[Latino Student Union OU] Community Service

Wed Oct 26 22:39:20 EDT 2011

HERE IS A LIST OF COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, ANY QUESTIONS DON'T HESITATE TO ASK.

October 29 (Project of the Week)
Good Earth Farm
10 AM - 1 PM
Volunteers should wear old clothing and boots. Please meet at the bottom of the Baker escalators at 9:30 AM.
If interested, please sign up at the following website: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9rX1F0S01Kc1VMdEc5STBEWlI1MFE6MQ
Details will be sent out to individual volunteers by Friday of this week!

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Habitat for Humanity: Nelsonville Build

Oct. 28 (Fri.) Foundation Insulation [Need 8 volunteers]

Oct. 29 (Sat.) Gravel backfill, beam [Need 8 volunteers]
Oct. 30(Sun.) Rim joists, insulation [Need 10 volunteers]
Nov. 5(Sat.) Subfloor insulation,wall plates, layout [Need 15 volunteers]
Nov. 6(Sun.) Wall framing [Need 17 volunteer]
Nov. 12 (Sat.) Sheathing [Need 15 volunteers]
Nov. 13 (Sun.) Truss installation [Need 17 volunteers]

To sign up for any of these days, please contact Ed at ed at athenshabitat.org<https://sites.google.com/site/oucsservicepage/one-time-short-term-opportunities/goog_280250961>. When contacting Ed, please indicate the days and hours you wish to work

The hours are: Fridays from 9-2, Saturdays from 8-4, and Sundays from 12-7.
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Adopt-A-Highway Litter Cleanup
Where: Meigs SWCD 33101 Hiland Road

When: 11/03/2011, 8:45 AM-12:00 PM

Please call 740-992-4282<tel:740-992-4282> or visit www.meigsswcd.com<http://www.meigsswcd.com/> for more information.

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Rural Action Zero Waste Initiative Litter Clean Up Event

When- Saturday November 5th, 2011 Noon-4pm

Where-Meet at Glouster Memorial Park across from Dollar General on Route 13 between Trimble and Glouster

We will probably give a short talk on the Zero Waste Project, then car pool to the site.
Please dress for the weather, it is very possible that it will be cold and/or rainy.
RSVP’s are appreciated!

Please contact Rose Keyes at rose at ruralaction.org<https://sn2prd0102.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=1VVz8yL1Y0K0pPut1ThEXRNClNHeZs4I6xkXhyeg7-i4U1pSKoOQY-pSBTfuHc5FRM9C0g-culo.&URL=mailto%3arose%40ruralaction.org>

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Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses and Hospice

Volunteer Administrative Assistant
2 hours a week (preferably on a Wednesday afternoon)

Assist Home Care Aide supervisor with office tasks (filing, charting, xeroxing) and phone calls. Some office experience preferred, but not required. Training provided. Great for students with an interest in health care administration, human resources, and gerontology, among others.

and.....

Volunteer Equipment Manager
1.5-2 hours a week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday

Clean and sanitize durable medical supplies (crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, etc.). training and all supplies provided.

Please respond to Christie Truly, Volunteer Coordinator, at 594-8226 or ctruly at acvna.org<mailto:ctruly at acvna.org>

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Exercise Physiology Canned Food Drive

Grover Building Atrium 1st Floor Donation Table
October 24th-November 3rd

The Exercise Physiology Club is looking for organizations who wish to be apart of its Canned Food Drive to raise donations for "The Cause Inc.". Participation involves signing your organization up, setting a canned goods goal and simply donating canned goods to the cause. Collection boxes would be located at your clubs office, house, and always in Grover 1st Floor Atrium. Collecting boxes each week is covered.

Please contact Ian Klein at ik138408 at ohio.edu<mailto:ik138408 at ohio.edu> if you are interested.

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APE Center Volunteer Opportunity

Arts West

The Appalachian Progressive Education Center is currently seeking driven, forward thinking individuals from any major who are interested in sharing their talents and time with the Appalachian youth. Volunteer hours are flexible and they are looking for individuals who can expand the types of programs that the center can offer! They are also interested in students who can provided enriched activities that promote conflict resolution while exposing the children to new experiences. Contact if interested!

Please contact Chelsea Goettege at Cheslsea.Goettge at gmail.com<mailto:Cheslsea.Goettge at gmail.com>

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November 5th and 6th (Project of the Week)
Rural Action
Details to follow soon!

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Bobcat Trail Marathon

Description: Trail marathon entirely within Burr Oak State Park. Volunteers are needed for 2-3 hours to work aid stations at various locations around the park. This is a great team building exercise!!

Where: Burr Oak State Park in Glouster, OH - about 30 minutes from OU. We will meet at the Lodge.

When: First Sunday in November (11/6/2011)

Contact: Brandon Huff brandon at oneworldtrailrunning.org<mailto:brandon at oneworldtrailrunning.org>

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INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Now accepting applications
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institutecombines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by nonprofit professionals.
This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, experience the excitement of Washington first-hand, and dive into a summer of service in the Nation’s Capital.
For more information please go here<https://sites.google.com/site/oucsservicepage/one-time-short-term-opportunities/00-non-profit-internship-program>
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December 2 Registration Deadline
2012 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service held at Georgetown University. This academic internship program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit field, while living in the nation’s capital. You are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of December 2 to receive a 5% discount on your tuition balance. Please visit
www.DCinternships.org/IPVS<http://www.dcinternships.org/IPVS> for more information about this summer in service in Washington DC.

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January 14 (Projects of the Week)

Martin Luther King Jr.: Day of Service
Select one of four projects to participate in this day as a dedication to the mission of Martin Luther King Jr. Join back together after the projects for reflection and refreshments.
Details to follow soon!

If you have any questions, just email me back.

Sebastian Osorio
Mechanical Engineering Major - June 2012
Mathematics and Spanish Minor - June 2012
Residential Assistant - Wilson Hall
Peer Health Educator - P.O.W.E.R./G.A.M.M.A.
Latino Student Union - Vice President
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. - Treasurer/ Risk Management Chair
Society of Automotive Engineers - Treasurer
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