RU12? Community Center seeking Development Committee Action Team members
RU12? Community Center celebrates, educates, and advocates with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters. The community center is looking for volunteers to join their Action Team. There is a flexible commitment ranging from participating in advertising and outreach to hosting an event. Find out more here. Attend their volunteer recruitment session on January 29th at 11:00 a.m. to learn more.
Community Friends Weekly Feature – 1/24/2012
Want to help a young person realize her full potential? Community Friends, a campus-based mentoring program that matches Middlebury students with Addison County children ages 6 to 12, is seeking a big sister for a 9-year-old girl in Bridport. She loves animals, and could use a mentor to explore new interests and a more active lifestyle. If you are creative and like to be active, you could easily be a role model for this young girl just by meeting with her each week and being you. Flexible meeting times; only requirement is enthusiasm and a willingness to build a meaningful relationship! For more information on our program and/or how to apply to be this or another child’s mentor, please see our website (go/cf) or contact Emma Lennon (elennon@middlebury.edu).
Need money for service?
Apply to the Service Cluster Board Flex Fund to finance your initiatives! Whether it is transportation expenses or ingredients to cook meals at the community lunch program, we want to help you serve others. Click on “Service Cluster Board Flex Fund” here to find our application. Email scboard@middlebury.edu for more information.
Kid-initiated community service club: Volunteer advisor needed!
Young volunteers (2nd – 5th graders) created an organization called Hand in Hand with the mission of connecting young people through service projects. College student volunteers are needed to support this kid-initiated project by meeting with the group regularly at Ilsley Library and supporting their organization and community service ideas! Interested? Contact Kathryn Laliberte kathryn.laliberte@ilsleypubliclibrary.org.
Apply today: Spring Break Service Trip to New Orleans
Join a growing movement of over 30 + other Middlebury students doing service during spring break in sunny New Orleans! Have a blast, meet new friends, and serve communities STILL desperately in need of volunteers to revitalize poor neighborhoods 6 years after Hurricane Katrina. E-mail asawamura@middlebury.edu to sign up or to request more info. DEADLINE: Friday, February 17, 2012.
January is National Mentoring Month! Get involved by joining Middlebury College DREAM
The DREAM Program is a non-profit mentoring organization that builds communities of families and college students that empower children from disadvantaged circumstances to recognize their options, make informed decisions, and achieve their dreams! DREAM is looking for mentors for their Friday events, which range from arts and crafts to sports and games! Spend a couple of hours on a Friday afternoon this J-Term with DREAM…and have fun while making a difference! For more information, contact Ali Siegel ’12 at absiegel@middlebury.edu.
Questions?
If you have questions about any of these volunteer opportunities or want to learn more ways to get involved in the local community, contact Ashley Calkins, Community Engagement Coordinator, jcalkins@middlebury.edu, 802.443.3099
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