Weekly Announcements – 9/18/09
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
· The Big Sweep: Enlist your neighbors, family, friends, church group, club, work group, etc., and help give our community a fall cleaning Saturday, September 19 from 9 am to noon. After you have finished cleaning up, you can drop your trash off at the historic War Memorial Baseball Stadium for pizza and drinks. Fill out the attached form or go on-line and register at www.greensborobeautiful.org.
· Greensboro Children’s Museum: The Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM) is hosting a special guest, Alice Waters a renowned cookbook author and food enthusiast from Berkley California, to celebrate the Groundbreaking of the Edible Schoolyard at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. GCM is expecting 300-500 people and needs some extra help on Thursday, Sept. 24: 8:00 am-1:00pm and 1:00-5:30pm as well as Friday, Sept. 25: 8:00am-2:00pm to direct guests for parking and to help on the floor. Also, GCM would like volunteers to help with its annual Make Believe Ball where children and their parents or caregivers dress up to make believe on Saturday, Oct 17 from 4:15-8:30pm. This year the Make Believe Ball will be centered around the traveling exhibit: How People Make Things, with emphasis on molding, assembly, cutting and deforming. If you are looking for an on-going volunteer opportunity GCM especially needs volunteers Wed/ Friday mornings 9:00-1:00 and in the afternoons 1:00-5:15. You may download a volunteer application from the Greensboro Children’s Museums website. GCM is open 7 days a week and has many opportunities on the weekend as well. For more information contact Tommie Lynn Sullivan the Volunteer Director at 336-574-2898 ext. 310 or by e-mail at tsullian@gcmuseum.com
· Learning Together: Learning Together (LT) is a holistic family literacy program that engages new immigrant and minority parents with their preschool children. LT is a structured program that provides adult instruction to parents (ESOL or those seeking a GED) as well as early childhood instruction for their children. The parent-child activities model family learning. LT is looking for volunteers/interns interested in working with diverse cultures, adult learners, (especially math and English conversation), early childhood (group play) or helping a family with specific needs. Programs are based in GSO and High Point on Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m Monday/Wednesday evenings 5:30-8:30 and Tuesday/Thursdays. 5:30-8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Karen Martinez (336)369-5001, karen@guilfordchilddev.org .
· Report Volunteer or Create… Days of Caring: Participate in the 2009 Days of Caring you can either report an event you or your organization have already planned to complete, volunteer for an event or program already planned in the GSO area, or plan an event serving one of the various populations in need in GSO starting September 21 through October 21, sign-ups are available online at http://www.uncg.edu/cap/daysofcaring/signup/. Reporting your hours will also help support the local United Way! Contact Ashleigh Musyt, akmusyt@uncg.edu or 336.334.5800 with questions!
· Greensboro Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk: Join the SCT Greensboro 5k walk fundraiser to prevent child trafficking on September 26, 2009 at the Oak Ridge Town Park. The SCT is also looking for volunteers to work prior to the event by helping recruit sponsors, raising money to cover other walk expenses, making follow-up calls to sponsors, obtaining Media Coverage & PR, posting flyers around the community, spreading the word, and assisting with walk location logistics. The SCT also needs volunteers on the day of the walk to insure that the event runs smoothly. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering please contact the SCT at info@SCTNow.org or 212-333-7286.
· Musical Instrument Consignment Sale: The Music Academy of North Carolina will hold its first ever musical instrument consignment sale Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 8:00am to 1:00pm at 1327 Beaman Place, Suite 100 in Greensboro, NC 27408. Buyers can shop for quality instruments that have been evaluated by local music professionals. A portion of the sales generated will benefit The Music Academy of North Carolina which enables students of all ages, interests, and abilities to express their innate musical talents. If you would like to learn more about this organization you can visit them on the web at www.MusicAcademyNC.org .
· Greensboro Lions’ 5kRip Roarin’ Run/Walk: On September 27, 2009, join the Greensboro lions club in a 5k run/walk the proceeds collected will fund eye exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids for needy persons (primarily, school children). The race begins at 1:30 p.m. and the walk is at 2:30 p.m. We will have a customized event t-shirt, a DJ, refreshments, door prizes, and prizes for age group winners. Participants can register by printing by completing the form to register online at www.gsohostlions.org/annual_run.html. Students can register with their own contribution of $25 or obtain donations of at least that amount from sponsors similar to Crop/Walk. A sponsor tracking form is on the website.
· The Children’s Home Society: The Children’s Home Society marketing department is looking for students who can volunteer to help with marketing efforts. Help is needed with everything from putting together informational packets to updating the website (using Dreamweaver) to researching media outlets. Interested students should contact Becky Wrisley at bwrisley@chsnc.org
· Cove Creek Gardens: The Cove Creek Gardens, are an organization which teaches the public about proper land stewardship through water and native plant conservation, and need volunteers to assist in maintaining the gardens. The Cove Creek gardens are located at 4505 Summit Avenue in Greensboro. If you are interested in gardening and would like to help Cove Creek Gardens, call 336-621-0611.
· Triad Light the Night Walk: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is holding its annual Light the Night Walk Saturday, October 10th in the Country Park. Proceeds will benefit Triad families struggling against these forms of cancer as well as funding research projects focused on providing a cure. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society needs volunteers to help with setting up/taking down, volunteer check-in, accounting, walker check-in, refreshments, fun zone monitors, traffic/greeters, route markers/walk marshals, and cheering stations. If you are interested in volunteering or participating, please contact Kristi McCord by phone:336-292-7430 or through email at kristi.mccord@lls.org
· Weatherspoon Community Day: The Weatherspoon Art Museum is celebrating the 60th birthday of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman” painting on October 17th from 12:30-5PM. Student volunteers are needed to assist with simple art making projects for children, serving cake, greeting visitors, as well as set up and take down of the event. If you would like to volunteer call 336-334-5770 or via email at weatherspoon@uncg.edu .
· The American Heart Association Magical Ball: The American Heart Association along with Radio Disney are hosting a Magical Ball for children and their parents Saturday, October 24th from 5pm to 8pm at Castle McCullough in Jamestown. The American Heart Association needs at least 10 volunteers to greet families, hand out food, take tickets at the door, etc. Interested students should contact Kristen Craver, the Director of Corporate Relations-HeartWalk at 336-662-1366 or by email at kristen.craver@heart.org.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
· Women’s Leadership Summit: Join the Meredith College Institute for the Women’s Leadership inaugural Summit on September 25, 2009 on its campus in Raleigh, NC. The Women’s Leadership Summit is a one-day experience that will bring together dynamic women leaders from within academia, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Participants will further develop leadership skills needed to respond to challenges and opportunities within a complex democratic society. Keynote presentations, workshops and executive coaching sessions have been designed to address the summit’s theme, Catalysts for Change. Take a look at the summit schedule and web site at www.meredith.edu/summit to learn more. Register today!
· Semester of Service: Semester of Service Kicks into gear! Semester of Service is a semester long program that allows students to develop leadership skills through volunteer service. The Semester of Service program is committed to providing the best in hands on experiential learning for our students and the community. Participants will commit 3-5 hours a week engaged in the following activities: Volunteer Service, Leadership Coaching, and Reflection.
o Mentor with the YMCA Young Achievers Program: Young Achievers is a collaboration of the YMCA of Greensboro, Center for Creative Leadership, and UNC-G, focused primarily on Greensboro high school students. As a Semester of Service volunteer you will coach the young achievers to envision a more positive future. SOS students provide mentorship on community building, leadership, and making the transition into college. A training session will be held in the MRC on Saturday September 12th from 9:00-5:00. If you would like to register to be a mentor at the YMCA visit https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/uncg.edu/viewform?formkey=dE4wbGk0dTBOQXQxR3FTcXFRbFJhRHc6MA .
o Greensboro Children’s Museum: The museum features a variety of exhibits that stimulate creative and rich play experiences. As Semester of Service student you will facilitate interactive play, touch and exploration exhibits for children 0-10 yrs. There are four capacities in which an SOS member can participate with GCM. Three internship positions and a personal volunteer position. The internships are more structured, while the personal volunteer position is more flexible. Please read the descriptions:
§ Exhibit Intern: This intern will have in-depth knowledge and manage the components of the exhibit. Communicate with visitors and use an inquire based approach with children.
§ Program Intern (Mornings Only): This intern works closely with education staff to implement programs (Explore-A-Tours) for school groups (Grades 1-4) and communicates with visitors including children, families, and school groups.
§ Creation Station Intern (Artist Studio): This intern Coordinates and organizes hands-on, open ended activities that support the four processes (cutting, molding, assembly and deforming), as well as manages the creation station (set up, supplies, etc.).
*Interviews for the internships will take place on campus on the 29th and 30th of September with Jennifer Jones.
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§ Personal Volunteer: This type of interaction is more flexible and helps with special projects as a “hands on” type assistant.
If you would like to register now, please click the following link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/uncg.edu/viewform?formkey=dDhYWW1Ubko5cDg5c2JwOWc0Q3lGMmc6MA..&AuthEventSource=SSO . Once you have filled out your registry you will receive a follow up e-mail with additional information. For any other questions, OLSL will hold an Info Session on Sept 22th from 12:30-1:20 p.m. in the EUC Pod Conference room. If you have any current questions or concerns, contact Keira Wilson at klwilso4@uncg.edu or Kendra Hammond at kahammon@uncg.edu .
· Operation U-LEAD (formerly Student Success Series): “Operation U-LEAD” is a series of workshops open to all students at UNCG. These are brief, interactive and informative sessions related to a variety of leadership topics. The next workshop will be held on October 22, from 12:30-1:20p in the EUC Willow Room this session will focus on Time Management.
· Spartans Leading Spartans Peer Leadership: The Spartans Leading Spartans Peer Leadership Consultant Program engages and develops UNCG students cultivating leadership and citizenship through peer-to-peer consultation, facilitation and programming. Spartans Leading Spartans (SLS) is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year and looking for facilitators who are eager to learn, discover, and connect! To sign-up visit http://www.uncg.edu/cap/leadership/spartansleadingspartans/signup/ Applications are due Tuesday Sept. 29th 2009 at 5:00pm. For more information on SLS: http://www.uncg.edu/cap/leadership/spartansleadingspartans/ or contact Asheligh Musyt (akmusyt@uncg.edu or 336.334.5800).
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
· NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Scholarship Program Application: Students completing 300 service hours in one school year in underserved communities and populations (i.e. special ed, ESL, any work at a title I school, etc.) may be eligible to receive an Educational Award of $1,000 which can be applied towards outstanding student loans or the cost of attendance at a college or university. NC-ACTS offers a unique advantage to students completing unpaid internships which serve the community. Please take a few minutes to look at the attached overview of the AmeriCorps NC-ACTS and fill out an application! The application deadline for NC-ACTS is October 5th. For more information, contact Emily Kamischke, NC Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA, at 336 256-1404 or via email at emkamisc@uncg.edu.
· The Third International Human Rights Film and Speakers Festival: The UNCG Human Rights Research Network invites you to the Third International Human Rights Film and Speakers Festival. The title for the series this year is Democracy and Globalization: Human Rights of Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers. The 2009-2010 series will focus on a variety of immigration and human rights issues, attempting to answer the overarching question “Can democracy be sustained in this era of globalization in which identities are fluid, time and space are compressed, and the notion of citizenship is challenged?” The Film Festival will be augmented with a series of guest speakers and reading discussion groups. To learn about the listing of events, please click here. The upcoming film Made in LA will be shown on Wednesday September 16 at 6:30 in the Sullivan Science Building Room 101.
· Discussion “The Death Penalty in the USA: Current Trends and Realities”: Elon University is hosting Rick Halperin, a death penalty abolitionist and human rights activist, on Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 pm in the LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center. The program is free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Kathleen Edwards, 336-266-0703 or keedwar2@uncg.edu . Here is a campus map with a link for directions to campus - www.elon.edu/e-web/home/map.xhtml .
· Career Services Center “Mock Interviews”: Now is the time to practice your interview skills! A mock interview is a practice interview with a real employer. Employers donate their time to give you the tips and hints you need to ace an interview and land the job or internship you really want. You can sign up now through September 21st at SpartanCareers: http://csc.dept.uncg.edu/students/careerfairs/#interviewing