Posted by jdudek on March 12, 2008 in Volunteering
The purpose of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation to recognize excellence in academic-service learning. The programs of the Foundation recognize and provide financial support to outstanding examples of campus-community collaboration and innovative ideas to serve the community. The competitive grants are awarded to the student proposals which are judged most viable and creative in their approach to establishing or significantly furthering a partnership between the community and the student’s school.
Award
$1,000 grant awarded, either directly to the community organization or via the school, to support the proposed activity.
The student will receive a certificate of recognition signed by former President Jimmy Carter and the Carter Partnership Foundation will publish the student’s project summaries online at their website.
Eligibility
Grants for full-time students in good academic standing.
The students must have worked at least one semester with community partner in which the proposed project will be carried out.
The community partner must have been established at least two years prior to the application.
Criteria
Community Impact
Equal Partnership
Academic Service Learning
Student/College Application Requirements
The student must submit a proposal at http://www.servicebook.org/ and recruit a community organization as a partner.
A faculty member must agree to oversee the project and provide a letter of endorsement.
Project Guidelines
Must keep a running record of the project’s activites and submit a summary at the conclusion of the project.
Submit a short media production (e.g., video, powerpoint) that can be used for publication.
Provide a final report containing the following: a program evaluation, an explanation of what the student learned, an accounting statement outlining expenditure of awarded funds, and student suggestions for short- and long-term development of the campus-community collaboration.
Application Deadlines
April 7 – Applications Due on http://www.servicebook.org/
April 22 – Applications Reviewed, Finalists Selected
April 25 – Finalists Announced
Posted by Nigel Marriner on February 7, 2008 in Volunteering
Are you a college student who wants to make a difference in the world?
You are not alone.
This March, hundreds of students will gather in New Orleans for the Clinton Global Initiative’s first-ever university forum - CGI U - hosted by former President Bill Clinton.
CGI U is about working together to change the world. If you are passionate about taking real, concrete steps to solve pressing issues like climate change, human rights, and poverty, CGI U will connect you with hundreds of other students, experts, and activists to turn your passion into a Commitment to Action.
Apply now to join President Clinton at Tulane University in New Orleans from March 14 - 16, 2008. Attending CGI U is free, and travel assistance is available. The deadline to apply for CGI U is February 18, 2008. Applications for financial assistance to cover travel costs must be received by February 4.Commit to making a difference and apply today. To learn more, visit http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=1856&srcid=8946&srctid=1&erid=56047 .
We hope to see you in New Orleans!
The Office of Residence Life, in conjunction with the Honors College, is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for participants in the Shared Interest Housing (SIH) Honors Corps in Governors Complex. This opportunity is open to students in good standing in both the Honors College and within Residence Life who are interested in playing an active role in the Honors community and in the Residence Life community. Participants are expected to be available to tutor peers for 2 to 4 hours per week as well as collaborate in the planning and implementation 6 educational and community service initiatives per semester. This opportunity is available to all majors.
Accepted participants for this voluntary leadership opportunity will be assigned to a desirable first-floor suite in the Governors Complex, without taking part in the housing lottery process.
Applications will be available January 16th at the Honors College office at 214 Talbert Hall and are due by February 1st to Nigel Marriner.
Posted by Nigel Marriner on December 5, 2007 in Volunteering
Please see the following listing of holiday volunteer opportunities with the Boys and Girls Club.
Boys and Girls Club Opportunities
Posted by jdudek on December 3, 2007 in Volunteering
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo are looking for individuals and/or groups of volunteers to help them put up their Ice Rink from December 4th - December 14th at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for the:
John F. Beecher Clubhouse180
Tenth Street Buffalo, NY 14201
They will need volunteers rains or shine. To sign up for this opportunity please contact Mary Stachowicz at 716-825-1016 ext. 218 or at mstachowicz@bgcbuffalo.org or Chrissy Nagi at 825-1016 ext. 230 or at cnagi@bgcbuffalo.org
Posted by jdudek on November 26, 2007 in Volunteering
The Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo is seeking hundreds of volunteers to assist them in their preparations for the holidays. For the month of December they need assistance in loading, delivering and decorating and assisting families in picking and bagging toys (Santa’s Helpers).
To sign up contact Mary Stachowicz at 825-1016 ext 218 or mstachowicz@bgcbuffalo.org or Chrissy L. Nagi at ext. 230 or cngai@bgcbuffalo.org
Posted by jdudek on November 19, 2007 in Volunteering
Volunteers are needed for the 1st Annual 5K Snowball Run sponsored by The Morlock Foundation on Saturday, December 8th at 10 am. For more information see http://www.geocities.com/themorlockfoundation/RaceFormFINAL.pdf
Posted by jdudek on November 5, 2007 in Volunteering
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo are seeking pre and post test skill assessors for 7 of their sites in the City of Buffalo. The assessors would be focusing on a comprehensive skill assessment (including math and science) during after school programs. They are looking for long term commitments (school year) for this initiative.
In addition, tutors are needed in all subject areas for participation in after school programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs. If you are interested, or wish to learn more information, please contact the Office of Community Relations.
Dana Estrada
Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator
Office of Community Relations
University at Buffalo
101 Allen Hall, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 829-3524
The Honors Program is looking for students to assist with the Invitational Honors Forum on Saturday, November 17th. This is our largest on-campus recruitment event. Student Volunteers are the most vital aspect of the day, as students and parents want to meet and talk with you about your experiences here at UB and as part of the Honors Program. The volunteers will be present at the reception in Pistachio’s from 11:30 - 1:00 pm; we also would like volunteers to show families around the campus and the Governors Complex. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Erik at edaquino@buffalo.edu (edaquino@buffalo.edu) by November 9th.
The Student Conservation Association
For 50 years, SCA members have been protecting our parks and restoring our environment as rangers, researchers, educators, and more.
The World is Calling.
Wednesday October 3rd
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Information Session
12 Capen Hall
Guest Speaker and SCA Alumna - Maya Tarter
Learn about environmental internship opportunities nationwide where you can get hands-on conservation experience in the field while giving something back to the world.
Come hear Maya’s story and learn how you can get involved!
http://www.thesca.org/
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