From: CCE Communications Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:15 AM
To: CCE Communications Coordinator
Subject: Newsletter Week 9 11/21
Happy Thanksgiving!!
In this newsletter:
Announcements:
Alternative
Spring Break Applications due Monday Nov. 26 Find more information here!
Team Liberation Facilitation Training Applications due
Monday Nov. 26
SSI Grant Applications due Nov. 25
New Service
Opportunities:
Corvallis
Environmental Center Volunteer Film Maker/Editor
Friend
of the Library Book Sale Volunteers
Upcoming
Events:
CCE Winter Craft N’ Care Nov. 29th 5-8pm MU Java
Stop
Jobs/Internships:
Corvallis
Environmental Internship Application due Nov. 23
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 hereby Tuesday at 5pm. The newsletters will go out on Wednesdays. ***
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New Opportunities
Corvallis Environmental Center Volunteer Film Maker/Editor
When: ASAP
Description: Edible Corvallis Initiative, a program
of the Corvallis Environmental Center, is looking for a volunteer film maker
and/or editor. Last year we were lucky enough to have an intern who made
a great 8 minute movie about SAGE, but now that movie is out of date.
We'd like to either 1) edit that movie to make it shorter and more
relevant to the garden at this time and/or 2) have someone create a new
promotional movie for SAGE and/or the Farm to School program. This
opportunity would be very independent and require a lot of self-direction and
creativity on the part of the volunteer, although we'd be sure to communicate
our vision and mission clearly. This could be set up as an internship
opportunity for academic credit if desired.
Requirements: Video editing/film making experience
Contact Info: Deanna Lloyd, deanna@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org, 541-753-9211
Friends
of the Library Book Sale Volunteer
When: Saturday, December 1st from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Where: The Corvallis Public Library, 645 Monroe St
Description: The Friends of the
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library is an organization 100% powered by
volunteers that raises money to enrich the public libraries of Benton County:
Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe and Philomath. Volunteers are needed to help put on
the Holiday Book Sale from which all proceeds are used to fund Library programs
and services. This sale specializes in high quality books suitable for
gift giving or personal pleasure.
Requirements: none
Contact Info: Marlys Amundson, Marlys.Amundson@oregonstate.edu
Websites: http://thebestlibraryfriends.org/book-sales/
Upcoming Opportunities
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.
Alternative
Spring Break Applications
Description: 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!
SSI
Project Grant Opportunities
SSI
Accepting Project Grant Applications until November 25th
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 25th.
Team
Liberation Facilitation Training
Description: Team Liberation
is extending the application deadline for this winter’s training until November
26th. If you could forward this information on to any students or
staff that you work with we would appreciate it. The application can be found here
and can be turned in electronically to Team.LiberationPC@oregonstate.edu
or dropped off to the Snell information desk.
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.
CCE
Winter Craft N’ Care
When: Thursday
November 29th from 5-8pm
Where: MU Java Stop
Description: Take
a study break and come join the CCE in crafting! We will be making
seasonal/holiday crafts for people who are in need of a little seasonal cheer.
You don't have to stay the entire time, you are more than
welcome to drop by and do a little crafting in between studying. We'll see you there!
Contact info:
beaver.volunteer@oregonstate.edu
or 541-737-3041
Websites: oregonstate.edu/cce/winter-craft-n-care http://www.facebook.com/events/279034435532485/
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Ways to Volunteer on Thanksgiving! (Click the image to watch the video)
Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041 - http://oregonstate.edu/cce
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