[Volunteers] OVP Digest for 4/28/2008 to 5/3/2008

Tue Apr 29 13:15:51 CDT 2008

OVP Digest for 4/28/2008 to 5/3/2008
Volunteers at lists.chambana.net

Monday, April 28, 2008
OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEEKLY LISTSERVE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Children Service Volunteer Group Project (4/30)
2. CU on the Trails Needs You! (5/3)
3. Cycling to Empower Homeless Families (5/4)
4. University YMCA’s Dump & Run (5/5 – 5/23)
5. Natural Areas Restoration Allerton Allies (4/5-7/12)
6. Savoy Summer Soccer Club Volunteers (6/23-7/12)
7. University YMCA Program Intern for Fall Semester
8. Massachusetts Promise Fellowship with AmeriCorps
9. Volunteer in Israel this Summer!
10. Chicago Public Schools Summer Service-Learning Opportunities
11. Summer Listserve

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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. CHILDREN SERVICE VOLUNTEER GROUP PROJECT

This event will take place on April 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  The Champaign Library staff is looking for a group or individual volunteers to come in and assist the Children Services staff to clean children book covers or shelve children books.  For more information contact Chawen Liu at cliu at champaign.org or call at (217) 403-2076.

2. CU ON THE TRAILS NEEDS YOU

Spring is here and the season for fun outdoor events has officially started!

The next is CU on the Trails. This year it is being held at Turnberry Ridge on Saturday, May 3rd. Volunteers need to be at Turnberry Ridge by 7:00am.

CU on the Trials is a fun run/walk to emphasizes healthy lifestyles and helps people learn more about our community parks.
We need volunteers to help with:
•         setting up tents and tables
•         registration and food preparation areas
•         assisting runners along the route
•         and, most importantly proving encouragement for those participating

If you are interested in helping out contact Jody Tissier at (217) 398-2550, or www.champaignparkdistrict.com.

3. 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.

4.  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.

5.  NATURAL AREAS RESTORATION ALLERTON ALLIES

Volunteers are needed to help with removing non-native plants, clearing and marking trails, and other maintenance of the natural areas at Allerton Park. All equipment will be provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them. Warning: may require work around heavy equipment, power tools, and possible exposure to poison ivy.  You only need to sign up for one opportunity:

Opportunity Date #1: 4/5/2008 - 9AM-Noon
Opportunity Date #2: 5/3/2008 - 9AM-Noon
Opportunity Date #3: 6/7/2008 - 9AM-Noon
Opportunity Date #4: 7/12/2008 - 9AM-Noon

For more information contact Kim Petzing at kpetzing at uiuc.edu, or call (217)333-3287.

6. SAVOY SUMMER SOCCER CLUB

We are in the need of volunteers for the Savoy Summer Soccer Club this summer.  The program meets June 3- July 12 on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30-11:15am.  Volunteers would assist coaches with drills and games.  For more information, contact  Christina Bell from the Savoy Recreation Center at 217-359-3550.

7.  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)

8.  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.

9. VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL THIS SUMMER

My name is Jonathan Gilben (Geography graduate from the University of Nottingham, U.K.) and I work with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and other leading NGO's in Israel. Together we run non-profit volunteer projects for the protection of endangered species & social aid in Israel, some of which promote peace initiatives in the region. We hope that your students will enjoy a unique opportunity to volunteer while experiencing Israel’s diverse cultural and natural environment.

The volunteer projects are posted at: www.goeco.org

Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.  Email: goeco at goeco.org
13 Rozanis St.
Tel-Aviv 69018, Israel
Tel:  972-3-6474208

10. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUMMER MENTOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Service-Learning Initiative of Chicago Public Schools is sponsoring the Summer of Service and Leadership at 20 schools throughout the city this summer. We have funding to hire up to 20 college interns to serve as mentors and be part of a team to lead classroom leadership development and service-learning activities.  The deadline for applications has been extended to May 1.  Please contact the Service-Learning Initiative at (773) 553-3425 or jjschmidt at cps.k12.il.us for an application or more information.

11. SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES LISTSERVE

If you’re going to be around CU this summer and would like to keep up with volunteer opportunities please email sponsler at uiuc.edu to be added to the OVP’s summer listerve.

Have a service-filled 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/