[Volunteers] OVP Listserv

Mon Mar 26 09:53:38 CDT 2007

Monday, March 26, 2007

OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEEKLY LISTSERV

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1.  Race, Class, and Community Service Panel

2.  National Volunteer Week - Get Involved and Nominate for Awards!

3.  Vintage Vinyl

4.  Blood Drive

5.  UIUC Idealist.org Career Conference

6.  Perfect Prom Project Boutique Day Volunteers

7.  Champaign Public Library

8.  Crisis Nursery

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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.  National Volunteer Week - Get Involved and Nominate for Awards!

Want to get involved in a service project? BE A PART OF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!  April 15th - 21st  You can find the National Volunteer Registration form on OVP's website at www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp.  Fill out the registration form and email to ovp at uiuc.edu or drop off at 277 Illini Union by Monday, April 6 at 5pm.  Once we have your registration form we will contact you to match you and/or your group up with a service project that fits with your interests and your availability.  

Also, nominate an individual or organization that has shown dedication to service for the 2007 Outstanding Service Awards, nominee winners will be awarded with a plaque commemorating their dedication to service.  Nomination forms can be found on OVP's website at www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp. Forms are due on Monday April 9th by 5pm.

For questions contact or email the Office of Volunteer Programs at ovp at uiuc.edu or 333-7424.

3.  Vintage Vinyl 

The Illinois Radio Reader needs your help Starting sorting, alphabetizing, and categorizing the materials that will be going on sale April 14th for the Vintage Vinyl sale.  Site supervisors will be there M, W, F from 8am until well into the afternoon.  Sorting will take place in Lincoln Square Village (Mall) across from Cardinal Fitness.  It will also be open in the evening too!  So, please come by and help sort!  For more information contact Deane Geiken at 217-333-6503.

4.  Blood Drive

Volunteer Illini Blood Project and Community Blood Services are hosting a blood drive Tuesday, March 27th-Friday, March 30th in 314 Illini Union. Hours will be 10am-3:45pm and all donors get a gift certificate to Chipotle! Aside from donors, they also need volunteers to advertise the drive by chalking and flyering the quad and putting up posters!  Contact Katie at kmccart3 at uiuc.edu <mailto:kmccart3 at uiuc.edu>  for more information!

5.  UIUC Idealist.org Career Conference

Want to work for a Non-profit?  Want a career where you feel like you're making difference? The UIUC Idealist.org Career Conference will take place in Illini Union Rooms 406-407 on Monday, April 9, 2007 from 3:30 pm to 7 pm.  It will be presented by Action Without Borders, creators of Idealist.org.  Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.  

This conference is designed to provide students with and insiders view to the world of non-profit careers as well as provide you with practical skills to break into the industry.  See the agenda below for conference session details.  All students of any academic background and class standing are welcomed to attend this exciting event.

To register for this event e-mail Brandon Bute at bbute at uiuc.edu <mailto:bbute at uiuc.edu>  with the following information:  Name / Major / Class Standing.  Space is limited, so register as soon as possible! There is no cost to attend.  *Reminder - when you register, you are registering to attend the entire event. The agenda for the conference is below. 

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 on Sunday, April 1, 2007, 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 <http://www.ucprom.com/>  for more information!

7.  Champaign Public Library

Looking for a place to volunteer?  The Champaign Public Library creates a community where popular materials are abundant, reading is valued, and learning never ends.  The Champaign Public Library has a variety of volunteer opportunities for everyone!  For more information contact Chiawen Liu at (217) 403-2076 or at cliu at champaign.org!

8.  Crisis Nursery

Crisis Nursery's program offers 24 hr/day, 7 day/week crisis care for infants from birth through 5 years of age when their family has no other resource. Each child in their care receives a safe, secure physical environment, nutritious meals, clothing and lots of tender, loving care.  If you would like more information on how you can volunteer at the Crisis Nursery contact Kim Gollings at (217) 337-2731 or volunteer at crisisnursery.net!

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/ <http://www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp/> 