[Volunteers] OVP Listserv

Wed Mar 14 11:06:33 CDT 2007

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEEKLY LISTSERV

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1.  Race, Class, and Community Service Panel

2.  Site Leaders for Illini Union Community Connection Welcome Week Needed

3.  Vintage Vinyl 

4.  International Volunteering

5.  Autism Program Help Needed

6.  Perfect Prom Project Boutique Day Volunteers

7.  Web Designer

8.  C-U One-on-One Mentoring

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1.  Race, Class, and Community Service Panel

OVP will be hosting a workshop focusing on the implications of volunteering where the race, ethnicity, and/or socio-economic status of the community may be different from the volunteer's background that has the goal of exploring strategies for using service experiences in the Champaign-Urbana community as a link toward deeper cultural awareness and understanding. No Registration Required. E-mail us at ovp at uiuc.edu for more information.  We hope to see you on March 28, 2007 at 406 Illini Union from 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

2.  Site Leaders for Illini Union Community Connection Welcome Week Needed

The Illini Union Community Connection program is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, community builders who are willing to volunteer to serve as Site Leaders for Illini Union Community Connection Welcome Week Service Projects. Site Leaders will lead service projects for first year and transfer students during the Fall 2007 Welcome Week activities.  Volunteer projects are based in five interest areas: Hunger and Homelessness, Youth and Education, Neighborhood Involvement, Health Needs, and the Environment.  Site Leaders encourage group interaction, share insights, and provide a comfortable environment for participants. 

If you love to volunteer, have a passion for service, and want to help new students build connections, this opportunity is for you! If you have questions, feel free to contact us at iucommunityconnnect at uiuc.edu <mailto:iucommunityconnnect at uiuc.edu>  and pick up an application at Illini Union Room 284. All applications are due March 15, 2007 at 5pm.

3.  Vintage Vinyl

The Illinois Radio Reader and WEFT are looking for strong backs to help unload a bunch of records out of a semi trailer on Monday the 19th.  Start time will be at 7:30am at the Lincoln Square Village.  Please come and help if you can!  It will be greatly appreciated and will make the process go a lot faster with all the help!  Contact Deane Geiken - Director, Illinois Radio Reader at 217.333.6503!

4.  International Volunteering

NGOabroad is a unique service that helps people enter international humanitarian work, in addition to providing frugal, customized international volunteer options.  NGOabroad has 3 services:  1) exciting international volunteer programs in democracy building; domestic violence; building girls schools, trauma counseling, vocational training, media, youth & children, micro-finance, capacity building, nursing & medical, & many more  2) custom fit international service opportunities that are well suited to people who have something specific in mind e.g. they have cultivated a particular skill or desire & now want to make it a reality in international work; great for families, disabilities, internships.  3) Career Consults that help people enter into or advance in international humanitarian work. Your skills & experience determine if you qualify.  Please see http://www.ngoabroad.com/ <https://exchange.ad.uiuc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ngoabroad.com/>  and email info at NGOabroad.com

5.  Autism Program Help Needed

The Autism Program at the U of I is in the process of putting together learning kits and "freebies" for our soon to be open resource library.  Due to the expected high use of these items, most pages are being laminated.   Most items are laminated three pages across and they need help cutting these into individual pages and strips in some cases.  The task could be done at Christopher Hall where we are located or taken home to do.  The help would be much appreciated.  Contact Anne Hall at [annehall at uiuc.edu] to get involved!

6.  Perfect Prom Project Boutique Day Volunteers 
The Perfect Prom Project needs your help for the 2007 Boutique Day!  Help high school girls pick out the perfect dress for their prom!  The Boutique Day will take place in room 314 Illini Union, and we need your help from 8am-4pm!  Shifts are every two hours (8-10, 10-12, 12-2, 2-4) and there are a variety of jobs to fill (set-up, runners, personal shoppers).  If you would like to volunteer please email Allison at acastil2 at uiuc.edu for more information!  Visit www.ucprom.com <https://exchange.ad.uiuc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ucprom.com/>  for more information!

7.  Web Designer

Salt and Light needs a web designer!  This is a great opportunity to put your web design skills to practice for a good cause!  Times are flexible with this on-going opportunity!  Contact Scott Olthoff at scott at saltandlightministry.org <mailto:scott at saltandlightministry.org>  or 217-898-1032 for more information!

8.  C-U One-on-One Mentoring

C-U One-on-One Mentoring is looking for mentors!  Mentors are needed Monday through Friday during regular school hours (7:45 am - 2:00 pm).  Contact Brenda Koester at 
koesteb at champaignschools.org <mailto:koesteb at champaignschools.org>  or 217-351-3722 for more information!

Have a great week!

Allison Castillo

Williams Intern

Office of Volunteer Programs

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

277 Illini Union (in the Student Organizations Complex)

Phone: 217-333-7424

E-mail: ovp at uiuc.edu

Web: http://www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp/

Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
277 Illini Union (in the Student Organization Complex)
Phone: 217-333-7424
E-mail: ovp at uiuc.edu
Web: http://www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp/ <https://exchange.ad.uiuc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp/> 