From: CCE Communications Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:14 AM
To: CCE Communications Coordinator
Subject: Newsletter Week 8 11/14
CCE Listserv-
Our applications for Alternative Spring Break 2013 trips are now up on the website! Alternative Spring Break Trips are a fantastic way to give back to the community and spend your Spring Break traveling to a new city with a group of other OSU students, learning about a pressing social issue, completing service projects and having fun! We have three great trips available—Yakima, WA | Ashland, OR | San Francisco, CA. Applications are due Monday, November 26th, at the Snell 149 info desk. Find more information here!
-CCE Staff
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Home Life Inc. Corvallis Community Christmas Parade
Volunteer
When: November 23, 2012, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: 25th and Fillmore and then downtown Corvallis
parade route
Description: Help Home Life and the Kiwanis participate in
the Annual Corvallis Community Christmas Parade! Home Life is a private,
non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization providing safe, integrated, community
living services for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for persons
with developmental disabilities.
We need help decorating the bus that will serve as our float for the parade and
then walking along the parade route near our bus handing out candy etc.
Volunteers will collaborate with our adult clients who have developmentally
disabilities. We would like 2-4 volunteers.
This should be a very fun event! Pizza will be provided.
Requirements: Must be 18 or older, no experience
required. Background check not necessary because our staff will be present and
volunteers will not be unsupervised with our clients. |
Contact Info: Mike Lee, 541-754-6163
Websites: http://www.homelifeinc.org/history.htm
Christmas
Storybook Land Volunteers
When:
Saturday
November 24th, 2012 9am-3pm
Where: Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR
Description: CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK LAND needs 200 volunteers
to set up over 85 Christmas scenes for its 36th presentation year at the Linn
County Fairgrounds in Albany. Volunteers will unload 7 semi-trucks and set up
scenes to create the Christmas forest wonderland. A snack break and free lunch
will be provided.
Contact info: Joyce Moreira moreiraj@comcast.net
Websites: http://christmasstorybookland.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
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
The Arts Center Weekly Volunteer
When: ASAP
Where: 700 SW Madison Avenue Corvallis, Oregon
Description: We are currently looking for someone with
organizational, office, and some leadership skills to be our volunteer
coordinator. We are also searching for volunteers who can commit to 2.5 hours a
week for basic phone answering/retail/mailing jobs. We are also searching for
volunteer who can be on call to help out with mailings, or moving furniture/art
items, or can fill in for the weekly jobs above.
Contact Info: Joni King ph:
541-754-1551
Website: http://theartscenter.net/
City Hall Ambassadors
Volunteer Program
When: Shifts are scheduled in 3 hour blocks from 8am-11am;
11am-2pm; and 2pm-5pm. M-F (non-holidays)
Where: City Hall at 501 SW Madison Ave (Parking is provided)
Description: City Hall Ambassadors are volunteers who
provide reception services at the front desk of City Hall.|
Qualifications:
Experience working with the public
Experience with, or knowledge about, local government
General familiarity of the Corvallis community
Friendly, positive attitude
Criminal background check required
Fill out online application at the following website: http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4845&Itemid=5083
Contact Info: Kathy Louie at 541-766-6901
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.
SSI
Project Grant Opportunities
SSI
Accepting Project Grant Applications until November 18
The Student Sustainability Initiative (SSI) is now accepting applications for
project grants. Up to $21,600 is available for projects this year, and any
individual OSU student or student group can apply for up to $6,000 in funding.
Projects that benefit OSU students and the SSI's mission of "advancing
student efforts to create a culture of sustainability at OSU through action,
education, and opportunity" are more likely to be funded. More
information can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/ssi/funding/projects,
and any questions should be directed to the SSI Fee Board Chair (ssi.feeboard@oregonstate.edu). Applications
are due November 18th.
Corvallis Environmental Center Winter Internships
When: Deadline for
Application is Friday, November 23rd
Description: The Corvallis Environmental Center has five internship
positions for this winter in the areas of sustainable agriculture, food and
garden education, events, and outreach! Interns at the Corvallis Environmental
Center take on meaningful work and gain the opportunity to learn more about the
local food system, sustainable agriculture, food justice, and outreach work.
Find out more about each internship using the links on the CEC Internships page. Internships may
be taken for 1 to 12 credits from Oregon State University or Linn Benton
Community College. Typically, 30 hours of intern work = 1
credit. Check with your advisor about additional departmental
requirements for internships. Winter internships begin in mid-January and run
through March. Applications are available for download here!
Websites: http://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/about/internships/
DC
Nonprofit Summer Internship Program
When: Early Deadline
Dec. 5th
Description: Apply by the priority deadline of December
5 to receive a 5% tuition discount.
Spend
a summer in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that will help
set you apart after college. The comprehensive program sponsored by The
Fund for American Studies includes a guaranteed internship placement,
courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing in
downtown Washington.
EXPERIENCE
We’ve
been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee
all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work
with a variety of nonprofit organizations focusing on issues like education,
healthcare, homelessness, and the environment.
CONNECTIONS
Who
you know does matter - especially when it comes to your future job search. IPVS
will allow you to make valuable professional connections and practice
networking skills in a real-world setting. You can participate in a mentor
program, service projects, attend professional development seminars and network
with alumni.
LOCATION
Washington,
DC is the perfect place to explore a career in the nonprofit sector while
enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free
Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as sports
events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants through
program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the monuments, a
day trip to Mt. Vernon, canoeing on the Potomac River, and outing to the
National Zoo.
SERVICE
As
a part of IPVS you will participate in community service projects that are
designed to deepen your involvement and impact in the community as well as your
understanding of issues here in the nation’s capital.
COURSES
FOR CREDIT
Earn
up to 9 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s George Mason University.
Mason was recently ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World
Report. IPVS has a curriculum that is designed to explore the unique
history and ethics of voluntary service in America.
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Students
will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 7, 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of December 5,
2012 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship
consideration, as well as a 5% tuition discount.
Contact
Info:
For more information, please visit www.DCinternships.org/IPVS
or contact IPVS Manager, Kristen Wright by email at IPVS@tfas.org or by phone at 202.986.0384.
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Faces of Homelessness Panel
When: Nov 14th
6-8pm
Where: MU 109B
Description: Local individuals share personal experiences of
homelessness. Canned food donations requested at the door; proceeds will go to
Jackson Street Youth Shelter and Community Outreach. *FREE APPETIZERS
PROVIDED*
#beBEAVERBOLD
Flash Mob
When: 12pm Friday, November 16th
Where: MU Quad
Description: In order to ensure our “#beBEAVERBOLD: Participate
in College Colors Friday” is a success this week, we will need your help.
The
Student Events and Activities Center is requesting that everyone please help us
out by promoting our event through “Class Raps” today and tomorrow.
Our
event, for those of you who have not heard of it before, is promotion of school
spirit and bringing back the traditions of the university by wearing
College Colors on Friday. As an incentive for participation we will be hosting
a “Flash mob” in the quad at noon this Friday, with hot chocolate
available afterwards. We will be taking pictures during the event as well.
America
Recycles Day @ OSU: Special Recycling Collection
When: November 15th from 12-4pm
Where: Memorial Union Brick Mall
Description: To celebrate America Recycles Day, OSU Campus Recycling wants to help you recycle your
hard-to-recycle items! Bring Styrofoam, film plastics, electronics, and more
(visit http://tiny.cc/recyc2012 for a full list) to the Memorial Union Brick Mall for FREE
recycling on November 15th from 12-4 p.m. Both departmental and personal items
will be accepted. Whether or not you have items to recycle, drop by to write a
message in a bottle, add it to our bottle igloo, and you will win a reusable
water bottle!
Contact Info: OSU Recycling
Websites: Find Us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/osurecycling
Follow Us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/osurecycling
Energy
Civil War
When: November 14th-21st
Where: OSU Campus
Description: Leading up to the Civil War football game, students
at each school will compete to conserve and create their own energy. Dixon
Recreation Center will put 10 of its ReRev cardio machines up against 10 of
Oregon's to see which school can generate the most!
There are several ways to get involved.
·
The
easiest way to participate is to stop in Dixon Recreation Center and use one of
the ReRev cardio machines marked with an Energy Civil War logo (pictured to the
left). Your entire workout will contribute to OSU's score!
·
Organizations
and clubs on campus can get involved as well by adopting a machine. Contact
OSU's Student Sustainability Initiative if interested (e-mail SSI).
·
Visit
the Energy Civil War
blog and check out RecSports'
Facebook page and the Student
Sustainability Initiative's Facebook page for a chance to win a
variety of prizes by joining in the sustainability discussion throughout the
week!
·
And
most importantly, plan to get active and help OSU beat Oregon! This is a fun,
healthy and competitive event that contributes to good lifestyles and community
enhancement.
PacificSource
Healthy Life Civil War Challenge
When: October 23rd
through November 21st
Where: OSU and UofO
Description: This Civil War, PacificSource Health Plans is
encouraging Beaver and Duck fans to challenge each other to step up, and pledge
to live a Healthy Life at www.healthylifechallenge.org.
Pledge to Get Moving, Eat Healthy, Stop Smoking, and Relax.
Why
should I participate?
By
committing to take simple steps to improve your lifestyle, you can help your
team—Ducks or Beavers—win the PacificSource Healthy Life Civil War Challenge
while also helping to improve the overall health of your organization and
community!
For
every pledge to “Go Healthy” this Civil War, PacificSource will donate $1 to a
charity of your choice, up to $10,000. Charities include:
- Linn Benton Food Share,
Corvallis, OR
- Mid Willamette Family YMCA, Albany,
Oregon
- Eugene Family YMCA, Eugene, OR
- Boys and Girls Club of Emerald
Valley, Eugene, Oregon
Win
Civil War Tickets:
Pledge
to “Go Healthy” by November 12 and you’ll be automatically entered into a
drawing for free tickets to the UO/OSU Civil War game on Nov. 24 at Reser
Stadium in Corvallis.
How
do I participate?
It’s
simple! From October 23 through November 21, just log on to healthylifechallenge.org and
take the pledge to live a Healthy Life—for yourself, and for your community.
New
this Year: More Ways to Get Healthy!
Go
to healthylifechallenge.org
and sign up for the 5-2-1-0 in 30 Challenge©, taking place October 23
– November 21. This Challenge encourages you to:
- 5
– Eat five servings of fruits
and vegetables a day.
- 2
– Cut recreational screen time
to two hours or less a day.
- 1 – Be physically active for at least one hour every
day.
- 0 – Eliminate sweetened drinks.
When
you sign up for the 5-2-1-0 in 30 Challenge, you’ll also be entered into
a drawing for a free Apple® iPad! Visit healthylifechallenge.org
to sign up today.
So,
whether you’re a Duck or a Beaver fan, show your support by committing to live
a Healthy Life—for yourself, and for our Community. Pledge now at healthylifechallenge.org
Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041 - http://oregonstate.edu/cce
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