From: CCE Communications Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 2:48 PM
To: CivicEngagement@lists.oregonstate.edu
Subject: Winter Newsletter Week 2
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Happy Week 2! Check out all of our new service & job
opportunities.
In this newsletter:
Announcements:
¨ Calling all OSU Alum!
¨ MLK Day of
Service- Didn’t get registered?
New Service Opportunities:
¨ OSU College
Forests Volunteers
¨ Junior Achievement Volunteers
¨ Produce for the
People Work Parties
¨ Community Emergency Response
Team Program
¨ Work Unlimited Supported Living Program
¨ Students
Today Leaders Forever (STLF)- Pay it Forward Tour
¨ Linus Pauling
Institute’s Healthy Youth Program
New Events:
Jobs/Internships:
¨ Work Unlimited
Supported Living Program (new)
¨ UHDS Tour Ambassadors, application
due Feb. 8th (new)
¨ Community Relations Facilitators
2013-2014, application due Jan. 30th (new)
¨ Civic Education Project
Spring/Summer Staff application due February 1st, 2013
¨ White House Internship
application due January 27th, 2013
¨ Non-profit Board Member Training
NEED
TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR HOURS? THE CCE CAN HELP:
Please help us to report on the great work that OSU students have accomplished
in our community. We encourage you to submit these forms to track your service
hours with the CCE. Follow this link to our
handy, dandy community service tracking form.
***If you would like to see your service events/announcements in our newsletter, please submit them here by Tuesday at 5pm. The newsletters will go out on Wednesdays. ***
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Calling
all OSU Alum!
The
CCE is currently working with Career Services to put together a website and
resources for students who are looking into entering careers that serve the
common good. We are looking for alums of OSU who are in common good careers to
share testimonials about their experience serving in a career field that
benefits the common good. If you’d be interested, please email cce.communications@oregonstate.edu
for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service- Didn’t
Get Registered?
The
registration forms for our MLK Day of Service projects are closed. If you're interested in volunteering and didn’t get
registered, please still plan to show up Saturday morning at 9am at McAlexander
Fieldhouse. We will have last minute cancellations and no shows and would love
to fill those spots with walk-ins! Please bring gear for the rain, such as rain
jackets, shoes, pants, etc. in order to be prepared for outdoor projects.
Thanks for the great response from the OSU community! We'll be looking to
expand and increase the number of projects next year!!!
New
Opportunities
OSU College Forests Volunteers
When: Various times, see below
Where: Various College Forests locations
Description: Fall was a busy term here at College Forests.
Winter will prove to be the same. We will be having several upcoming volunteer
events:
- Tuesday
January 15
(9am-1pm) Trail work @
Quercus Meadow Trail
- Saturday
January 19
(10am-1pm) Arboretum Trails graveling
- Saturday
January 26
(9am-1pm) Arboretum Tree
i.d. interpretive post maintenance
- Tuesday
February 5
(9am-1pm) Bridge repair @
Homestead Trail
- Thursday
February 7
(9am-1pm) Arboretum Forest
Landscaping
- Saturday
March
2
(9am-1pm) Arboretum Office
Landscaping
- Saturday
March 9
(9am-1pm) Trail work @ Ridge
Trail
OSU College
Forests will provide water, snacks, gloves and all tools and supplies.
Requirements: All participants will be required to sign a
liability waiver (one per calendar year), and bring closed-toed shoes, long
pants, a shirt, gear suited for weather (rain jacket), long sleeves (for
blackberry and poison oak), and a water bottle.
Contact Info: Douglas Pereira: 541-737-6702 or collegeforestsvolunteer@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://www.cof.orst.edu/cf/recreation/volunteer_info.php
| http://www.cof.orst.edu/cf/
Junior Achievement Volunteers
When: February 8th, 7:15 am
Where: Weatherford Hall
Description: Spend a day teaching financial literacy to youth in
a Title I school. Volunteers will be paired with a community figure to teach
together. Meet at Weatherford at 7:15am on February 8th for breakfast and
transportation to the school. All materials will be given to volunteers several
days in advance allowing for ample preparation time. Expand your communication,
public speaking, organization, and skills with you while giving back to the
community. Register by January 31st, 2013 by emailing Carol Hahn at carol.hahn@bus.oregonstate.edu.
Contact Info: Carol Hahn carol.hahn@bus.oregonstate.edu
Website: http://www.ja.org
Girls on the Run Coaches
When: March 11-June 4th (Not during Spring Break)
Where: Corvallis area
Description: There are two coaching opportunities, each with
different duties:
Head
Coach: Head coaches are in charge of facilitating practices and teaching the
curriculum.
Assistant Coach: Assistant coaches support the head coach by helping with the
lessons and keeping the girls on track.
Not enough time to be a coach, check out our Practice Partners!
Practice Partner: Volunteer position for individuals interested in
providing support for Girls on the Run participants during the
10-week season and at the 5K celebration. Practice partners provide
enthusiasm, encouragement and support to the girls throughout the program, at
the practice 5k and at the Girls on the Run 5k race. No training needed.
Applications are available on the website
Contact Info: girlsontherun@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://www.gotrwillamette.org/
Produce for the People Work Parties
When: Thursday, Jan 17th 10 am – 2 pm & Saturday,
Feb 9th 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Westside Community Church; 4000 SW Western Blvd in
Corvallis, OR
Description: Produce for the People is a collaborative,
volunteer-lead garden with a focus on growing produce for ourselves and
donating to low-income people. We are inviting you to attend two upcoming work
parties at our community garden. We will be spreading leaves, and doing other
small projects to ready our garden for spring planting. Please bring shovels,
wheelbarrows, and gloves, if you have them, although we have some to share.
Requirements: None
Contact Info: Joy Lile: lilejo@onid.orst.edu
Website: http://health.oregonstate.edu/producing-for-the-future
| http://health.oregonstate.edu/producing-for-the-future/corvallis-worms-garden
Community
Emergency Response Team Program
When: Various Dates (see the flyer below)
Where: Police Conference Room in the Law Enforcement Building
(180 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR 97330
Description: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their
areas and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety,
light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members
can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when
professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members
also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more
active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. The deadline
to register for classes is Feb. 1st, 2013
Contact info: Erik Rau, 541-766-6114 or erik.rau@co.benton.or.us
Website: http://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/ems/
Students Today Leaders Forever- Pay It Forward Tour
When: March 22nd,
2013- March 30th, 2013
Where: Departure: Corvalis, OR
City 1: Eureka, CA
City 2: Santa Rosa, CA
City 3: San Jose, CA
City 4: Arroyo Grande, CA
City 5: Carson, CA
Destination: San Diego, CA
Description: All STLF College Pay It Forward Tours travel to six
cities across the country over the course of nine days. We will carry out
a service project in each of those communities visited, work with a variety of
organizations and social issues over the course of the week. Through
evening activities and reflection, the Tour is an opportunity to build
meaningful relationships and learn about issues affecting communities across
the country and your own. Each Pay It Forward Tour consists of up to 40
students, is entirely student-led, and is open to all college students
regardless of where they go to school.
The cost of the Oregon State Pay It Forward Tour is $450. That amount
covers all travel, lodging, two t-shirts, 1 or 2 meals per day, and more.
This includes a $125 nonrefundable down payment upon registration, with
the remainder due prior to Tour departure. Be sure to register soon!
If the cost of the trip would be a deterrent to your attendance, please
consider applying for financial aid at aid.stlfosu.org
or contacting us to set up a payment plan. Our funds are limited and need-based
so please request the minimum amount you require. We do not want to prevent any
students from attending purely because of cost.
Contact info:oregonstate@stlf.net
Website: trip.stlfosu.org
Linus Pauling Institute’s Healthy Youth Program
When: Winter Term
Where: Linus Pauling Building
Description: The Linus Pauling Institute’s Healthy Youth Program
offers youth cooking classes each term, and they need your help! They are
looking for students who like to cook, enjoy working with children, and are
interested in nutrition education. Each week, volunteers lead a small group of
student chefs, ages 6-12, through recipe exploration. Volunteers teach cooking
basics and engage students in discussions about healthy eating while guiding
them through food preparation.
The volunteer commitment is 3 hours per week for each class, with additional
opportunities including recipe development, program planning, and other
outreach efforts.
Contact info: If you are interested, please contact Casey
Bennett, Program and Intern/Volunteer Coordinator at casey.bennett@oregonstate.edu
to get started on the application process.
Website: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/healthyyouth/index.html
Upcoming
& Ongoing Opportunities
Corvallis Gondar Sister Cities Association(C-GSCA)
Ethiopian Dinner & Auction
When: Sunday, January 27, 2013, from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm. (some
positions require only 1-hour shifts)
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW.
West Hills Rd., Corvallis, Oregon
Description: Corvallis has a sister city in Gondar, Ethiopia,
where C-GSCA builds wells and works in a school that serves 2,000 students.
Volunteers are needed to help in preparing and cooking foods (under
supervision), set-up of hall with tables, chairs, serving of food trays to
participants, and/or clean-up for a fudnraising event.
Requirements: Ability to work at a steady pace to meet deadlines;
friendly and polite; and willing to be supervised and have a good time enjoying
the Ethiopian culture and traditions
Contact Info: Don Prickel: 541-760-0252 or donprickel44@gmail.com
Website: www.sistercities.corvallis.or.us
Occupy
Sandy- Hurricane Relief Donations
Remember
the devastation of Hurricane Sandy?
Visit
the Occupy Sandy "Wedding" Registries to select supplies like
goggles, trash bags and diapers and send directly to the victims of Hurricane
Sandy....or make a $ donation to help thousands rebuild their homes and
businesses here: Occupy Sandy: http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/donate/.
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/wedding-registries/
#26Acts
Initiative
Newtown's
heartbreak has a lot of us asking, "What can I do?" Thinking about
this, Ann Curry took to social media and asked people to imagine what would
happen if all of us committed to 26 acts of kindness to honor each life lost in
Newtown.
https://www.facebook.com/26acts
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15999109-if-you-do-good-youll-feel-good-ann-curry-explains-origins-of-26acts-of-kindness?lite?
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/17/15972814-inspired-to-act-26acts-of-kindness-to-honor-those-lost-in-newtown-conn?lite
Campus
Recycling’s Repair Fair Volunteer
When: Fairs are monthly, times variable
Where: Student Sustainability Center, 738 SW 15th Street (15th
St near Western)
Description: The OSU
Waste Watchers needs volunteers with repair skills - computers,
electronics, furniture, general household items, clothing, anything! We are
hosting monthly Repair Fairs, workshops at which students and community members
bring broken items and learn how to fix them.
Our first Repair Fair was on October 29th and was very successful. Learn more
about the event in this
blog post or view
photos on Facebook.
Requirements: Skills and experience in
repairing computers, electronics, furniture, household items, clothing or other
items
Contact Info: Andrea Norris, 541-737-5398
Website: http://recycle.oregonstate.edu/volunteer
Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center
When: Ongoing,
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
Where: McLean
Hall at First Christian Church, 603 Madison Ave
Description: The
Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center provides a safe place for low income
individuals to gather and socialize. Refreshments and games are provided as
well as a place for individuals to receive mail. Volunteers are needed to stock
supplies, socialize with guests, and clean the facilities.
Contact
Info:
541-738-7500, email: project.action@drop-in.org
Websites: http://www.corvallis.drop-in.org/
There
are MANY more on-going service opportunities! They can be found here.
New Events:
APA Welcome Reception
When: Tuesday -
January 22, 2013. 6-8 p.m
Where: MU Ballroom
Description: Doors open at 5:30p.m. Dinner is free and tickets
will be available at Snell 149 Information Desk.
Ticket Distribution Date: January 14th
Join us to learn about getting connected and involved with our A&PI and
multicultural organizations, Pacific Islander Celebrations, and meeting other
students.
Aloha attire is suggested. Organizations that make up LEAP @ OSU:
Alpha Pi Omega, Asian Pacific American Student Union, Hui O' Hawaii, Asian
& Pacific Cultural Center, Cambodian Students Association, Indian Students
Association, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., Hula Club, Omega Delta Phi, EPIC,
Polynesian Culture Club, Isang Bansang Pilipino, Japanese American Student
Association, Japanese Students Association, Korean Students Association, Sigma
Beta Rho Fraternity, HMONG, Vietnamese Student Association, Teo Chew
Association
Contact info: For accommodations related to ability, please
contact 541-7379033.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/361347543964330/?ref=2
Upcoming Events:
Martin Luther King
Jr. Day of Service
When: Saturday
January 19th 8:30am-1:30pm
Where: Meet between 8:30am and 9am at the McAlexander Field House
Description: Join the CCE
and the OSU Campus as we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through
a day of service. We have 8 projects to choose from, each of which can be found
here.
Contact
Info:
beaver.volunteer@oregonstate.edu
Website:
http://oregonstate.edu/cce/mlk-day-service-projects
Corvallis
Indoor Winter Market SNAP Program
When: The Corvallis
Indoor Winter Market is open 9am to 1pm every Saturday from January 12th until
April 13
Where: Guerber Hall at
the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street
Description: Students can
now use SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to buy fresh local food
at the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. All SNAP recipients can use their Oregon
Trail card at the indoor farmers’ market to purchase fruits and vegetables,
plant starts, meat, dairy, and bread. Through Ten Rivers Food Web’s That’s My
Farmer SNAP Incentive Program, students who spend at least $6 of their SNAP
benefits at the market will receive an extra
$6
in market tokens that are redeemable for fresh foods. The same program operates
at the outdoor Corvallis and Albany markets. However, the tokens are not
interchangeable.
Zia
will be selling coffee to raise funds to continue running the program. Stop by
and support our local farmers and community.
Contact
Info:
Dan Blaustein-Rejto dan@tenriversfoodweb.org
Website:www.corvallisindoorwintermarket.blogspot.com
When: April 12-14th,
2013
Where: Lewis and Clark
College in Portland
Description: The
Bard Center for Environmental Policy invites you to attend the C2C Fellows workshop
series. C2C stands for Campus to Congress, Corporation, City Hall, and
Capitol Hill. Our weekend workshops cover communication, entrepreneurship,
environmental and climate science, media, raising capital, and other critical
topics. Current college students (undergrads and grad students), recent
graduates, and other excited 20-somethings from across the country are
welcome to apply.
Applications
are due 10 days prior to each workshop, and can be submitted on our website.
Contact
Info:
Jess Scott 845-752-4514
Website: www.c2cfellows.org
Ethiopian Cultural Dinner & Auction
When: January 27th,
2013 5:00-8:00pm
Where: First
Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW. West Hills Rd
Description: Enjoy a cultural evening with authentic
Ethiopian foods, coffee, ethnic costumes, and a brief explanation about the
people and their religions. Funds
raised will support teacher training, science equipment, and teachers from
Tsadiku Yohannes Elementary School to visit Corvallis schools. $22 (adults),
$10 (ages 7-14), free (ages 6 and under). Tickets available at Grass Roots
Bookstore in Corvallis, online, or
via phone.
Contact
Info:
Crystal 541-754-6364
Website: http://sistercities.corvallis.or.us/gondar-news/ethiopian-cultural-dinner-auction-january-27-2013
Work
Unlimited Supported Living Program
Description: I am looking for
interns and volunteers for our Work Unlimited Supported Living program
(formerly COI’s Permanent Supportive Housing program). The program provides
case management services to individuals in our community who have special
needs, 90% or more of whom are residents of the Benton Plaza, the Julian Hotel,
or other low-income housing facilities, have a severe/chronic mental illness or
other disabling condition.
The
purpose of our program is to assist clients in managing their illnesses or
disabling conditions so they may continue to live independently and not fall
into homelessness, addiction, or crime and thereby require more costly social
services
In
the past, OSU interns and volunteers assisted in developing plans and programs
in the following five areas: the importance of a balanced diet: regular
physical exercise; increasing participation in activities; reducing intake of
non-prescribed drugs & alcohol; and developing social support networks. The
internship is located at the Benton Plaza (408 SW Monroe).
Contact
Info:
If any student is looking for an internship or would like to volunteer, please
have them call me, Gerry Perrone, at 541-231-1852 to set up a tour at the
Benton Plaza.
Description: The Office of
Admissions and University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) are looking for
candidates to fill positions as TOUR and/or UHDS Ambassadors for the 2013-14
school year.
Ideal
Candidates:
- have
a wide range of OSU experiences
- enjoy
working with people
- have
public speaking skills
- are
outgoing
- are
self-motivated
Benefits
of Being a TOUR or UHDS Ambassador:
- excellent
work experience in a professional setting
- positively
impact future OSU students and families
- work
within a dynamic team environment
- competitive
pay
- leadership
credit and a resume-building experience
Qualifications:
- Current
undergraduate student in good academic standing.
- All
Ambassadors must maintain full time student status and a minimum 2.75
institutional cumulative grade point average during their period of
employment.
- Full
time student at Oregon State University for at least three terms with the
intention of remaining a full-time student during the 2013-14 academic
year.
- Demonstrate
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to effectively and positively represent Oregon State University.
- Commitment
to promoting diversity.
- Knowledge
of resources and services at Oregon State University.
- Well-rounded
academic and co-curricular experiences at OSU.
- Exhibit
leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline and self-confidence.
- Possess
a current, valid driver’s license.
The
application can be found at http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu/app.
All application materials must be received by February 8, 2013.
Community
Relations Facilitators 2013-2014
Description: We currently
seeking applicants to serve as Community Relations Facilitators (CRFs) for the
2013-2014 academic year. Please encourage students to apply! CRFs work with
student staff and residents at University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) in
a variety of educational endeavors related to social justice and
diversity. Applications will close on Wednesday, January 30th.
More information and application can be found at oregonstate.edu/uhds/iheartcommunity
Civic
Education Project Spring/Summer Staff
Description: The Civic
Education Project (CEP), a leadership and civic engagement program at
Northwestern University, is NOW HIRING exceptional staff for our 2013 Spring
& Summer service-learning programs. Join CEP for a weekend, week or month
in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Baltimore or Washington DC this Spring or
Summer! Apply now to work with outstanding middle and high school students from
across the country.
Instructional, residential and
administrative positions are available! Staff receive a cash stipend, room and
board, and training in service-learning and experiential education. Travel
reimbursement is available for many programs. Complete details can be found
here: http://www.civiceducationproject.com/jobs
Desired
Qualifications include:
•
Experience facilitating service-learning or experiential education programs *
Experience with educational leadership, teaching, residential life, or
administration * Experience working with outstanding high school or junior high
school students * Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and
supervisory skills
The
CEP online School Year Application and Summer Application are now available: http://www.civiceducationproject.com/jobs
Applications
are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received until all positions are
filled - apply early to receive full consideration!
Spring
& returning summer staff applications due: January 1 New summer staff
applications due: February 1
YOU
have the power to create life-changing experiences for young student leaders!
Live and learn from a community of dedicated, passionate staff - Apply today!
Description: The White House
Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional
experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to
mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of
the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the "People’s
House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation. The
application for the Summer 2013 White House Internship Program is now open.
Deadline for applications is January 27, 2013. For more information and to
apply please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships.
Description: Financial
Stewardship Resources will be hosting a training for nonprofit board members at
OSU on January 19th. This training is open to anyone interested in working with
nonprofits. We have just opened up our student rate for this event. It will be
offered at $60 for a full day of training (normally $110).
There
will be appx 500 board members from all over the state and instructors from
across the county present, so it is also an excellent networking opportunity
for students.
Items to note:
* Cindy Cumfer and Kay Sohl, authors of the Oregon Nonprofit Handbook, will
each be teaching workshops and have a table during lunch to answer questions
about the book (new edition just came out).
* The Foundation Center will be hosting a workshop.
* Individual trainings for board officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer), as
well as one for new board members.
* Keynote speaker is Melanie Herman from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center -
she will be discussing the Top 10 Legal Risks for Nonprofits.
* We will also be unveiling our new name and website!
Website: www.financialsteward.org
http://www.facebook.com/26acts?fref=ts
Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041 - http://oregonstate.edu/cce
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