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Community Service Networking Fair

"Be a part of UC Davis volunteering tradition--Lend a Hand"

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

10:00AM-2:00PM--UCD Freeborn Hall

Come visit local non-profits that have volunteer, internship and career opportunities available! There will be over 80 organizations attending that will be ready to discuss volunteerism and careers in non-profit and human services sector.

Click Here to see a list of attending organizations. We hope to see you there!

 

HUMAN CORPS LISTSERV 08/07/08

*=New this week!

• ICC Online Office Hours
• Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program*
• Sacramento Children’s Home Benefit
• Yolo County Food Bank Needs Help: Sept 21 st
• American Heart Association Health Fairs*
• Hoes Down Harvest Festival Needs Volunteers
• reCreate
• Camp Adventure —50 Openings for Fall!
• Discovery Museum of Sacramento

I. ICC Online Office Hours

STARTING TUESDAY, JULY 1 ST, ICC WILL OFFER OFFICE HOURS ONLINE!

Who: Any UC Davis Student or Alumni

What: Online office hours where you can talk to an ICC Coordinator about your resume, job search or more.

When: Starting July 1st, online office hours will be offered:

        Tuesday from 11-12p

        Wednesday from 10-11a

        Thursday from 1-2p

Where: Visit https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/Undergrad.htm and check the "Announcements"

How: Download & install Skype, a free online chat program, at www.skype.com. If you have a webcam you can video chat with a Coordinator!

Questions? Contact us! 752-2855

II. Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program

City of Davis : 11th Annual Apartment Move-out Waste Reduction Program

Project :  In need of volunteers to help maintain donation stations and collect full bags of clothing for delivery to SPCA Thrift Store

Why:   The program captures usable items from entering the landfill and instead channels and delivers those items to individuals and non-profit organizations in need!

When :  August 22nd - September 1st

Contact :  Kim Vincent, kvincent@cityofdavis.org or call 530-757-5686

III. Sacramento Children’s Home (SCH)—Luxe for Life Funsraising Event

ABOUT SACRAMENTO CHILDREN’S HOME : SCH is a local non-profit that offers community and educational programs that serve more than 1,800 families and 3,500 children of the Greater Sacramento Area each year. The various programs offered address the needs of children prenatal to young adulthood: from early intervention to intensive trauma care.

SPECIAL EVENT DESCRIPTION: The fundraising event is called Luxe for Life and our goal is to raise $150,000 for the children and families served by The Sacramento Children’s Home. Our Honorary Committee Member will be Kevin Martin of the Sacramento Kings. We anticipate a sold-out event as Luxe for Life will be a sophisticated, chic soiree targeting the next generation of philanthropists.

VOLUNTEER DUTIES: Special event volunteers are needed for the following:

• Set up
• Registration
• Raffle ticket sales
• Silent auction
• Clean up during the event
• Goodie bag hand-outs

Please note that at this point we are only looking for people 21 years and older due to liability issues given that there will be alcohol served at the event. If you are under 21 and would like to volunteer at the Luxe For Life event please send me your contact information as we may call on your services if we are nearing the event date and we see that we are short of volunteers.

WHEN: Friday, August 22, 2008 - 7PM to Midnight (Various shifts will be available)

WHERE: Sacramento Executive Jet Center Airport Hangar – 6133 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento

This is the 1 st annual Luxe for Life event that will be unlike any other event this area has seen. We need your help to make this event go off so please contact me if you or your service group is interested in volunteering the event. Please contact Matt Planchon is your have any questions or are interested in volunteering: MATTHEW.J.PLANCHON@wellsfargo.com

IV. Yolo County Food Bank

The Yolo County Food Bank needs your help serving at a company picnic. The company that puts on the event is called "Fun Events" and they supply food, drinks, assorted bounce houses for the children of employees to play. The Yolo County Food Bank staffs the event with volunteers and Fun Events makes a cash donation to the Food Bank.

We need people to BBQ, fill buffet tables with food, serve non-alcoholic drinks, serve ice cream, kettle corn etc. much like a county fair with game booths to staff and hand out prizes to children!

The event is scheduled for September 21 st, 2008. The Food Bank will need volunteers to help with shifts from 8am to 6pm.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event for the Yolo County Food Bank, please contact Debbie Freitas:

debbiefrietas@yahoo.com or (530) 668-0690

V. American Heart Association Health Fairs

The American Heart Association is looking for volunteers to participate in upcoming health fairs!!!

Reserve your spot today by calling 916-446-6505 or e-mail atAshley.Goforth@heart.org

We look forward to hearing from you!!!!

Date:   Day:    Time:   Name of Event: 
9/10/08 Wednesday 11:00AM-1:30PM  Department of Motor Vehicles   
9/16/08 Tuesday 11:00AM-1:00PM  SMUD Fall Fitness Festival     
9/24/08 Wednesday 11:00AM-1:00PM  Department of Motor Vehicles   
10/11/08  Saturday 7:00AM-12:00PM  American Diabetes Association  
10/12/08  Sunday  8:30AM-1:30PM   Divine Savior Catholic Church  
10/25/08  Saturday 7:30AM-12:00PM  Mutual Assistance Network      
10/29/08 Wednesday 10:00AM-2:00PM  Sierra Presbyterian Church     

Please no walk-ins; we will only confirm these dates by telephone or email.

VI. Hoes Down Harvest Festival

The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is (http://www.hoesdown.org) coming up on October 4th this year.  Would you like to be a big part of it by volunteering to help?

Every year, the Hoes Down raises critical funds for schools, scholarships, youth programs, agricultural land trusts and community development activities that promote sustainable agriculture and the development of future farmers. Last year we raised almost $50,000 that went to Statewide, Yolo County, and Capay Valley organizations. We hope to top that this year!

The Hoes Down takes place at Full Belly Farm and is organized almost entirely by volunteers. It is a showcase of the best in sustainable agriculture, demonstrating through tangible experiences, to thousands of families, why the local family farm matters and how a sense of community grows around the many facets of food and fiber production.

We invite you to help us make this 21st annual Hoes Down one of the best ever. We are doing as much as possible this year to reduce our carbon footprint.  We hope to organize several buses to the Hoes Down from the Bay Area and to encourage ride shares as much as possible.

Volunteer shifts are four hours (occasionally three) and in return you receive complementary entrance and camping ($40 value.) Shifts start at 7am and go until the late evening. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible, so that we can schedule your shift. We look forward to hearing from you.

There are openings in food service, children's area, parking, wreath room, ice cream, set up and all of the other activities that many of you have become expert at over the years. If you want information about being a Hoes Down volunteer, please contact us soon!        

* E-mail us at: volunteers@hoesdown.org, Or call: 530-796-2214.

* If contacting before August 9th, e-mail danielle.louhrine.lee@gmail.com or call 559-351-4354 for volunteering in the Children's Area; after August 9th, please email: volunteers@hoesdown.org

VII. Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)

Waste Wise Station Monitor

Ferry Building, San Francisco

Every Tuesday from 9:30-2 and every Saturday from 7:30-2

This past Earth Day, CUESA successfully launched it's new Waste Wise Farmers Market. To make our operation more earth-friendly, we introduced several custom-made Waste Wise stations around the market. Each station has a bin for recycling, compost and trash. This new system will turn over 78 tons of waste into valuable compost this year! To ensure every can, plate, fork and crumb makes it to the right place, we'll need a team of volunteer monitors each week. The program runs every Tuesday and Saturday, and is perfect for those interested in education and outreach. Help educate thousands of people about being waste wise! This opportunity is perfect for both individuals and groups. Each morning will begin with a half hour training, and all materials will be provided. We'll provide refreshments from the market throughout the day.

Contact Ashleigh, Volunteer Coordinator at ashleigh@cuesa.org or 415-291-3276x105

VIII. reCreate—A New Non-Profit!

reCreate works with local businesses to collect their unwanted but clean waste/manufactured by-products and use them for environmental learning and creative expression. Reuse is an incredibly important part of the equation, and yet most people don’t know the difference between reuse and recycle. Further, as you might be aware, kids are getting very little in the way of environmental learning at school, and even less art these days. reCREATE is working to change that.

They are reaching out to the community to find volunteers to help with material pickups, website development, and assistance in development of our curriculum for the fall. (K through 8)

Here is the link to reCreate for more info: www.recreate.org

In the Art, Reuse and Other Cool Green Links section, there are four other programs that have been around for many years.  They are modeling the program off of the proven models, with hopes of creating a standardized version that can be easily replicated in other cities.  They are planning to have a vehicle go out to schools and events as well as a storefront with a gallery, classroom, and warehouse.  There’s a great video at http://www.trashforteaching.com/index.html that does a great job of explaining the concept.

If you are interested in volunteering for this great new program, contact Donna Sangwin at 916.770.9880 or donna@recreate.org

IX. Camp Adventure!

Students and recent graduates! Fall Quarter 2008—PAID youth service internships in Europe, Florida and Hawaii- 50 openings

***Air fare, housing, a stipend guaranteed and possible education award – up to $4900 for 17 weeks

Departures – Varies with Programs – from Mid-Aug—Mid Sept—Return by Dec 20

Camp Adventure International would like to extend an opportunity for you to serve children and youth overseas. Internships are available working with Primary Child Development Centers on U.S. Military Bases in Germany, Italy, England, Belgium, and the U.S. ( Florida and Hawaii). The program provides services primarily to toddlers and infants; some staff may serve in school-age care . The internships vary—some begin either mid to late August or mid to late September 2008 with a living stipend of approximately $2600 for 17 weeks.  Return by December 2008.

Travel and housing are  provided! Students earn 12 credits (undergraduate or graduate) from the University of Northern Iowa. We will have openings for as many as 50 students.

If you are available, this is an opportunity for you to earn credit, gain cultural experience, network for jobs, and build your resume. You will engage in worthwhile work, providing needed support in military Child Development Centers and School-Age programs. This internship provides related experience working with children and youth, while you network with one of the world’s largest employers, the Department of Defense.

Benefits of participation include:

* 12 hours of graduate or undergraduate credit from the University of Northern Iowa.

* An opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution, supporting military families.

* Travel expenses and housing are paid in addition to a daily living stipend of $2600 for 17 weeks (prorated for longer or shorter programs).

* Professional training in the child development and/or school-age care fields.

* Network with the world’s largest employer – the Department of Defense.

* Engage in cultural experiences in Europe.

Students are also eligible to  apply for an education award of up to $2300 from AmeriCorps*ProCorps (award is prorated based on number of weeks). The award can be applied to existing student loans, or future tuition expense.

If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, email Susan Edginton at susan.edginton@uni.edu or call 319-273-5947. Include your phone number/cell number and address. Please briefly describe your experiences working or volunteering with children as well as your educational background. The subject line of your email should say “INTERNSHIP-UCD/E” in caps. You are welcome to send a resume too.

Catch the magic!

X. Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum needs your help this summer!

Membership Phone Renewals -Do you enjoy talking with people? Support the museum by calling members whose memberships have lapsed. These are people that enjoy museums, have joined the Discovery Museum and generally appreciate our calls to remind them of their membership support.

We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to one three-hour shift per week for at least six months. The hours are flexible and based on your availability within a Monday-Saturday anywhere between 9am and 2pm. Friendly, outgoing, customer service skills/experience not required but desired, can show for their shift and are not afraid to ask questions.

Gold Rush Days -we are beginning recruitment for 2008’s Gold Rush Days to take place over Labor Day weekend, August 29th-September 1st.

Have you ever wondered what it was like living in Sacramento during the Gold Rush? Join us as we turn back the clock during Old Sacramento Gold Rush Days at the Discovery Museum! We are looking for volunteers to assist with:

Our Sarsaparilla Saloon

Gold Panning

Making Pioneer Dolls

Running children’s activities

Helping out in our Mercantile Store or Museum Gift Shop

Making Wanted posters in our historic print shop

Plus customer service, security, and more!

Educators - Volunteers needed to help run education programs to school groups. Each training session runs 1 hour in length, more trainings attended equals more programs they can lead. Education programs include: Gold Rush, Head West Pioneer, Native American, and more! Programs run Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm each program running approximately 1.5 hours in length

If interested in volunteering for any of these activities, please contact Jordana Diehl at (916) 264-7059 ext. 7 or email at jordanad@thediscovery.org