriCorps members will lead groups working throughout the city, she added.

“I think it is good for (students) to get involved in their community and become aware of what is going on in D.C.,” Bayrakdar said.

The opening rally is at 9 a.m. at Eastern High School, 1700 E. Capital St., N.E. in D.C.

For more information, call Frank Pizzurro at 736-1657.

Hands on D.C. volunteers meet every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Francis Junior High School, 24th and N streets, N.W.