EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
1. PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION - 11/16
This is the last information session of the year: November 16, 2009 from 6:00-7:30 pm in 239 Hanes Hall. Want to build professional and language skills while making a difference abroad? Peace Corps works in 74 countries in programs ranging from environment to education to health. There is currently a great need for candidates with French. Questions? Contact peacecorps@unc.edu or 919-962-0185.
2. APPLY FOR CAMPUS Y DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 11/16
Are you interested in empowering social entrepreneurs? If so, apply for the Campus Y Development Committee. Detailed information is available on the application which can be found at http://campus-y.unc.edu. Submit applications to campusyfunding@gmail.com and the deadline is November 16, 2009 at 9:00 pm. Email yashshah@email.unc.edu if you have any questions.
3. APPLY TO BE A NATIVE HEALTH INTIATIVE SPRING INTERN - 11/16
Applications to be a Native Health Initiative (NHI) Spring Intern are due November 16, 2009! Interested in addressing health inequalities within our state? Always wanted to learn about North Carolina's vibrant American Indian tribal communities? Curious about how Carolina students can work with people ranging from tribal leaders and health providers to elders and youth? If so, apply to be a Native Health Initiative (NHI) Spring Intern! This innovative program partners students with tribal communities to address health inequalities through loving service. Don't miss out on this opportunity to both learn and make a positive impact on people's lives through projects addressing health and wellness. For more information on our philosophy, to see previous internship projects, and to fill out an application, please visit our website or email the UNC Student Coordinators: Erica: EricaAScott@gmail.com or Marion: marion88@gmail.com.
4. WORKSHOP: WHAT IS COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH (CBR) ANYWAYS? - 11/18
An interactive workshop for students who are interested in learning how to create a community-based research project to meet mutual needs and directly benefit a community partner. This event is sponsored by the APPLES Service-Learning Program and the Carolina Center for Public Service and will be held November 18, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Student Union Room 3503. This workshop counts as a Public Service Scholars Skills Training. Dr. Vicki Stocking, Assistant Director for Summers and Research for the Robertson Scholars Program, will guide students through the main principles, challenges and benefits of community-based research. Students will also learn what steps to take in developing a successful CBR project. Past student recipients of the CBR-SURF Fellowship, offered in collaboration with the Office for Undergraduate Research, will speak about their experiences with community-based research. Information on funding opportunities for CBR projects, including fellowship deadlines and requirements, will be available at this session. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Jill Haac at hjillian@email.unc.edu with subject line “CBR Workshop.”
5. SERVICE-LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - 11/19
As a follow-up to graduate student course development grants for service-learning courses, the APPLES Service-Learning Program and The Graduate School are offering a course development workshop for all interested participants. Topics for the workshop will include syllabus development, course goals and objectives, service-learning pedagogy and community partnerships. The workshop will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Graduate Student Development Center. Please contact apples@unc.edu to RSVP or to request more information.
6.
JOIN OASIS: BIANNUAL INTER-COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE - 11/21
The Organization for African Students' Interest and Solidarity ( O.A.S.I.S), formally invites you to their biannual inter-collegiate conference entitled "Anchoring our Civil Engagement," scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2009 here at UNC. The goal of this year's conference is to rethink the role that college students play in civil engagement initiatives and non-profit work. The conference will be comprised of workshops sharing best practices for sustainable civil engagement initiatives within our own communities and abroad. All workshops will count as PSS trainings! This event is free to UNC Students. For more information and to register please email Funmi Adefila at funmi@email.unc.edu. UNC spots are limited. This event is sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, African Studies Center, and Residence Hall Association.
7. CBPR SEMINAR: REDUCING OBESITY AND IMPROVING PHYSCIAL ACTIVITY IN WOMEN - 11/23
Join us for our next seminar on November 23, 2009, 3:30-5:00 pm. The topic will be HOPE Works and related projects seeking to reduce obesity and improve physical activity in women through support groups focused on social determinants of health. Salli Benedict, Marci Campbell, Katie Barnes and Rachel Page will be presenting at 1700 MLK Jr Blvd, Room 236. All University parking passes are honored at this location. Email Renee Rendahl at rendahl@email.unc.edu or call 919-966-6033 if you need a parking pass. For more information about the CBPR Seminar Series, please contact Sonya Sutton, Communications Specialist at HPDP (919 966-4118) ssutton@unc.edu. RSVP is not required, but appreciated at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=156562558665&index=1. The seminars focus on encouraging students at all levels to become involved in projects that use Community-Based Participatory Research. Students, faculty and community members are invited to each seminar. All seminars are the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 - 5:00. The seminar series is sponsored by UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Carolina Center for Public Service, and the UNC Kellogg Health Scholars.
8. OUR CHILDREN'S PLACE "HATS OFF TO THE KIDS!" CELEBRATION - 11/29
Join the Board of Directors and staff of Our Children's Place for its annual Hats Off to the Kids! celebration on Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. Tickets are $25.00 each. Pick out your favorite handcrafted items, sample the delicious afternoon treats provided by The Carolina Inn, and celebrate and support the work being done to create a better life for young children whose mothers are incarcerated. Guest Ashley Lucas will present a portion of "Doin' Time: Through the Visiting Glass," her performance looking at the lives of the families of prisoners. For more information, call (919) 843-2670 or visit www.ourchildrensplace.com.
9. PUBLIC
SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS - CALL FOR
PROPOSALS IS NOW OPEN
Are you looking for a meaningful
summer experience? Do you have
an idea for a public service
project you’d like to
do over the summer? Do you want
to work in partnership with
a community and faculty mentor
to make a difference in YOUR
home town or ANYWHERE in the
world? If you answered ‘yes’
to any of these questions please
consider applying for a Robert
E. Bryan Fellowship or a UNC
Entrepreneurial Public Service
(EPS) Fellowship offered by
the Carolina Center for Public
Service. Robert E. Bryan Fellowships
are awarded to students to support
innovative public service projects
that address identifiable needs
and improve the lives of North
Carolinians. UNC Entrepreneurial Public Service
(EPS) Fellowships support students
in carrying out social entrepreneurship
projects that employ innovative,
sustainable approaches to complex
social needs anywhere in the
world. All Fellows receive a stipend
of up to $3,000 to fund their
projects. Any returning, full-time
undergraduate or graduate student
enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill
is eligible to apply. Applications are due February
08, 2010. Detailed information
about both fellowships and on-line
application materials may be
found at http://www.unc.edu/cps/students-fellowships-index.php.
PUBLIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
1. PARTICIPATE IN AWAY AND BACK AGAIN: COMMUNITY RECYCLE ART PROJECT - 11/16 - 12/18
Join us as we utilize recycled detritus - trash - to create beautiful artwork! With the help of Durham recycle artist Bryant Holsenbeck, campus and community members are encouraged to participate in the creation of a large mandala, an intricate geometric artform, on the floor of the FedEx Global Education Center Peacock Atrium. Made from bottle caps and other items collected by the Global Cup Cafe (housed within the Global Education Center) and the artist, the mandala will be a large, visible representation of items recycled and those destined for the landfill. Also on display will be window art made by UNC students reflecting their experiences while abroad for service and research projects. Join us November 16, 2009 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, November 17, 2009 from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, and November 18, 2009 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The opening reception on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm will include remarks from the artist. Sponsored by the Office of International affairs, African Studies Center, APPLES Service-Learning Program, Campus Y, Institute for the Environment, Center for Global Initiatives, Study Abroad Office and Carolina Asia Center. Learn more at http://global.unc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1162&Itemid=.
2. PARTICIPATE IN THE EVE CARSON MEMORIAL 5K FOR EDUCATION - 11/21
Join us in remembering Eve Carson with the 2nd Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education, sponsored by Pi Beta Phi and Phi Delta Theta on November 21, 2009. All proceeds benefit public education and will go to the Eve Marie Carson Junior Year Merit Scholarship, Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, and First Book. Register online at educationforeve.com. Registration is $15.00 prior to the race and $20.00 on race day. Questions? Email EveCarsonMemorial5k@gmail.com.
3. PLAN!T NOW SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NC HURRICANE CHALLENGE - 11/21
PLAN!T NOW, a hurricane preparedness nonprofit founded by Morgan Freeman in 2007, is holding an exciting event with A Southern Season on November 21, 2009. This day-long "NC Hurricane Challenge" will give kids and families the chance to learn about hurricane preparedness through games and activities as the 2009 hurricane season comes to an end. Local meteorologists and emergency personnel will be on hand with information about preparedness -- and we need passionate UNC students to come and help us make this day a success. Work one of the stations, wear a costume, hand out samples of key lime pie based on a recipe by Kenny Chesney (one of our celebrity allies) -- engage the community, and learn something yourself about hurricane preparedness. For more information, please email Will Halicks at WillH@planitnow.org, or call our office at 919-942-2700. Visit us online at www.planitnow.org to learn more about what we do.
4. NEW ORLEANS THANKSGIVING BREAK RELIEF TRIP - 11/24 - 11/29
Extended Disaster Relief is preparing to take its Thanksgiving Break relief trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. Four years after Hurricane Katrina, and coupled with Hurricane Gustav's visit, there is still a huge need for relief work in the Gulf Coast. The trip will be leaving Tuesday, November 24, 2009 or Wednesday, November 25, 2009 depending on the schedule of the participants. We will return from New Orleans on Sunday, November 29, 2009. The trip fee is $140. It will cover the cost of the vans, gas, accommodations and all of your meals during the trip (except for meals while on the road to and from Chapel Hill and that you choose to eat out). There are only 11 spots for the trip. If you are interested in joining the New Orleans trip, please contact the trip leader Ashley Tittemore at joansie@email.unc.edu. If you're on the UNC payroll (work at UNC) then let Ashley know so she can add you to a list of possible drivers for the trip. You get preference in the waitlist.
5.
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO YMCA SEEKS VOLUNTEER BASKETBALL COACHES - 11/26
Be a coach! Youth basketball coaches are needed at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro
YMCA for the upcoming season (January-March 2010). Positive attitudes
and a desire to help our players learn the game in a relaxed, fun
environment are the top qualifications. We have Pre-K, K-1st, 2nd-3rd,
4th-5th, and 6th-8th grade divisions for girls and boys. Be a head
coach, assistant coach, or "co-coach". Volunteer with
friends or join others to lead a team. For information contact Mike
Meyen at mmeyen@chcymca.org
or 919-442-9622. Teams will be created in November and December,
so we'd love to know who our available volunteers are before Thanksgiving.
6. APPLY FOR THE PEER TUTORING PROGRAM - 12/4
An excellent way to serve others and receive PSS hours is the Peer Tutoring Program. Applications are being accepted through December 4, 2009. Tutors receive 3 hours of pass/fail credit through EDUC 399 and are stationed in specific rooms by subject on their designated night (either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm). The application and syllabus are available on the Learning Center's Website: http://learningcenter.unc.edu. The first page of the application is informational and will answer many questions. For additional information, contact the program coordinator: Christina Perry, 919-962-6389, cp@unc.edu, 0115 SASB North (basement level), The Learning Center.
7. BOOK DRIVE TO BENEFIT PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AT UNC - 12/10
Children undergoing cancer treatment will find comfort in new books thanks to a book drive on the UNC campus on December 10, 2009. Several UNC departments and organizations are sponsoring the drive on behalf of the Book Fairy, an organization that donates children's books to the Pediatric Oncology Clinic at UNC Hospitals. All new or gently-used books for ages one through mid-teen are welcome. The need is especially great for Spanish-language books at the preschool level and picture books or easy readers in English. Campus drop-off locations are: Davis Library lobby, Undergraduate Library lobby, Wilson Library lobby, Health Sciences Library, Law Library, School of Information and Library Science - Manning Hall lobby, School of Education - Peabody Hall Student Affairs Office lobby 1st floor and School of Social Work - Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building lobby. In addition, the Bull's Head Bookshop will offer a 25% discount on books purchased for donation to the book drive. At the time of purchase mention the phrase, Book Fairy to the staff. A list of suggested books is available at http://www.librarything.com/catalog/bookfairy_unc. The book drive is sponsored by the University Library Diversity Committee, the Health Sciences Library, the School of Information and Library Science, the School of Education, and the School of Social Work. Friends of the Library will wrap up the drive by accepting donated books at the annual Winter Stories program on December 10, 2009 at 5:00 pm in the lobby of Wilson Library. For information about the drive, contact Rebecca Vargha, librarian, Information and Library Science Library at (919) 962-8361 or vargha@ils.unc.edu or visit the Book Fairy website http://karlsbooks.blogspot.com/.
8.
SAFE GIRLS PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS - 1/2010 - 5/2010
Interested in teaching middle school girls about safety and self-defense?
Safe Girls is a pilot program that will run from January, 2010 to
May, 2010 at the Chapel Hill YMCA and will teach young girls how
to defend themselves. No martial arts experience is necessary to
volunteer! If interested, email: safegirls@unc.edu
or Bethany Corbin at bacorbin@email.unc.edu.
9.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BASKETBALL MARATHON - 1/15 - 1/16
Basketball Marathon is a yearlong fundraising event jointly organized by students from Duke and UNC. The idea behind the fundraiser is to raise money by playing basketball for 26 hours straight. All proceeds from the Marathon go to BounceBack Kids, an organization that helps children with life-threatening illnesses develop successful life skills through basketball. The Marathon will be a 26-hour affair starting Friday, January 15, 2009 at 7:00pm and ending Saturday, January 16, 2009 at 9:00pm. It will take place here at UNC in Fetzer Gym. We are looking for volunteers to help out. There are many volunteer opportunities available with Basketball Marathon. Volunteers will be asked to work three-hour blocks. This is an awesome opportunity to help out with an amazing cause and earn service hours at the same time. Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Michael Cowan at michael.2cowan@gmail.com. Make sure to let us know what times you are definitely not available.
10. APPLY TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART
This is an exciting time in the history of the North Carolina Museum of Art! In April 2010 the Museum will open its new 127,000 square foot West gallery building, which will exhibit the Museum's permanent collection. Now is the time to get involved. All potential volunteers must complete a preliminary interview. Qualifying candidates then complete a day long orientation session and must successfully pass a knowledge exam to be considered for placement. To request an application and schedule an interview, contact Visitor Services Manager Robert Mlodzik at (919) 664-6743 or e-mail Rmlodzik@ncmamail.dcr.state.nc.us.
11. NORTH CAROLINA THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Do you like horses? Love working with children? What we do at the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center is not just a pony ride! We work with children, as well as adults, with a wide range of challenges. The challenges they face include, but are not limited to, autism, ADHD, developmental delays, behavioral issues, brain injuries, paraplegic, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. You would be amazed at what they learn from our horses, from taking responsibility, focusing deeper, listening more carefully and setting boundaries. We need help with all aspects of our operations. Are you good at giving speeches? Would you like to practice? Do you want to join our speakers bureau? We are looking for lesson volunteers to work alongside with our therapists or riding instructors for the upcoming winter session --- training provided --- or to handle all aspects of the communications for NCTRC from desktop publishing to writing and editing stories to writing grants. Visit www.nctrcriders.org to download a volunteer application. Contact Sarah Shapard at sarah@nctrcriders.org or 919-304-1009.
12. THE ARC OF ORANGE COUNTY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
If you have 6 hours a month, you can make a difference! The Arc of Orange County works with and for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. The Community Connections program matches a volunteer with an adult member of The Arc. Together, they form a partnership and commit to spend a minimum of 6 hours each month exploring activities they both enjoy, such as eating out, going to the movies, and playing sports. Currently, we have individuals who wish to be matched with community partners. Consider how a small amount of time each month can make a huge difference. Please contact Susan Paul, spaul@arcoforange.org, for more information.
13.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR "TALKING SIDEWALKS" WRITING WORKSHOPS
"Talking Sidewalks" is a community literary magazine written entirely by homeless men, women, and children in Chapel Hill. The student volunteers of "Talking Sidewalks" lead three creative writing workshops every week: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 pm at Project HomeStart (the women's shelter), Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm at the IFC Community House (the men's shelter), and Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Campus Y. We are searching for more volunteers, so if you would like to become a part of "Talking Sidewalks," please e-mail mestrick89@gmail.com or daniela.velando@gmail.com for more information or to be added to the listserv.
14. SCHOLAR'S LATINO INTIATIVE BOOK DRIVE
Going home for Fall Break? Bring your books back with you! Scholar's
Latino Initiative is holding an SAT/ACT/AP and college-decision
making Book Drive. I know you've got SAT, ACT and AP books you paid
good money for lying around your house gathering dust; you may also
have a few books entitled Choosing the Right College and America's
Best Colleges. Now that you've found the right place, why not give
those books to a kid who could really use them? When you go home
for fall break, bring those books back to campus. Help make a difference
in the life of a kid who wants to reach higher education! Donate
your SAT/ACT/AP and college decision-making books to Scholar's Latino
Initiative. We're a three year mentoring organization that pairs
college sophomores with Latino immigrant high school students seeking
to become first generation college students. These kids don't have
the resources to buy the books they need to get to college, so please
help them out. Drop off locations starting after Fall Break: The
Union, several on-campus housing communities - ask your Governor/RA,
and The Global Education Center 3rd Floor (ask for Kitty Stalberg).
Also, check out our Facebook event: SAT/AP Book Drive, or contact
Tasha Prados at tasha.prados@gmail.com or 919-923-0087.
15. PARTICIPATE IN UNC EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH
The University of North Carolina's Eating Disorders Program is developing a treatment for couples where one partner has anorexia nervosa, UCAN: Uniting Couples (in the treatment of) Anorexia Nervosa. Participants will receive study-related treatment from the UNC Eating Disorders Program team at no cost and payment for participating in additional assessments. If you are 18 years or older and are married or have been in a committed relationship with your partner for over a year and currently live together, you may be eligible. More information is available in the research corner of our website, www.unceatingdisorders.org. Please contact the Research Coordinator at (919) 966-3065 or ucan@unc.edu for more information.
16.
USHERS NEEDED FOR PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY
PlayMakers Repertory Company is looking for enthusiastic, customer service oriented individuals to become volunteer ushers. Our volunteer ushers provide invaluable services by assisting patrons to their seats, answering questions, and most importantly, creating a pleasant and welcoming environment for our patrons - and see the performance for free. As a volunteer, you will have an opportunity to meet many new and exciting people as well as having the opportunity to see quality performances at one of the best regional theatres in the country. Volunteers are the backbone of our usher program and we value your interest and generous donation of time. For more information, visit http://www.playmakersrep.org/supportus/usherinfo2.aspx.
17.
TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT BORDERS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Technology Without Borders is seeking the assistance of volunteers
who can translate documents into Burmese or Karen. TWB is currently
preparing a social entrepreneurship project working with the Human
Rights Center at Abbey Court community to provide free or lost-cost
internet access and computers to local residents. |
