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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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CCE Newsletter
CCE Listserv-
Hello volunteers! As we all gear up for summer there have been a
lot of requests for summer service opportunities. We have a bunch of new and
great opportunities this week and most of our community partners would love to
continue to have volunteers over the summer. If you have additional questions
or want to do a different type of service, please visit our website at
oregonstate.edu/cce or come see us in Snell 158!
Thanks!!
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Lunar
Eclipse! (view with solar telescopes!)
Sunday, May 20th
Start viewing the Sun around 5:15pm and view the duration of the
eclipse (to about 7:00-7:30pm). (Folks should just dress appropriately for the
weather.)
Gravel parking lot of Starker Arts Park in Corvallis - near the
SW Country Club/45th Street intersection
Questions can be directed to Steve McGettigan via 541.760.8077
or mcgettis@peak.org
Linn
Benton Food Share’s Monthly Repack has been moved to Thursday,
May 24th from 6-8pm. Please email Susan James at sjames@communityservices.us for
more information.
Corvallis Environmental Center
When:
Sunday, May 20th, 12-4pm
Where:
Corvallis Environmental Center
Description: Looking for volunteers
to help out at Cooped Up in Corvallis. Help is needed in directing the public
at host sites, taking pictures, and assisting with a variety of workshops at
the event's headquarters.
Contact Info: natalia@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition: Interviewers/writers for
Local Business of the Week project: This is an ongoing opportunity.
When:
There
is an immediate need for interviewers/writers. We hope to have our first round
of interviews/articles ready for the launch of the project on July 1, 2012.
Looking for volunteers who would be doing one interview/article per
month. I estimate that the total commitment (interview plus writing the
article) would take about 4-6 hours per month. The commitment (interview
plus writing) could be spread out over time and is pretty flexible in terms of
when the work would be done.
Where:
Interview
will be at the place of business and writing could be done wherever the
volunteer wants.
Description: There will be a brief
meeting to talk about the purpose of the project, the guidelines, and
expectations. The date and time of the meeting will be arranged once
we've identified volunteers.
Need volunteers with communications skills. This project
would be perfect for students who are majoring in Business, Communications,
English, Journalism, or any other majors that involve business and/or writing.
Contact Information:
Annette Mills, Facilitator
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
541-230-1237
amills@virginiavillageproductions.com
OSU's 10th Annual Divine Nine Step Show
When:
Saturday, May 26th
Where:
LaSells Stewart Center
Description: Volunteers needed to
help for "day of" committee. The first 25 people to volunteer 5+
hours will get a free ticket into the show. There are 6 positions for
volunteers, with a variety of different shifts. The earliest of the shifts
starts at 12, and the last ends around 11pm. If interested, indicate when you
are available, as well as if you would like to work more than a 2-3 hour shift.
Contact Info: Dominique Stoney-Quitoriano,
email: dom_quitoriano54@yahoo.com
Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 1K/5k
When:
Saturday
June 2nd shifts between 6:30am to 1pm
Where:
Reser Stadium
Description: Volunteers
can help with cheering and directing girls on the course, running with and
encouraging Girls on the Run participants, assisting with starting and
finish line mechanics, and much more. The race is an outdoor event
beginning and ending at Reser Stadium, and volunteers should be prepared for
Oregon’s unpredictable weather. Parking is available in the Reser stadium
parking lot. Volunteers check in with the Volunteer coordinator at the
tent labeled “Volunteer Check-in.”
Contact Info: If you are interested
in helping, please fill out the following survey.
https://surveys.bus.oregonstate.edu/main.aspx?SurveyID=4957
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
Lincoln Garden Plant Sales, Lincoln Elementary School
When:
May 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2, and 9th (all are
Saturdays): 9am - 4pm
Where:
Lincoln Garden and possibly Farmer’s Market
Description: Need volunteers
to help run our annual transplant sales at the Lincoln Garden and possibly at
the Farmer's Market. If you have knowledge about transplants, please come
share your knowledge with customers. All volunteers will get to take home
transplants. Work for 1 to 3 hours.
Contact Info. Cheryl Good email: cherylrgood@gmail.com ph: 541-250-047
Ronjon Datta email: soiledheart@gmail.com
ph: 503-449-5598
WEBSITE: http://lincolngarden.wordpress.com/
Holiday Retirement
When:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday and the times could be
11:00am or 3:00pm
Where:
Holiday Retirement
Description: Volunteers
needed for teaching a sketch class, watercolor class, pottery class, jewelry
class, poetry class, creative writing class or ceramics class. Some supplies
could be provided if needed. If anyone would like to volunteer to help with the
activities planned they are welcome at any time.
Contact Info. Megan Dulley, Enrichment
Coordinator, ph: 541-754-1961
City Hall Ambassadors Volunteer Program
When:
Shifts are scheduled in three-hours blocks from 8 am to 11 am;
11 am to 2 pm; and 2 pm to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (non holidays). Parking
is provided!
Where:
City Hall at 501 SW Madison Avenue
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 preferred
•
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,
x5072 or via e-mail.
Casa Latino Unidos Benton County
When:
March 6th-June 7th Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm-5:00pm at Linus
Pauling Middle School
April 7th-June 11th Mondays/Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:40pm at Philomath Elementary
School
Where:
Philomath Elementary School
Linus Pauling Middle School
Description: Help by tutoring
middle school students. Volunteers must be 15 years old or older. Background
checks are required.
Contact Info. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry or
Yazmin Brambila phone: 541-223-5310 or via email: casa.latinos.unidos@gmail.com
Human Service Resource Center – OSU
When:
Volunteers are needed the 3rd Wednesday and 4th Thursday of the month from
4:45PM-8:00PM
Where:
OSU Food Pantry in Snell Hall
Description: Food Pantry is on campus
food pantry available to students.
Contact Info: email: hsrc.volunteercoordinator@oregonstate.edu
BDA Blood Drive Association (OSU)
When:
Ongoing
Where:
On campus
Description: Help out with blood
drives on campus; coat check, traffic control, donor check-in, volunteer
check-in, escort, canteen, on-site recruitment
Contact Info: email: volunteer@osublooddrive.com
Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center
When:
Ongoing
Where:
McLean Hall at First Christian Church at 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. Volunteers are needed Monday-
Friday 10am-2pm.
Contact Info: ph: 541-738-7500 email: project.action@drop-in.org
Grace Center
When:
Volunteers needed
Where:
Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 980 NW Spruce Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon
97330
Description:
Volunteers are needed to work with elderly and disabled adults for art, music,
and other activities.
Available volunteer opportunities are listed below:
- Individuals and groups with
talents in music, art, theater, dance, or other activities are invited to
assist or lead such activities from 1:30pm-2:30pm any week day.
Presentations are also welcome with themes such as culture, travel,
nature, history, etc.
- Exercise activities: from
10:30am to 11:00am volunteers are invited to assist or lead preplanned
exercise activities or games.
- Games & Discussions: from
12:15pm to 1:15pm and from 3:00pm to 4:15pm volunteers are invited to
assist or lead preplanned activities such as shuffleboard, discussion
groups, cards, trivia, etc.
- Support: volunteers looking to
help with office work, grounds keeping, maintenance, or other projects are
also welcome.
Those interested in volunteering need to fill out an application
form and background form. These forms are available on the Grace Center
website: http://www.gracecenter-corvallis.org/volunteer.html
Contact Info: Tara Stegner, office@gracecenter-corvallis.org
ph: (541) 754-8417
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser Project
When:
Flexible.
Would be a one day project hopefully this winter or spring term. Approximately
2 hours.
Where:
Downtown Corvallis
– different businesses around Corvallis
Description: Meals on Wheels
of Benton County provides meal assistance to low-income individuals and
individuals with disabilities by delivering hot meals to their homes.
Unfortunately, MOW is struggling financially as many of the government grants
and assistance are being cut. During this project, participants would receive a
30 minute training by Diane Harvey, MOW Director, which would describe the
project, MOW, and allow for any questions by the volunteers. Volunteers will be
presenting ask letters to local businesses and help coordinate a fundraiser
with the business for MOW. Need approximately 5-10 people.
Contact Info. cce_hungerpoverty@oregonstate.edu
to coordinate this project
Lunar
Eclipse! (view with solar telescopes!)
Sunday, May 20th
Start viewing the Sun around 5:15pm and view the duration of the
eclipse (to about 7:00-7:30pm). (Folks should just dress appropriately for the
weather.)
Gravel parking lot of Starker Arts Park in Corvallis - near the
SW Country Club/45th Street intersection
Questions can be directed to Steve McGettigan via 541.760.8077
or mcgettis@peak.org
Linn
Benton Food Share’s Monthly Repack
Thursday, May 24th from 6-8pm.
Please email Susan James at sjames@communityservices.us for
more information.
Get inspired this week by viewing a Lunar Eclipse! (See Upcoming
Events for more info)
Two good links for background information:
NASA Science News -
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/15may_sunday/
Youtube Video on Eclipse -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YX2blo1eRk
Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041
