From: CCE Communications
Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, October 17,
2012 2:28 PM
To: Lang, Julia
Subject: CCE Newsletter Week 4
CCE Listserv-
We hope that your week 4 is off to a great start and wish you luck with any midterms you may have. Make A Difference Day is almost here! On October 27th, people across the country will be participating in this national day of service. Take part in this national day of service and help better your community. More information for Make A Difference Day can be found in the newsletter as well as here online. Register now!
Have a good week,
-CCE Staff
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OSU Student Needs Your Help!
When: Monday-Friday
Where: OSU Campus
Description: A student in a wheelchair is experiencing difficulties moving around campus, and we are looking for volunteers to assist in his transportation to and from classes. He is taking 18 credits and has class at all different times Monday through Friday. If you have any daytime availability and are interested in volunteering for one or more pick-up/drop-off around campus, please contact us for more information!
Contact information: Tracy Bentley-Townlin, Associate Dean of Student Life: 541-737-3669
When: Thursday October 18th 5:00pm-7:15pm
Where: 6th & Jefferson
Description: The OSU Alumni Association is looking for volunteers to hold stop signs on Thursday, October 18th, for the Homecoming Parade of 2012. We are asking volunteers to meet at 6th & Jefferson, at 5:00pm. The Parade will begin promptly at 6:00pm, and will run approximately 1 hour. After the parade, the Homecoming Bonfire will begin at 7:15pm in the Callahan/ Wilson dormitory parking lot on 15th & Washington with appearances by Mike Riley, and alumnus Alexis Serna!
Contact Info: ERIC TAYLOR at (541) -737 -2351 or eric.taylor@oregonstate.edu
Career
Services Career Fair Volunteer
When: Wednesday October
24th and Thursday October 25th 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: CH2M Hill Alumni
Center, 725 SW 26th Street
Description: The Fall Career Fair is right
around the corner and we are looking for staff and student volunteers to help
make it a success! The Career Fair is a two day event held at the CH2M Hill
Alumni Center including a University-wide fair on Wednesday, October 24, and an
Engineering fair on Thursday, October 25. We currently have a number of
shifts that need to be filled from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for each day. We are
in need of around 40 volunteers in total.
Contact
Info: Kelly
DiCristina: 541-737-4717, kelly.dicristina@oregonstate.edu
Websites: http://oregonstate.edu/career/node/97
SAGE Garden Volunteer Work Party
When: Tuesday Oct. 23rd, and 30th from
4:00pm-7:00pm (or dusk)
Description: Garden for a good cause! We need your help in
the garden doing all sorts of things from prepping soil and mulching to
planting and harvesting. As always, we’ll have fire-roasted garden pizzas from
our cob oven to share.
Where: SAGE Garden, SW 4th Place & SW
Country Club Dr., Corvallis
Contact info: SAGE@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org or 541-737-9211
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAGE-Garden/106578112720385
ABC House Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon 2012
When: Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27,
2012
Where: Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon, OR (Hwy 20 & Weirich
Dr.)
Description: This event is a Half Marathon Fun
Race/Walk to raise money to help abused children. On Friday we need 5-10
volunteers help to set up tents, tables, barricades, banners, signs, etc
(10 am until 5 p). On Saturday we need volunteers to help deliver tables,
chairs, and other supplies to water stations, run a sound system (1) and help
with tear down and pack up at end. (8 am--2 pm). Anyone who helps with set
up on Friday for at least 4 hours will receive a free entry into Saturday's
race OR a volunteer T-shirt. Saturday volunteers will receive a volunteer
T-shirt and lunch.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, physicially able to carry or
move at least 25 pounds, ability to bend, stretch, climb a step ladder.
Contact Info: Tammy Bethman, ph: 541-926-2203,
email: info@runawaypumpkinhalf.org
Websites: www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org
Boys & Girls Club Middle School Dance and Activities
Supervisor
When: Friday, October 26th, 6:30pm-10:30pm; January 18th,
6:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Boys & Girls Club, 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis
OR, 97330
Description: Between 350 and 500 middle school youth attend
each Club Night (Middle School Dance) and volunteers are essential to provide a
fun and safe event. Volunteers will rotate between helping chaperone the dance,
supervising gym games, and hanging out in the games room. This is a dynamic
volunteer opportunity for energetic groups and individuals. October 26th
THEME: Neon Halloween; January 18th THEME: College Team Night
Volunteers must pass a background check. Volunteer Orientation will be held
the day of the dance from 6:30pm-7:00pm.
Contact Info: Liz Connor, lconnor@bgccorvallis.org, 541-757-1909
ext 210
Websites: www.bgccorvallis.org
OSU Center
for Civic Engagement Make A Difference Day
When: Saturday October 27th
Where: All over
Description: On Saturday, October 27th, 2012, millions
of volunteers will join together to make a difference in their communities.
Make a Difference Day is a national day to help neighbors, friends and
community members through acts of service, whether big or small. Oregon State
University wants to be a part of that impact by offering a few different
service opportunities in the Benton County area. Can’t find time for a project
on Saturday? Simple actions such as giving compliments or lending a listening
ear can also make a difference!
Contact Info: beaver.volunteer@oregonstate.edu
or 541-737-3041
Requirements: Must
register for a project!
Website: oregonstate.edu/cce/differenceday
Heartland
Humane Society Thrift Volunteers
When: Saturdays
10:00am-1:30pm or Thursdays 10:00am-1:30pm
Where: 411
SW 3rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Description: The mission of
Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop is to generate revenue to provide support
for the animals and programs of Heartland Humane Society and provide a source
of high-quality, low-cost used and new merchandise to the residents of
Corvallis and surrounding areas. We need 1-2 people to process incoming
donations (training provided) on Saturday mornings. The biggest need is the
1st, 3rd, & 4th Saturday of the month, but we would gladly accept
individuals who wanted to work as little as one Saturday per month, or as much
as every Saturday. We also need volunteers to help with retail sales on
Thursdays.
Requirements: Complete
volunteer training, volunteer regularly
Contact
Info:
Susan Wechsler susanwechsler@comcast.net
Websites: http://www.heartlandhumane.org/?q=node/9
Make
A Difference—Be a Coach
When: Fall
Where: Corvallis Parks and Recreations
Description: Remember when you played sports as a
child? It was fun, you made friends, it felt good and you learned to love
the game. You can help someone have this same experience. Make a
difference in a young person's life by becoming a volunteer coach for the Parks
& Recreation Department. Sign up now to coach Flag Football or Youth
Volleyball. It only takes 4 - 6 hours per week to share your love of the
sport with the children of Corvallis. Coaching is a fun and extremely
rewarding experience.
Contact
Info: The
season starts soon so call or e-mail Robert at 541-754-1706 / robert.thornberg@ci.corvallis.or.usfor more
information.
Website: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/
INTO OSU Cultural Ambassador Conversant Program
When: 1 term
commitment, flexible with student schedules
Where: INTO OSU
Description: Engage with international students on campus to
promote cultural awareness and increase well-being and gain valuable
international experience and skills relevant to a global career. Apply online here!
Contact info: 541-737-46601
Websites: http://oregonstate.edu/international/cultural-ambassador
Up
‘Til Dawn
When: Fall &
Winter Term
Description: Up Till Dawn is
a charity event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. St. Jude is a
hospital that focuses on catastrophic child illnesses and specializes in career
research and no family is ever asked to pay for care. Up Till Dawn is currently
seeking members to form an executive council. Members of the executive council
are in charge of organizing and running the event which will take place late
winter term.
Contact
Info: Please
send a resume to Kristin O’Leary at olearyk@onid.orst.edu and
any experiences with volunteering.
Website: www.stjude.org/utd
SMART-
Start Making A Reader Today
When: Tuesdays or Thursdays
now through mid-May (or as time allows)
Where: Lincoln Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Kings
Valley Charter School
Description: SMART is recruiting volunteers to read
one-on-one, once-a-week, with elementary school-aged children NOW at local
schools. We have a high need for Spanish readers at Lincoln Elementary on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 - 9:15 and 12:00 - 1:00. One hour, once a
week is all it takes to help children read!
Requirements: Complete an application at http://www.getsmartoregon.org. Must
be at least 18 and able to pass a national background check.
Contact Info: Christi Clark: cclark@getsmartoregon.org or 541-753-0822
Website: http://www.getsmartoregon.org
Boys & Girls Club Basketball Tournament Volunteer
When: December 8th,
8:00am-8:00pm, 3 hour shifts
Where: Boys & Girls Club, 1112 NW Circle Blvd,
Corvallis OR, 97330
Description: Join us at our basketball tournament and help
support basketball athletes by assisting with score keeping, operating the
scoreboard, and preparing courts between games. There is also an opportunity to
help with concessions.
Knowledge of basketball very helpful.
Contact Info: Liz Connor, lconnor@bgccorvallis.org, 541-757-1909
ext 210
Websites: www.bgccorvallis.org
Internship
at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
Description: The Boys &
Girls Club of Corvallis has many internship opportunities available in
various areas of study. You can gain experience working directly
with school-aged youth, learn how to plan and implement a
program, strengthen and effectively market athletic programs, and
more! All internships can be done for credit or for experience. For
a complete list of opportunities, please visit our website at www.bgccorvallis.org.
Contact
Info:
Liz Connor, lconnor@bgccorvallis.org,
541-757-1909
Website: www.bgccorvallis.org
OSU
Government Relations Office Student Employee
When: Application
deadline October 26th, Interviews first week of November
Description: OSU’s Government Relations Office is seeking a
student employee to assist with a number of projects during the 2012-13
academic year. Projects include:
·
Assisting
with outreach and correspondence to legislators about their constituents and
news or events at OSU.
Assisting
with organizing and implementing activities and advocacy efforts during the
2013 legislative session, including OSU’s lobby day in Salem.
Monitoring
local town halls and other legislative activities relevant to OSU.
Maintaining
legislative profiles and other databases, including redistricting maps.
Research
involving OSU’s Federal priorities.
Analysis of
federal budgets and programs.
Synthesis of
OSU contacts within the D.C. metro region.
Hours
Working hours
can be arranged to accommodate the student employee’s class schedule.
Total hours are expected to be approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Pay
$11.93/hour
Skills
Successful
applicants must demonstrate strong writing and web skills, including experience
with Excel, Powerpoint, and Drupal. Applicants should also demonstrate
familiarity with the university’s administrative structure and OSU’s education,
research, and extension missions and programs.
To apply
Submit a
letter of interest and a resume to heather.bene@oregonstate.edu by Friday, October 26.
Applications received after the October 26 deadline may be considered, but
preference will be given to those who apply by October 26.
Interviews
with candidates will be the first week of November.
Oregon State is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All undergraduate students
are encouraged to apply.
SAGE Garden Giant Pumpkin Party
Where: SAGE Garden
When: October 20th 2:00pm
Description: Get in the spirit of fall and join us at SAGE Garden
for our 3rd annual Giant Pumpkin Party! Activities include face painting,
games and crafts, fall food tasting, a scavenger hunt, a miniature corn
maze, as well as a raffle for pumpkins and prizes. The event is free, though
donations of $5-10 are encouraged to support the garden.
Contact info: email: sage@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
call: (541) 753-9211
Website: http://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/giant-pumpkin-party-at-sage/
OSU Career Services Career Fair
When: Wednesday October
24th and Thursday October 25th 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th
Street
Description: The Career Fair is a two day event
held at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center including a University-wide fair on
Wednesday, October 24, and an Engineering fair on Thursday, October 25.
Contact Info: Career Services 541-737-4085
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/career/
When: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 5pm–8pm
Where: Portland State University Stott Center Gym; 930 SW Hall Street; Portland, OR 97201
Description: Considering grad school? Connect with 125 grad schools that can help you make a difference. This FREE event will highlight programs in Social Work, Public Policy, Religious Studies, Public Interest Law, Nonprofit Management, Public Health and more.
For a taste of what the Idealist Grad Fairs are all about, check out this brief video, taken at the 2012 New York fair in September.
Free and open to the public, at the fair, you can:
- Learn about a range of
graduate programs offered by local, national and international
universities
- Engage with admissions
advisors about specific programs, admissions requirements and application
deadlines
- Attend a panel
discussion about admissions and financial aid
For driving directions and information about parking and public transportation click here.
Contact Info: RSVP at http://www.idealist.org/view/fair/mSd2tfKPjpFP/
Website: http://www.idealist.org/view/fair/mSd2tfKPjpFP/
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Where: Dennis Hall - First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis
Description: This celebration is one among hundreds of events taking place in towns and cities across the US on the second national Food Day. The goal of Food Day (www.foodday.org) is to bring together Americans from all walks of life to advocate for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way. The local celebration will feature two short films and presentations by three Corvallis area organizations that have been instrumental in helping to build a viable local food system.
FREE and open to the public - Suggested donation: $5 or canned food for the South Corvallis Food Bank
Presenters: Jen Brown (Edible Corvallis Initiative), Cindee Lolik (First Alternative Co-op), Rebecka Weinsteiger (Ten Rivers Food Web)
Food samples/sales provided by: First Alternative Co-op, Greenwillow Grains, La Mancha Orchard, Nuts Around the World, Oregon Cracker Company, Edible Corvallis Initiative, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Corvallis
Website: http://www.lwv.corvallis.or.us/local_food_oct2012.php
First
Alternative Co-op's Locavore's Winter Table
When: Saturday, October 27, 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd
Description: Learn how to eat local all year round! This free event will feature workshops on designing a local Thanksgiving menu, building cold frames, cooking with herbs, and more.
Please call 753-3115 to register so we know to expect you!
Contact Info: Donna Tarasawa: donnax@firstalt.coop, 541-753-3115
Website: http://firstalt.coop/lwt12/
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
http://www.usaweekend.com/section/MDDAY/Make-A-Difference-Day
Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041 - http://oregonstate.edu/cce
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