wednesday, march 5, 2014 citizenship it’s...
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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RITE OF A-RAK-KE-CE-TV CULTURAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
On behalf of the Center for Leadership & Social Change, Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE), and Student Government Association (SGA), all GRADUATING students are invited to be a part of this year’s Rite of A-rak-ke-ce-tv Cultural Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at 6:00pm. The name “A-rak-ke-ce-tv” is the Seminole Creek phrase meaning “to honor” as we seek to honor student’s accomplishments through their journey, honor their families and friends for their continued support, and honor what it truly means to be a Seminole. You must register in order to attend. You can find the link to register as well as more information regarding A-rak-ke-ce-tv, visit www.thecenter.fsu.edu/tohonor. If you have questions regarding registration, please email Matt Tripsas, Graduate Assistant for the Center for Leadership & Social Change at [email protected].
KNIGHT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
$1,000 scholarships are available for students participating in the service area of Garnet and Gold Scholar Society. For more information or to apply, visit www.thecenter.fsu.edu/knight.
KNIGHT FOUNDATION SURVEY Student volunteerism research survey needs your input! Help us document the impacts of volunteering by taking this brief, anonymous survey. Click here.
COMMUNTIY OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Community Outreach Program projects will not run on Friday, March 7th through Saturday, March 15th due to Spring Break. All trips will resume on Monday, March 17th. Sign-up sheets for ALL projects during the week of March 17th are currently in the binders and students are welcome to sign-up for any project(s) they are interested in attending. Students interested in the Community Outreach Program should visit www.thecenter.fsu.edu/outreach for a current schedule of service trips and more information about the program. All FSU, TCC, and FAMU students are welcome to begin participating in the Community Outreach Program at any point during the semester. There is no minimum or maximum number of projects you can attend.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
It’s About…
Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility
LULLABY BABY
Volunteers are needed to assist with a research assignment about the effects of singing, storytelling, guitar, and silence on preschoolers sleep during naptime. Students will need a background check before entering into the Magnolia and Little Lambs Preschool. The hours needed for volunteers are Monday thru Friday between 12:45pm and 1:45pm. Scheduling can be altered depending on volunteers’ schedules, therefore, any dates/times needed off by volunteers needs to be submitted before beginning your volunteer hours. As a volunteer you DO NOT have to work every day of the week. Any available time will be appreciated and helpful. This project will be taking place for approximately 1 ½ to 2 months. If you plan to be out of town during spring break be sure to include that in your scheduling, so that plans for work can be made accordingly. If you are interested in helping with this educational experience, contact Sarah Pruitt at (386)295-7938 or via email at [email protected]. Make sure the email includes your name, number, and email in order to maintain effective communication.
MEANINGFUL AND HAPPY LIFE We live in a globalized world where technology allows for an unlimited stream of information. Society promotes that instant gratification and material possessions are often the measure of one’s wealth. But what brings happiness to one’s life? What makes life meaningful? Rafael Batista, 4th year student studying Psychology and International Affairs, is exploring the key differences between a happy life and a meaningful life and how these ideas are reflected across cultures for his undergraduate thesis under the direction of Dr. Roy Baumeister. Reflect on these questions as they apply to your life and contribute to this project by clicking here. For more information, contact Rafael at [email protected].
JACOB CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH Jacob Chapel Baptist Church is seeking volunteers at their 2014 Spring Break Camp Week from March 17th to March 24th. Volunteers will serve as group instructors or group assistants working with youth ages 5-17. Volunteers with subject expertise in the areas of math, business, arts, and physical education are especially desired. For additional information, please call Claudette Cromartie at (850) 212-4940.
CAPITAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION (CSA) Capital Soccer Association (CSA), a nonprofit youth soccer club in Tallahassee, is looking for coaches and assistant coaches. There are openings for all levels of play, from under 6 years old to 17 years old, recreational teams as well as the TopSoccer program for special needs players. The season covers an 8 week period, running from March through May. The commitment will be one practice a week during
the weekday evenings at one of four facilities depending on age group. Practices run from one hour to one and a half hours depending on the coach and age level. Games are on Saturday’s for all ages and last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. The Spring Season will have a staggered start with the competitive teams and older children playing their first game on March 15. Final games will be May 17 or sooner depending on age. There is an understanding that the Spring Semester for FSU ends the last week of April and that Spring Break falls during the first game as well. CSA is willing to work with you where they can. All hours will be signed off for credit. Coach’s jerseys, equipment and support are provided. The club has training programs for new coaches and practice modules to help you. The Girls Clinic is also in need of volunteers. The Clinic will be held at Florida State University on March 1st. Please contact Noel Elliott by phone or text at (850) 345-9545 or email at [email protected] for more information.
CAMP BOGGY CREEK FAMILY WEEKEND PROGRAM
Camp Boggy Creek is a place where children, coping with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, can come to camp and just be a kid. The Family Weekend program provides an opportunity for the entire family to come for a long weekend of fun camping activities. Volunteers are utilized to assist families throughout the weekend's activities as a companion and a friend. Please consider joining for an amazing long weekend of serving these camper families during your 2014 Spring Break event! The CBC 2014 Asthma and Airway Family Weekend. March 12th – 16th ( 5 day ASB event) begins on Wed. the 12th, at 9 am and runs through Sunday the 16th at 1pm for a total of 5 days. A total of 50 volunteers are needed (both male and female, ages 19 and older) who participate as a Family Pal, Activity Pal or Certified Lifeguard. NOTE: CBC is a non-profit Medical Camping Center for children and their families who suffer with serious illness. All the families as well as volunteers attend the camp free of charge. All meals and linens are provided for the volunteers during their stay. The volunteer is only responsible for completing our application, phone interview, medical forms and background check as described on the website and provide their own transportation to camp. To apply, you must open an account through our new CBC ONLINE Application via our website. You will find the Volunteer Application on the website at www.boggycreek.org under the VOLUNTEER tab. If you are a returning volunteer who has gone through the application process but has not attended in the last year, you too will need to re-apply online. You may call the Volunteer Office at 352.483.4200 ex. 4293 or email [email protected] with your questions and to receive more guidelines on bringing a group to camp! Please visit the website at www.BoggyCreek.org where you will find other info that you will need to know in order to volunteer.
UAID: SUMMER PUBLIC HEALTH
OPPORTUNITY IN HAITI UAID is an international non-profit organization that empowers students and communities to eliminate health inequities. Developed in partnership with multidisciplinary healthcare experts in Haiti, UAID is offering ten students the opportunity to lead a public health initiative in Haiti for two weeks this August. Students will first master the history of public health in Haiti through a rigorous 3-month education program. Armed with this knowledge, participants will shadow physicians and holistic healthcare workers, visit local hospitals and NGOs throughout the countryside, and interact with government health workers to gain a comprehensive understanding of health inequities in the community. Finally, students will combine their knowledge and hands-on experience to create a sustainable solution that UAIDers will implement for years to come! Join students across the United States truly passionate about public health in an experience of a lifetime today! Apply here by March 15th: http://uaidintl.org/haiti-project/. To learn more about UAID, start a chapter at your school, or apply for exclusive internship positions, please visit: www.uaidintl.org.
SUSTAINABLE BIG BEND
Sustainable Big Bend (sustainablebigbend.org) is a 501(C) 3 grassroots educational organization located in Wakulla County but serving the region. Workshops are put on throughout the year, and this year local feedback inspired Sustainable Big Bend to again organize a Green Living Expo and Green Flea market. To celebrate Earth Day, the Expo will be on Saturday April 26th 2014. Volunteers are needed either throughout the preparation process or solely on the day of the event. Service opportunities include fundraising, marketing, web page assistance, set up and clean up. Volunteers are encouraged to take the initiative to create and facilitate one’s own project for the Expo. Please call or contact Kathryn Gibson at [email protected] or at (850) 926-9519 with questions.
DELTA KAPPA OMEGA/
PROVIDENCE COMMUNTIY SERVICE CENTER The Delta Kappa Omega / Providence Community Service Center is a little more than one year old. Through this inaugural year of service Delta Kappa Omega/Providence Community Service Center has identified opportunities for individuals / organizations interested in volunteering within our center. There are youth and adults in this community needing workshops/training on a wealth of topics. Some suggestions include: Basic Computer Skills, GED Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Healthy Living, Arts and Crafts, Black History, Etiquette, Career Exploration, Personal Development, Writing/Journaling, and Hygiene. These type sessions can be weekly, bi-weekly, semimonthly, or monthly. The workshops can be scheduled based upon availability during our normal center operating house. Please contact the service center at (850) 544-6922. Organizations and individuals are needed to help youth with homework on a regular basis as well. The goal is to pair people up with specific youth to see that their homework is completed regularly (i.e. twice weekly). Adults are needed to simply monitor youth in the computer lab and persons entering/exiting the building. If anyone has questions, please contact Frederic Triplett, Center Director at (850) 544-6922 or email [email protected].
TRUE HERO, INC.
True Hero, Inc. is non-profit organization rewarding students and schools for doing good work in their communities. If there is a club, group or organization in your school that is doing community service work, check out www.truehero.org to post information about the service project. A total of $15,000 will be given away June 30, 2014 to help fund these projects at the high school and collegiate levels. Truehero.org is the *fastest* growing showcase for community service projects on the internet. True Hero is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "Shine a Bright Light" on student service, and on the schools and sponsors that support these heroic efforts. To help support your service project(s), just follow these steps: 1) go to www.truehero.org and post a project…all you need is a short paragraph/description of the project. 2) Get Votes for your service project…get the information out to all your friends, family, faculty, students, and parents and encourage them to vote on your project via email, social media, etc. 3) come June 30th, 13 grants will be given away in each of the following categories: High School, College/University, Community Organization, & YouTube Video. The awards are granted to those student community service projects receiving the most eligible votes from the general public during the current school year. If you have any questions or need assistance in getting your project posted, please contact Amanda Abbott at 440.442.5683. Please visit www.truehero.org to see how it easy and fun it is to participate and spread the word about your meaningful work.
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To learn more about community service opportunities and the Student Profiles of Service Award,
contact the Center for Leadership & Social Change at 644-3342 or www.thecenter.fsu.edu. This ad is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.