[Volunteers] OVP Digest for 4/14/08
Office of Volunteer Programs
ovp at ad.uiuc.edu
Mon Apr 14 14:17:10 CDT 2008
OVP Digest for 4/14/2008 to 4/21/2008
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Monday, April 14, 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Student Worker Position in the OVP
2. National Volunteer Week (4/14-4/18)
3. Relay For Life (4/18)
4. Boneyard Creek Community Day (4/19)
5. Alpha Phi Omega’s Food Drive (4/19)
6. Volunteer at the Boneyard Arts Festival (4/18 – 4/20)
7. Quest for a Million Pennies (donate until 4/20)
8. Stratton Elementary School Carnival (4/25)
9. Webkinz Weekend (4/26)
10. Cycling to Empower Homeless Families (5/4)
11. University YMCA’s Dump & Run (5/5 – 5/23)
12. University YMCA Program Intern for Fall Semester
13. Massachusetts Promise Fellowship with AmeriCorps
14. Habitat for Humanity: Canning for Donations
15. New RSO Spotlight: Runway
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The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself,
the more energy you will have.
~ Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993, Protestant preacher and author)
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1. WANT TO WORK FOR THE OVP?
We have one student worker position open for next school year. If you are interested in being a part of our fantastic team please stop by Illini Union room 227 and fill out an application for student employment. Make sure to designate OVP under work area preference. Feel free to email our Director, Amy Sponsler, with any questions at sponsler at uiuc.edu.
2. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Make sure to check out all the activities, give a few hours of your time to service, and then come celebrate! We will host a volunteer appreciation event on Friday, April 18 starting at noon. We will be out on the Quad with free treats to say thanks to all of UIUC’s fabulous volunteers.
3. RELAY FOR LIFE
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Societies signature fundraiser. Relay for Life is U of I's largest fundraiser, as we raised over $250,000 last year to fight cancer. Teams of 8-15 walk the U of I's Track from 7 pm - 7 am on April 18 to show that as cancer doesn't sleep, neither do we. All are welcome for this fun night filled with entertainment, games and ways to fight back! If you are interesting in participating or helping out, e-mail cacuofi at gmail.com or visit our website at www.relayforlifeuofi.com. Thanks!
4. BONEYARD CREEK COMMUNITY DAY
Boneyard Creek Community Day
April 19, 2008
Scott Park 207 E. Springfield, Champaign
Want to celebrate Earth Day 2008 by getting down and dirty at one of Champaign-Urbana's natural treasures? {itch in to help restore the beauty of the Boneyard Creek through Champaign, Urbana and Campustown by volunteering for organized activities to clean up, mark storm drains and naturalize the Boneyard Creek.
* Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
(Volunteers will meet at Scott Park and receive assignments)
* 9:00 a.m. to NOON - Work Time
(Clean-Up, Stormdrain Marking & Naturalization activities all around the community)
* NOON - Lunch in Scott Park
New this year - Online Registration! To register go to:
https://webtools.uiuc.edu/formBuilder/Secure?id=2772516
For more information contact: Cecily Smith at
(217)344-2371 / csmith at prairierivers.org www.boneyardcreek.org
5. ALPHA PHI OMEGA’S FOOD DRIVE
Alpha Phi Omega: National Service Organization’s
National Youth Service Day Food Drive
Saturday, April 19
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Did you know?
--According to the Illinois Hunger Coalition, there are nearly 400,000 people in Illinois who are hungry and more than 1.4 million without regular access to enough food to feed their families.
--The Eastern Illinois Foodbank puts about 5 million pounds of food and grocery product into over 180 food pantries and other agencies and programs throughout a 14-county area in Eastern Illinois – just over 8000 square miles.
--The Foodbank feeds around 34,000 people each month.
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To help relieve hunger in your community donate canned foods and other non-perishable goods!! (Monetary donations will also be accepted) All donations will be given to Eastern Illinois Foodbank!
On Saturday, April 19 please leave any food donations in a bag in front of your door before 10 A.M & student volunteers will come and collect it! THANK YOU!
Please contact Kevin Hong at (847)217-4175 or khong4 at uiuc.edu. In your email, please include your name, whether you can drive, and your phone number so groups can be made to go out and collect items in the community!
6. VOLUNTEER AT THE BONEYARD ARTS FESTIVAL
Be a Bone-Head!
Volunteer at the 2008 Boneyard Arts Festival! Join in the fun of the Boneyard Arts Festival, April 18, 19 & 20! Get in on the ground floor of event planning by helping with information stations, festival set up, tear down and marketing! Volunteers are needed for festival preparation April 1 through April 20.
Bone-Heads grooves are complimentary! To express our appreciation, all volunteers (Boney-Heads) receive free admission to Late Night spACE - an "underground" experience of world music, rock, jazz, sculpture and video installation - April 18 & 19, 119 East University, Champaign at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Be a Bone-Head and support the Art that Lives HERE!
To sign up contact Megan Wolf at 217-351-9841 or MWolf at champaigncounty.org.
7. QUEST FOR A MILLION PENNIES
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, for the fifth consecutive year, is fundraising for the "Quest for a Million Pennies" campaign that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – the premier center for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
In support of the lifesaving efforts of St. Jude, members of NALFO are committed to raise funds and awareness for this notable cause. We are asking if you would like to donate (whether it is $.10 or $25). The sisters of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will work with you to arrange a time and location (UIUC campus) to pick up the money. The deadline for donations is April 20, 2008. Please feel free to contact me at mrodrig3 at uiuc.edu or the chapter at betabeta at omegaphibeta.org. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you in the near future!
8. STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL
If there are any groups out there who would like to help out with the school carnival at Stratton Elementary on April 25th, please contact Amy Sponsler (sponsler at uiuc.edu). Volunteers are needed in 2 shifts: 11:30-2:00 and 1:30-4:00.
9. WEBKINZ WEEKEND
The event will be at Balloon Creations, at 202 W. University Urbana, Illinois (corner of Race
Street and University)
Activities will include:
500 Free Webkinz | Magician | Balloon Animals | Snowcones | Cotton Candy | PopCorn | Pepsi | Free balloons | Ring toss game | Wheel of Fortune | and more!
Saturday April 26th 11AM-5PM
We need a couple of women 18-30 years old to dress up like a princess for an hour or two to meet and greet the girls who are attending and maybe take pictures with them.
To volunteer, contact Jason at 217.344.9179 or jwhitch at yahoo.com
10. CYCLING TO EMPOWER HOMELESS FAMILIES
We are in need of volunteers and/or sponsors for our fundraising event “Pedal Power”, Cycling to Empower Homeless Families which will be held on Sunday, May 4th at Hessel Park in Champaign. We need volunteers to assist with registration, pass out information, greeters, rest stop volunteers, set-up and clean-up. We also invite the students to participate in the event individually or as teams of four. For more
information about times and registration fees and volunteering or sponsorships contact Gail Elkins at 217-352-7151 or e-mail me at gail at cwt-cu.org.
11. UNIVERSITY YMCA’S DUMP & RUN
The University YMCA will soon begin collecting [sorting, and packing) items for this year’s Dump & Run! However, we need volunteers!!! And when you do volunteer, you get first dibs on the things collected (after only 4 hours of volunteering) - and we get an unbelievable amount of great things donated!
Please e-mail Kasey (kasey at universityymca.org) if you are able to volunteer during any of the times listed below.
The collection/drop-off (and volunteer) schedule for spring/summer 2008 is as follows:
MAY 5 – 7 (MON – WED) from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MAY 8 (THUR) from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MAY 9 – 10 (FRI – SAT) from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MAY 12 - 14 (MON- WED) from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MAY 15 (THUR) from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MAY 16 (FRI) from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MAY 19 - 21 (MON – WED) from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MAY 22 (THUR) from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MAY 23 (FRI) from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The basic concept of Dump and Run is simple: we collect reusable items that students (and folks in the community) would otherwise dispose of during the typical move-out/Spring cleaning period in May. We then sell the collected items at an annual garage sale held in late August (when students come back). This project reduces litter and consumer waste, saves space in landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing and apartments, provides inexpensive items for folks to purchase in the fall, and acts as a major fundraiser for the University YMCA. Last year we had 5 semi-truck trailers FULL of stuff – ALL donated to the University Y.
12. UNIVERSITY YMCA PROGRAM INTERN FOR FALL SEMESTER
Description: University YMCA Program Intern (Fall Semester)
Hours per week: 6-8
Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
* Assist with planning, marketing, and implementation of weekly lecture series
* Help track program participants
* Assist Program Director with the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan for University YMCA programs
* Assist Program Coordinator with the development of fundraising resources and the implementation of local business survey
* Develop content for quarterly newsletter publication (Y-book)
* Assist with general office tasks, such as: mailings, filing, copies, etc.
Please send resume and short paragraph describing your interests to Kasey (kasey at universityymca.org OR (217) 337-1514)
13. MASSACHUSETTS PROMISE FELLOWSHIP WITH AMERICORPS
I’m writing to tell you about an excellent opportunity for graduating students! The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is a statewide, youth development AmeriCorps program dedicated to providing a better future for children and youth in Massachusetts. Our 30 Fellows serve at non-profit organizations, schools, and city agencies across the state leading a variety of initiatives related to youth, including youth leadership development, mentoring, after-school enrichment, youth outreach and education, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.
During their year of service, our Fellows are highly supported and receive numerous trainings to enhance their personal and professional development. Through our partnership with Northeastern University, Fellows also have the opportunity to take FREE graduate-level courses with the University’s School for Professional & Continuing Studies.
You can also learn more at www.masspromisefellows.org.
14. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: CANNING FOR DONATIONS
THIS WEEKEND April 19th & 20th from 9am-4pm, Habitat will be collecting donations at two local Walmarts and an IGA to raise money! Shifts are an hour each, and all shifts from 9am-4pm both Saturday and Sunday are open. EVERY HOUR makes a difference, and helps to raise money for the house Habitat will be building next Fall! Questions? Want to sign up for a shift? Send your NAME, HABITAT USERID (if you have one), PHONE #, TIME, and CAR (yes/no) to Jess at jcorrie2 at uiuc.edu
15. NEW RSO SPOTLIGHT: RUNWAY
Help a new service RSO jumpstart a project that will join fashion, fundraising, and relief service. Runway is planning their first fashion show for October 2008. The show will take donated gently-used clothing from students and turn it into fabulous new fashion. Proceeds from the show will be donated to relief causes. Volunteers are needed to help organize the donation drive. If you are interested in helping out, contact Runway at runway.uiuc at gmial.com.
Have a service-filled week! (Join National Volunteer Week!)
Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
288 Illini Union
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
288 Illini Union
Phone: 217-333-7424
E-mail: ovp at uiuc.edu
Web: http://www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp/
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