[Volunteers] OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEEKLY LISTSERVE Monday, October 27, 2008

[Office of Volunteer Programs]

Monday, October 27, 2008
OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEEKLY LISTSERVE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 1.  Salvation Army Christmas Campaign
 2.  CU Autism Swim
 3.  Natural Areas Restoration - Allerton Allies
 4.  Halloween Party October 30th
 5.  New Hope Academy
 6.   Apostic Light
 7.   The Catholic Network of Volunteer Services
 8.   Transitions Resale Store
 9.   Virginia Theatre
 10. LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER INSTITUTES

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Service...Giving what you don't have to give, Giving when you don't need to give, Giving because you want to give. - Damien Hess
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1.  The Salvation Army needs help with its 2008 Christmas Campaign. Below are activities going on through November to get involved.

Coat Give-Away – (Collection: October 18) (Distribution: October 20-24)
Volunteers are needed to help hang and sort coats that have been donated through the Coat Drive.  Contact Melanie Hall at 217.373.7832 or Jennifer Hill at 217.373.7827.

Christmas Assistance Application – (November 3-7; November 10-14)
Volunteers are needed to process applications for eligible individuals and families.  Contact Melanie Hall at 217.373.7832 or Jennifer Hill at 217.373.7827.

Bell ringing (November 14 – December 24)
During the Christmas season you will see the familiar Salvation Army red kettle all over town.  We are in need of individuals and groups to ring bells during the holiday season.  The money raised through this effort supports The Salvation Army programs in Champaign County throughout the year including Christmas Toy Shop, Christmas Food Vouchers, Shelter and Emergency Services.  Contact Melanie Hall or Joyce Meents at 217.373.7832.

Angel Tree at Market Place Mall (November 14 – December 23)
The Angel tree affords the opportunity for the public to purchase toys for an “angel” (child).  Each “Angel Card” on the tree represents a child who will receive a toy through our toy shop this Christmas season.  Volunteers are needed to sit at the tree, help distribute “angel cards” and receive purchased gifts from donors.  Contact Melanie Hall or Captain Jessica Lofu at 217.373.7832.

2. CU Autism Swim (November 6th, 2008)

Volunteers are asked to jump into the pool and assist our participants with Autism. It's sure to be a fun time for everyone! There is a one time volunteer orientation. Just apply online or at any CPD facility. Contact: Jessi Bernstein: jessica.bernstein at cparkdistrict.com<mailto:jessica.bernstein at cparkdistrict.com> (217) 239-1152

3. Natural Areas Restoration - Allerton Allies (November 1st, 2008)

Volunteers may be removing non-native plants, clearing and marking trails, or some other maintenance of the natural areas. 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. No training required. Contact Kim Petzing at kpetzing at uiuc.edu<mailto:kpetzing at uiuc.edu> or
217-333-3287

4.  Halloween Party
Want to get dressed up and have a blast? CUSR is hosting a Halloween Party where costumes are required! We will be eating pizza and playing games. Volunteers are asked to help with set-up of the party and helping to run the games. October 30th 5:30-10:30pm. For more information contact Jessi Bernstein (217) 239-1152 or at jessica.bernstein at cparkdistrict.com

5. New Hope Academy

Would you like to be a mentor or a tutor? The New Hope Church is starting an after school program this week and is in desperate need of volunteers. You will be working with students in 4th through 8th grade that need help with math, reading, and writing homework. If you are interested please contact Gayle Adkisson at NewHopeGA1 at aol.com<mailto:NewHopeGA1 at aol.com>

6. Apostic Light

Volunteers are needed for ESL and Child Care on Tuesdays(Flexible). For more information call (217)778-3697

7. The Catholic Network of Volunteer Services

What are you going to do after U. of I.? Get a job? Go back to school?

If you interested in giving back and making a difference in the world, consider a long-term volunteer experience.

The Catholic Network of Volunteer Services has member programs in all 50 states and more than 100 countries across the world including Africa, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Europe, North America, Australia, and the South Pacific.

CNVS is the umbrella organization that helps students find a placement that fits their interests and talents in their desired location.  There are positions in every type of setting: large and small cities, suburbs, and rural areas in nearly 100 different service categories, from teaching and social services to medicine/nursing to community organizing and homelessness services.

You will find a placement that fits you, with people and communities that desperately need your services. Volunteer opportunities range from a week to a summer to a two-year commitment - and everything in between.

You do not have to be Catholic or Christian to become a volunteer.
For questions, concerns or a firsthand account of a long-term volunteer experience, please contact Katie Hamilton at khamilt3 at illinois.edu<mailto:khamilt3 at illinois.edu> or visit www.cnvs.org<http://www.cnvs.org<https://exchange.cites.uiuc.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>>


8. Transitions Resale Store

Do you love organizing? The Center for Women in Transition Resale Store is in need of volunteers. I was wondering if you had a group of volunteers (10 – 15 people) that would like to volunteer after 6 pm her at Transitions for about 4 hours. For more information contact:  Monique M. Phagan (217)352-7151 ext. 32 or storemanager at cwt-cu.org<mailto:storemanager at cwt-cu.org>

9. Virginia Theatre

The theatre is offering several volunteer opportunities from Concessions to Crowd control.  For more information Contact Anthony Howell 356-9053 or anthony.howell at cparkdistrict.com<mailto:anthony.howell at cparkdistrict.com>

10. LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER INSTITUTES

June 6 – August 1, 2009
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.dcinternships.org<http://www.dcinternships.org/<https://exchange.cites.uiuc.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>>


**NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 5, 2008**

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts.

Students will be accepted in a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2009. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 5, 2008 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

·         Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in D.C.
·         Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
·         Housing – Furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
·         Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
·         Site Briefings – At the White House Complex, State Department, U.S. House of
Representatives and Federal Reserve
·         Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
·         Networking – Interaction with hundreds of other student leaders from around of the world
·         Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need

Four eight-week programs are offered in the following subject areas:

·         Politics, Public Policy and International Affairs
·         Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
·         Corporate Business and Government Affairs
·         Nonprofit and Community Service

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.dcinternships.org<http://www.dcinternships.org/<https://exchange.cites.uiuc.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>> or contact Haley Heieck, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at admissions at tfas.org<mailto:admissions at tfas.org> or 1-800-741-6964.


Stop by or call the Office of Volunteer Programs (OVP) to learn about other ways to get involved.  We can be the doorway for you to help meet community needs in areas such as adult literacy, AIDS/HIV, child care, disabilities domestic violence, education, environment, health care, homelessness, hunger, immigrant needs, legal services, mentoring or senior citizens. Visit us on the web at www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp<http://www.union.uiuc.edu/ovp>.

Have a Great Week!
>From 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/