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Only
two more weeks of classes! We hope everyone has had a fantastic quarter J If you had an amazing volunteer
experience this year please consider nominating other volunteers or your
organization for the Governor’s Volunteer Awards (more info below)!
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2012
Governor’s Volunteer Awards- Nomination Deadline: June 30th
Do
you know a volunteer who deserves recognition for their outstanding work?
What about a business with an exceptional volunteer program that should be
honored? Nominate them for a Governor's Volunteer Award! The Governor's
Volunteer Awards recognize individuals, duos, programs and organizations for
their dedication, commitment and determination in promoting and supporting
volunteerism in Oregon. Awards are given in both statewide and regional categories.
Please consider nominating your peers or the organizations you work with!
Up ‘til Dawn- Apply for the Executive Board
Up ‘til Dawn is a student-run, student-led program that unifies the campus under one great cause, raising funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. It is a campus-wide fundraising effort that helps fight catastrophic childhood diseases. Up ‘til Dawn creates a campus tradition of leadership, unity, teamwork, and compassion for the patients of St. Jude. To date, Up ‘til Dawn has expanded to over 375 campuses nationwide and has raised more than $24 million for the children of St. Jude.
How
it works: All participants come together for the Up ‘til Dawn event where they
send letters to friends and family asking them to join the fight against
childhood cancer. The event continues with nonstop games and activities to
celebrate all of the fundraising successes. St. Jude provides the letters,
envelopes and postage. All you have to do is provide the names and
addresses. Everyone has the same goal: sending 35 letters to friends and
family to spread awareness and help raise money for the kids of St. Jude.
For
more information contact Alyssa G. King p: (206) 526-8900, email: alyssa.king@stjude.org
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
Trail
Workday at Bald Hill, Greenbelt Land Trust
When:
Saturday,
May 26th 10am-1pm
Where:
Bald Hill
Description: Do you use
the trails at Bald Hill? Come and help us maintain them! In coordination with
the City of Corvallis, we will be re-graveling portions of the trail system,
removing trail obstructions, and controlling the spread of invasive plants. You
can join us for a portion of the workparty or stay until the afternoon. We will
be meeting at the Reservoir Rd. Parking Lot to Bald Hill Natural Area. Please
RSVP to Cary Stephens (see contact below).
Contact
Info: Cary Stephens,
email: stephens@bwbslaw.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
Lebanon
Strawberry Festival, CARDV
When:
Saturday,
June
2, 2012, parade starts at
11am
Where:
(location
of festival: Cheadle Lake Regional Park)
Description: Looking for
volunteers to walk with CARDV float. Staging will take place in the
vicinity of the River Center (old Walmart) parking lot, exact location
determined day of event. An African theme has been chosen and the float
is decorated with the colors from many of the national flags of Africa (red,
white, yellow, blue, green and black). Wear an "I heart CARDV"
shirt. Festival route is 2.5 mile, ending at Main and Rose Street. There
will be a volunteer available to shuttle participants from the end of the
parade to the start.
Contact
Info:
Crystal Kelley, Communications and Events Director, ph: (541) 758-0219 ext.
301, email: crystal.kelley@cardvservices.org
Ivy Pulling at Mary’s River, Corvallis Ivy Broom
League
When:
Wednesday,
June 4 10:00AM-12:00PM
Where:
Mary's
River
Description: Meet at Pioneer Park,
on the south side of Highway 20/34, east of the Avery Park entrance. Wear work
clothes.
Contact
Info: Steve
McGettigan ph: 754-1739
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
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
Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041
