From: CCE Communications
Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, September 26,
2012 2:48 PM
To: Bowling, Emily; Lang,
Julia
Subject: Final Draft Newsletter
CCE
Listserv-
Hello
Everybody,
We hope that you’re enjoying the last of the sunshine. We’ve got a lot of great
service opportunities available as you transition back into the school year.
The Center for Civic Engagement is here to facilitate community engagement and
connect students with non-profit organizations in the Corvallis Community in
order to meet community needs as well as provide students with important and
valuable personal and professional development skills. Come visit us in
Snell 158!
Have
a great first week,
-CCE
2012-2013 Staff
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Linn-Benton Food Share Monthly Food Repackaging Open
House
When: Thursday September 27th, from 6-8pm
Where: Linn-Benton Food Share Warehouse 33941 Looney Ln, Tangent, OR 97389
Description: Volunteers will repackage bulk foods for distribution to pantries and families in need. Students do not need to sign up to attend and no prior experience or skills are necessary to help.
Contact info: mgibson@communityservices.us
Websites: http://www.csc.gen.or.us/foodshare.htm
When: Applications are due Sept. 27th
to the Women’s Building 107E.
Mandatory Volunteer Orientation is Sept. 28th 5:00pm-6:30pm.
Volunteer times are Fridays from 5:00pm-7:45pm.
Where: Applications can be found at health.oregonstate.edu/IMPACT.
Description: IMPACT is designed to improve
physical fitness and aquatic skills for children with disabilities. No
experience necessary.
Contact info: tepfera@onid.orst.edu
Websites: http://health.oregonstate.edu/IMPACT
INTO OSU Cultural Ambassador Conversant Program
When: 1 term commitment, flexible with student
schedules
Where: INTO OSU
Description: Engage with international students on campus to
promote cultural awareness and increase well-being and gain valuable
international experience and skills relevant to a global career. Apply online here!
Contact info: 541-737-46601
Websites: http://oregonstate.edu/international/cultural-ambassador
When: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm
(Oct. 10th- Nov. 28th). Oct. 13th & 14th
All Day.
Description: The mission of the Center Against Rape and Domestic
Violence is two-fold:
- To provide services and support to those affected by
sexual and domestic violence, and
- To provide education and leadership within the
community to change the societal conditions that cultivate these forms of
violence.
Take
part in the Fall Advocacy Trainings to become a volunteer at CARDV.
Contact Info: Lucy Daumen, ph: 541-738-8319 ext. 307
Websites: www.cardvservices.org
ABC House Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon 2012
When: Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 2012
Where: Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon, OR (Hwy 20 & Weirich
Dr.)
Description: This event is a Half Marathon Fun
Race/Walk to raise money to help abused children. On Friday we need 5-10
volunteers help to set up tents, tables, barricades, banners, signs, etc
(10 am until 5 p). On Saturday we need volunteers to help deliver tables,
chairs, and other supplies to water stations, run a sound system (1) and help
with tear down and pack up at end. (8 am--2 pm). Anyone who helps with set
up on Friday for at least 4 hours will receive a free entry into Saturday's
race OR a volunteer T-shirt. Saturday volunteers will receive a volunteer
T-shirt and lunch.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, physicially able to carry or
move at least 25 pounds, ability to bend, stretch, climb a step ladder.
Contact Info: Tammy Bethman, ph: 541-926-2203, email: info@runawaypumpkinhalf.org
Websites: www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org
Boys & Girls Club Middle School Dance and Activities
Supervisor
When: Friday, October 26th, 6:30pm-10:30pm; January 18th,
6:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Boys & Girls Club, 1112 NW Circle Blvd,
Corvallis OR, 97330
Description: Between 350 and 500 middle school youth
attend each Club Night (Middle School Dance) and volunteers are essential to
provide a fun and safe event. Volunteers will rotate between helping chaperone
the dance, supervising gym games, and hanging out in the games room. This is a
dynamic volunteer opportunity for energetic groups and individuals.
October 26th THEME: Neon Halloween; January 18th THEME: College Team Night
Volunteers must pass a background check. Volunteer Orientation will be held
the day of the dance from 6:30pm-7:00pm.
Contact Info: Liz Connor, lconnor@bgccorvallis.org,
541-757-1909 ext 210
Websites: www.bgccorvallis.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
Good morning OSU
leaders,
The search committee for the ASOSU Student Organizing
Advocate position and the ASOSU Student Internship Advocate position
invites students to participate in interview sessions and open forum
presentations with the finalists in both searches. I hope you can participate
in at least one of the sessions as we value your feedback. Bios and
position summaries will be available at each session. Please forward
this announcement to listservs and all who may be interested.
October 1: candidate for Student Internship Advocate
- Lunch and conversation
with student leaders (lunch will be provided)
- 12:15-1:15 pm on
October 1 in Snell 149
- Open Presentation and
Q&A,
topic: How do students gain power and advocate for students? What role
does student government have in advocacy for students and what role does
the Student Internship Advocate play in this?
- 3:15-4:15 pm October 1
in MU 211
October 2: candidate for Student Internship
Advocate
- Lunch and conversation
with student leaders (lunch will be provided)
- 12:15-1:15 pm on
October 2 in Snell 149
- Open Presentation and
Q&A,
topic: How do students gain power and advocate for students? What role
does student government have in advocacy for students and what role does
the Student Internship Advocate play in this?
- 3:15-4:15 pm October 2
in MU 213
October 3: candidate for Student Organizing Advocate
- Lunch and conversation
with student leaders (lunch will be provided)
- 12:15-1:15 pm on
October 3 in Snell 149
- Open Presentation and
Q&A,
topic: How do students gain power and advocate for students? What role
does student government have in advocacy for students and what role does
the Student Organizing/Student Internship Advocate play in this?
- 3:15-4:15 pm October 3
in MU Council Room
October 4: candidate for Student Organizing Advocate
- Lunch and conversation
with student leaders (lunch will be provided)
- 12:15-1:15 pm on
October 4 in Snell 149
- Open Presentation and
Q&A,
topic: How do students gain power and advocate for students? What role
does student government have in advocacy for students and what role does
the Student Organizing Advocate play in this?
- 3:15-4:15 pm October 4
in MU 213
October 8: candidate for Student Organizing Advocate
·
Lunch and conversation with student
leaders (lunch will be provided)
o
12:15-1:15 pm on October 8 in Snell 149
·
Open
Presentation and Q&A,
topic: How do students gain power and advocate for students? What role does
student government have in advocacy for students and what role does the Student
Organizing Advocate play in this?
o 3:15-4:15 pm October 8 in MU 211
Accommodation requests
related to a disability should be made to the Office of the Dean of Student
Life, 541-737-8748 or deanofstudents@oregonstate.edu
Thanks,
Amelia Harris
ASOSU President 2012-2013
Associated Students of Oregon
State University
Office: (541)737-6344
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Thanks!
Center for Civic Engagement
Oregon State University
Snell 158
541-737-3041
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