From:
CCE, Communications
Sent:
Tuesday, February 21,
2012 5:32 PM
To:
'CivicEngagement@lists.oregonstate.edu'
Subject:
CCE Weekly Newsletter
Hello CCE
Listserv!
The CCE Staff has been working
very hard to come up with some fantastic opportunities for students to
volunteer in the community. Below is a list of some exciting opportunities and
upcoming events. If you would like more information or have something to add to
the list, please email Briana Ledesma at cce_communications@oregonstate.edu
If you are in the Greek
community, these are awesome places to start adding hours to compete for the Community
Values Award!
Trillium Farm Home Greenhouse Project- This Week
Volunteers are needed at Trillium Family Services to help lay the
foundation for their greenhouse.
For More information email Cheri Galvin at cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org
Jefferson School Carnival- This Friday, February 24th from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Volunteers are needed at Jefferson Elementary School. During the
carnival volunteers will be running games, helping in the kitchen, monitoring
the bounce house, face painting, facilitating the cake and book walk, etc. Gift
Certificates will be awarded for most helpful, most enthusiastic, and best
attitude.
Interested volunteers should contact Lori at lorirp@hotmail.com or
541.754.9089.
Junior Achievement- Friday February 24th from 7:30am-1:30pm and/or
March 2nd from 7:30am-12:00pm
Volunteers are needed at Seven Oaks Elementary to teach 6th/7th
grade students about basic economics, business, finance, and financial
literacy. A full curriculum suitcase complete with instructions, games,
posters, and any other materials you may need will be given and explained to
you beforehand. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. All
volunteers need to meet at Weatherford Hall and transportation will take them
to the site.
Please email Carol.Hahn@bus.oregonstate.edu
for more information.
Public Health
Outreach- Linn County Medical Reserve Corps
This is a great opportunity for
any student. You will learn a Public Health topic such as Emergency
Preparedness and present that information to community based organizations,
students or the general public. This is an awesome chance to practice
teaching, public speaking and engaging in the community. Training and preparing
to present is fairly simple and LCMRC is very flexible with student schedules.
If you would rather do a different form of Public Health outreach they may have
other opportunities upon request.
If this sounds like something you
might be interested in, please email Briana Ledesma at cce_communications@oregonstate.edu
or come see us in Snell 158.
BDA Blood Drive Association (OSU)
This is a great opportunity for students,
because it’s right on campus. Volunteers will help out with blood drives on campus; coat check, traffic
control, donor check-in, volunteer check-in, escort, canteen, on-site
recruitment
For more information and to volunteer email: volunteer@osublooddrive.com
Boys and Girls Club- Middle
School Dance - Friday March 2nd
Volunteers are needed as dance
chaperones, gym supervisors, games room supervisors, and for front desk
check-in. Between 400 and 500 middle school-age youth attend the monthly
dances. Volunteers help provide a safe and fun experience for everyone.
If you would like to volunteer,
fill out a volunteer application and submit to Liz Connor, Volunteer
Coordinator, ph: 541-757-1909 ext. 210 email: jkuenne@bgccorvallis.org
Benton Homeless Connect-March 9th shifts from 8:30-4:30pm
The mission of the Homeless
Connect is to provide a single location where nonprofit, medical, and social
services collaborate to serve the low income and homeless of Benton
County. Tasks include hosting, guest intake, pet services, exit area, and
floater.
If you’d like to volunteer you
must complete an
application and attend an orientation. There are two possible orientation
times to choose from. An application can also be picked up from the Center for
Civic Engagement.
Alternative Spring Break
If you applied for an
alternative spring break trip, you will hear back about your placement on
February 27th. If you have any additional questions or concerns,
please email Emily.bowling@oregonstate.edu
Interfaith
Community Service Speaker Series
Thursday,
February 24th 7:30pm
March
April 2nd
- 8th
April 13th
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April
April 22nd
May 11th
May 19th
If
you’re interested in volunteering at any of these events, please email Briana
Ledesma at cce_communications@oregonstate.edu
Should
Community Service be a requirement?- Check out the Harvard
Business Review Blog to read about some of the benefits of serving the
community, including a good work ethic, respect for diversity and other
fundamental skills.
Thanks!
Center
for Civic Engagement
