[Volunteers] Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

[Office of Volunteer Programs]

Monday, February 9, 2009
OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEEKLY LISTSERVE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Austin’s Place, Women’s Emergency Shelter, Ongoing
2. New Hope Academy After School Program, Ongoing
3. No School Fun Day, February 16th
4. Refugee Center Fundraising Banquet, February 28th
5. Read Across America, March 7th 
6. Allerton Allies Natural Areas Restoration, March 7th
7. Westview Elementary School Spring Fun Fest, March 13th
8. Graf Internship Applications, Due February 19th

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. –Albert Pine
1.  AUSTIN’S PLACE, WOMEN’S EMERGENCY SHELTER
Two volunteers needed each evening from 8:15pm to 7am at the First United Methodist Church- one must be awake at all times.  You can partner with someone you know or can be scheduled with a “new” friend!
The lead volunteer for the evening calls Center for Women in Transition between 6-6:30 to see if there are any women needing shelter for the evening.  The lead volunteer then calls the van driver and the other overnight volunteer to let them know.  Volunteers then meet at the church at 8:15 to begin setting up.
For more in-depth job descriptions and more information on signing up, please contact Cathy Koerber at ckoerber at illinois.edu.

2. NEW HOPE ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

In need of volunteers Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm to help out with the expanding number of students in our program.  Individuals or groups of volunteers are welcome- we are looking to have 6 volunteers present every afternoon. If you can help out, please contact Gayle Adkisso by email: newhopega1 at aol.com, or phone: (217) 352-0911.      

3. NO SCHOOL FUN DAY

Volunteers are needed to help supervise and interact with special needs participants ages 5-21, lead activities and crafts, and assist staff.  This is a great opportunity for both individual volunteers and groups.  The event will be held at the Spalding Recreation Center on February 16th from 7:30am-5:30pm and volunteers are needed for shifts throughout the day.  To sign up please contact Hannah Sheets at hannah.sheets at cparkdistrict.com or (217) 239-1152  

4.  REFUGEE CENTER FUNDRAISING BANQUET

 Do you enjoy learning about people and cultures from other countries? The Refugee Center needs students to help out with a fundraiser banquet on February 28 from 6pm to 11pm. Enjoy the company of community members and listen to performances by an African choir! Students will be helping with set up, serving food, and take down. If you are interested in helping, please contact Deb (217) 344-8455 at the Refugee Center. The fundraiser will be held at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on 708 Main Street in Urbana.  

5.  READ ACROSS AMERICA
Come help us celebrate literacy with the National Education Association's Read Across America!  This is a fun event on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 from 10-2 pm in Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana. Volunteers are needed to staff the event, setup, take down, and help booths with activities for families!  It's easy, fun, and you're helping the community! Please email Shauna Fahl at helpraa at gmail.com if you're interested or have any questions.
6. ALLERTON ALLIES NATURAL AREAS RESTORATION
Do you have a passion for the environment? Do you enjoy working outside with plants? Come help restore Allerton to its natural beauty! Volunteers are needed on March 7th from 9 AM – Noon. Please contact Kim Petzing at allertonvolunteer at ad.uiuc.edu or 217-333-3287 for more information. 
7.  WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING FUN FEST
Remember how exciting going to the fair was when you were a kid? We need students to help run carnival games (balloon toss, cake walk, face painting, fishing pond, etc) for an elementary school carnival.  All volunteers will be provided a meal and be asked to run simple games and pass out prizes.  The fair is on March 13th from 6-8:30 pm. To volunteer, please contact Kelly Hill @ 217-369-8723 or kellykhill4 at hotmail.com
8. GRAFT INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS
Are you looking for an internship next year on-campus? Interested in event-planning, project management, and developing your communication and organization skills? Apply to be a Graf Intern at the Illinois Leadership Center.  Applications are now available at our website until February 19, 2009. Visit www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu for more information.    
The internship requirements are:  
•	Minimum GPA 2.8/4.0  
•	Junior or Senior standing during the term of the Internship  (2009-2010) 
•	Available to work 15 hours per week for the entire academic year 
Have questions about the internship?  Our current Graf Interns will be available to answer your questions and share their experiences during two information sessions (no registration required) on: 
 
•	Wednesday, January 28, 2009:  6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Illinois Leadership Center (290 Illini Union) 
•	Tuesday, February 10, 2009: 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Illinois Leadership Center (290 Illini Union)
 You can also email your questions to leadership at illinois.edu. 


Have a great 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/