MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury College President Ronald D. Liebowitz presented the Bonnie and John McCardell Citizen’s Awards for outstanding community service to Addison County residents Joanne Corbett and Donald M. Keeler Jr. on June 4 at a dinner on the college campus. Read the full article here.
Our thoughts go out to the families and victims of yesterday’s tragedy in and around Moore, Oklahoma.
If you’d like to find ways to get involved or donate, please visit the Red Cross website linked below.
EIA Civic Engagement gives a special shout out to our 2013 Public Service Leadership Award recipients:
John M. McCardell, Jr. Public Service Award: James McMillan ’14
Bonnie McCardell Public Service Award: Simran Sabharwal ’14
Dana Morosini Reeve ’84 Memorial Public Service Award: Luke Carroll Brown ‘13.5
Newman Civic Fellows Award: Rachel Sider ’14
And six Public Service Leadership Awards to: Adam Sawamura ’13 (HOPE–Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects); Anna Stevens ’13 (Community Friends “Big Sister”); Maggie Khuu ’13 (Xiao Pengyou mentoring), Harris Huguenard ’13 & Joseph Tamposi ’14 (Addison County Special Olympics Basketball), Mia Benjamin ’13 (Habitat for Humanity); and the Sister to Sister student organization (involving Emily Dodge ’13, Gillian Porter ’13, Kelly Suralik ’13, and Kelsanah Wade ’13).
Congratulations to the 2013 Dean of the College Student Leadership Award recipients and nominees! Special cheers for those recognized for outstanding public service contributions!! (See article for more details.) 2013 Dean of the College Student Leadership Awards
“Like” EIA Civic Engagement’s Facebook page here to receive opportunities and updates!
Join a group of Middlebury College students for a work weekend at Zeno Mountain Farm on May 11th – 13th
What’s Zeno Mountain Farm? A non-profit, alternative community that hosts camps and excursions for the mentally and physically handicapped, BUT they open their doors to ANYONE and EVERYONE who wants to be a part of the experience. You can visit their Facebook page here or see their website here.
What will we be doing when we’re there? We’ll be working on the construction of their new barn (hopefully to finish up the project!) during the day, and spending quality time with the family who began the organization and some of their regular campers around the bonfire at night.
What about lodging? We will be sleeping in the log cabins on site which have about 10 bunked beds per cabin. You would be responsible for bringing sleeping bags and a sleeping pad. We can borrow these from the Mountain Club
Interested? Email Jessica Munyon ’14, jmunyon@middlebury.edu, to sign up.
Multicultural May Event: Vergennes Elementary School
School Counselor Katie Cormier is looking for Middlebury College students to come speak with her students or do an activity about the importance of diversity for 40 minutes as part of the annual Multicultural May Celebration. Students are available during the following days/times: May 8 or 9 from 9:00-9:40 (1st and 2nd graders) OR 10:30-11:15 (3rd and 4th graders) OR 1:25-2:05 (5th and 6th graders). If you are interested please contact Katie directly at kcormier@anwsu.org. If you need funding for either workshop supplies or transportation, visit go/funding and apply for a Service Cluster Board Flex Fund Award!
Middlebury Community Care Coalition: Community Garden Planting Opportunity 5/11
Would you like to work in an organic garden that provides produce for several free meal programs and food shelves in Addison County? On May 11th, the Farm-to-Table program of the Middlebury Care Coalition is looking for students to help plant this community garden located at the Nash Farm in New Haven. If you are interested, please contact Doug Sinclair (802-989-9746; jdsinclair@ripton-coop.net). Sports teams and student groups are greatly encouraged to volunteer!
Community Videographer Needed
Sign up to video special events this spring and/or next fall for Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Add to your video portfolio while supporting this important community need. For more information email Activities Specialist Judy Doria, jdoria@hphrc.org. Events could include a spring flower show, square dances with live music, and a lighted pumpkin patch event. Videos would be posited online for residents, families, and the community.
US Tennis Association VT (USTAVT) needs volunteers for Burlington Kids Day
May 11th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Burlington, VT
Volunteer with USTAVT to help set up mini-nets and do tennis-related activities with children! Contact Debra LaPorte, cvjtt@live.com, if you are interested!
SENIORS: Looking to stay in Middlebury another year? Like to make a difference and help others? Consider joining us at the Center for Education in Action as an AmeriCorps*VISTA! Civic Engagement in EIA is now recruiting for a new Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator for the 2013-2014 academic year. The primary role of this position will be to manage and coordinate programs and events for youth and education-related student organizations and initiatives, as well as work with community partners to enhance and strengthen programs both on campus and off. To find out more, please contact Nestor Martinez, current AmeriCorps*VISTA member at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010. Read more on our blog and visit go/mojo to apply!
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
“Like” EIA Civic Engagement’s Facebook page here to receive opportunities and updates!
Multicultural May Event: Vergennes Elementary School
School Counselor Katie Cormier is looking for Middlebury College students to come speak with her students or do an activity about the importance of diversity for 40 minutes as part of the annual Multicultural May Celebration. Students are available during the following days/times: May 6, 7, 8 or 9 from 9:00-9:40 (1st and 2nd graders) OR 10:30-11:15 (3rd and 4th graders) OR 1:25-2:05 (5th and 6th graders). If you are interested please contact Katie directly at kcormier@anwsu.org. If you need funding for either workshop supplies or transportation, visit go/funding and apply for a Service Cluster Board Flex Fund Award!
Middlebury Community Care Coalition: Community Garden Planting Opportunity 5/4 and 5/11
Would you like to work in an organic garden that provides produce for several free meal programs and food shelves in Addison County? On May 4th and May 11th, the Farm-to-Table program of the Middlebury Care Coalition is looking for students to help plant this community garden located at the Nash Farm in New Haven. If you are interested, please contact Doug Sinclair (802-989-9746; jdsinclair@ripton-coop.net). Sports teams and student groups are greatly encouraged to volunteer!
Volunteer at the annual Page One Reading Carnival
Saturday, May 4th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. McCullough Social Space
Page One is a volunteer org on campus that works to promote literacy in Addison County through weekly after-school programs and one-time events, such as this Spring Carnival. This year our theme is Mysteries, so any books and crafts that you can connect to that idea are appropriate, from Encyclopedia Brown to make-your-own scratch-off secret messages to Harry Potter trivia. Email pageone@middlebury.edu if you are available to volunteer! Teams and student organizations are also encouraged to sign up!
Volunteer with VSO: A Day of Cleaning, Awareness, and Community
Saturday, May 4th, 2013 10 am-2pm Meet at Adirondack Circle at 9:45
All around Vermont on May 4th, communities will come together to clean up litter and revitalize the natural landscape. Volunteer Services Organization (VSO) will gather a group of students to do the same in and around the town of Middlebury. Together, we can promote a healthy and safe environment. Free barbeque provided by Otter Creek Brewery will be served after the event (from 12-2pm). Wear clothes that can get messy, and sturdy shoes. Email vso@middlebury.edu to sign up.
Community Videographer Needed
Sign up to video special events this spring and/or next fall for Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Add to your video portfolio while supporting this important community need. For more information email Activities Specialist Judy Doria, jdoria@hphrc.org. Events could include a spring flower show, square dances with live music, and a lighted pumpkin patch event. Videos would be posited online for residents, families, and the community.
Community Workshop: Supporting the Healthy Sexual Development of Children
Wednesday, May 1st 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bridport Central School
Do you parent, care for or teach a child between the ages of 3 and 12?
At this workshop participants will: Understand the importance of being an “askable adult” for children; recognize the importance of teaching children to nurture and express empathy toward others; Explore how open, comfortable communication between adults and children about sexuality can prevent child sexual abuse; distinguish normal sexual behaviors in children from behaviors that warrant concern; practice responding to children’s questions and behaviors in ways that foster and promote healthy sexuality. Facilitated by: Willow Wheelock, Training and Education Coordinator at WomenSafe. Free Pizza Dinner served. Limited Space! Register Now! 802-758-2331 or lbarrett@addisoncentralsu.org.
US Tennis Association VT (USTAVT) needs volunteers for Burlington Kids Day
May 11th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Burlington, VT
Volunteer with USTAVT to help set up mini-nets and do tennis-related activities with children! Contact Debra LaPorte, cvjtt@live.com, if you are interested!
SENIORS: Looking to stay in Middlebury another year? Like to make a difference and help others? Consider joining us at the Center for Education in Action as an AmeriCorps*VISTA! Civic Engagement in EIA is now recruiting for a new Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator for the 2013-2014 academic year. The primary role of this position will be to manage and coordinate programs and events for youth and education-related student organizations and initiatives, as well as work with community partners to enhance and strengthen programs both on campus and off. To find out more, please contact Nestor Martinez, current AmeriCorps*VISTA member at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010. Read more on our blog and visit go/mojo to apply!
Apply to the Flex Fund to finance your initiatives!
Whether it is transportation expenses, pumpkins to carve with Porter hospital residents, or turkeys to cook at the local shelter, we want to help you serve others. Visit go/funding to find our application under Civic Engagement Funding. Email scboard@middlebury.edu for more information.
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
“Like” EIA Civic Engagement’s Facebook page here to receive opportunities and updates!
Addison County Parent Child Center Volunteer Info Session
Tuesday April 23, 5:00PM Adirondack House, EIA Library
Have an interest in child psychology and development? Come to this info session to learn about the Addison County Parent Child Center. Excellent opportunities are available for anyone interested in social work, play therapy, counseling, and alternative education. The center is seeking volunteers to help with child care, cooking, the new greenhouse, and teen mentoring. Internship opportunities for credit are available as well. Opportunities are flexible! To find out more or with questions please contact Nestor Martinez, Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator, at 802.443.3010 or at nmartinez@middlebury.edu.
Multicultural May Event: Vergennes Elementary School
School Counselor Katie Cormier is looking for Middlebury College students to come speak with her students or do an activity about the importance of diversity for 40 minutes as part of the annual Multicultural May Celebration. Students are available during the following days/times: May 6, 7, 8 or 9 from 9:00-9:40 (1st and 2nd graders) OR 10:30-11:15 (3rd and 4th graders) OR 1:25-2:05 (5th and 6th graders). If you are interested please contact Katie directly at kcormier@anwsu.org. If you need funding for either workshop supplies or transportation, visit go/funding and apply for a Service Cluster Board Flex Fund Award!
Charter House Benefit Dinner
Wednesday, April 24th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 51 Main
Event information here
Stop by to enjoy a great meal, music, company and, most of all, to support the Charter House at this benefit dinner. The Charter House, transitional winter housing located in downtown Middlebury, has been in operation since 2007. Over the past five years, the housing has provided over 60 individuals and families (including children) with shelter and security during the harsh winter months and has served thousands of free lunches. In addition to providing a secure place to stay, the Charter House also actively works with residents to utilize the community services in Addison County, be it seeking employment, childcare, counseling or housing.
Service Cluster Board Flex Fund Reviewer Application Open!
Passionate about supporting and promoting service? Excited to participate in some creative ways to facilitate community engagement? Apply to be an SCB Flex Fund Reviewer! Check out all the details in this application, and return your application to scboard@middlebury.edu by next Friday April 26th.
Leader Applications Open: Middlebury Alternative Break Trips (MAlt) February Break 2014 service-learning trips!
Find the leader application and more information at go/malt, applications due Wednesday, April 24th.
MAlt trips can be domestic or international; this past year MAlt traveled to El Paso, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, New York City, and Tennessee. Here’s how some MAlters described their trips in one word: community, warmth, eye-opening, growth, intense, challenging, humbling, real, soulful, marvelous, robust, refreshing, fantastic, and unforgettable. Questions? Visit or contact co-chairs Charlotte Zelle and Maya Neria at middalt@middlebury.edu.
Volunteer Services Organization Event: Tree Planting with Nature Conservancy!
Saturday, April 27th Hubbardton Clayplain Forest –we provide transportation!
Meet at the Adirondack Circle at 9:25 am. We will be back on campus by 1pm.
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. We will be planting 150 seedlings at a restoration site in Hubbardton Claypain Forest. Wear work clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty and rubber boots (We will provide rubber boots if necessary). To sign-up email Syeda and Firas at vso@middlebury.edu with your cell phone number to reserve your spot!
Community Videographer Needed
Sign up to video special events this spring and/or next fall for Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Add to your video portfolio while supporting this important community need. For more information email Activities Specialist Judy Doria, jdoria@hphrc.org. Events could include a spring flower show, square dances with live music, and a lighted pumpkin patch event. Videos would be posited online for residents, families, and the community.
Community Workshop: Supporting the Healthy Sexual Development of Children
Wednesday, May 1st 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bridport Central School
Do you parent, care for or teach a child between the ages of 3 and 12?
At this workshop participants will: Understand the importance of being an “askable adult” for children; recognize the importance of teaching children to nurture and express empathy toward others; Explore how open, comfortable communication between adults and children about sexuality can prevent child sexual abuse; distinguish normal sexual behaviors in children from behaviors that warrant concern; practice responding to children’s questions and behaviors in ways that foster and promote healthy sexuality. Facilitated by: Willow Wheelock, Training and Education Coordinator at WomenSafe. Free Pizza Dinner served. Limited Space! Register Now! 802-758-2331 or lbarrett@addisoncentralsu.org.
SENIORS: Looking to stay in Middlebury another year? Like to make a difference and help others? Consider joining us at the Center for Education in Action as an AmeriCorps*VISTA! Civic Engagement in EIA is now recruiting for a new Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator for the 2013-2014 academic year. The primary role of this position will be to manage and coordinate programs and events for youth and education-related student organizations and initiatives, as well as work with community partners to enhance and strengthen programs both on campus and off. To find out more, please contact Nestor Martinez, current AmeriCorps*VISTA member at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010. Read more on our blog and visit go/mojo to apply!
Register today for Relay for Life!
The 10th annual Middlebury College Relay for Life is coming up this year on April 26th-27th. Picture yourself walking around a track, surrounded by hundreds of family and friends, encouraging each other to make another lap as you celebrate those who’ve fought cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken too much from too many. All of us have been touched by cancer, all of us should be there on April 26th. The money raised through Relay For Life events support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving work, like Hope Lodge facilities, which offer cancer patients a free place to stay, comfort, and support when they have to travel far from home for treatment. Too many people, including possibly someone you or I know, will be diagnosed with cancer this year. A Relay For Life event is our opportunity to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease. Register your team NOW online here.
Apply to the Flex Fund to finance your initiatives!
Whether it is transportation expenses, pumpkins to carve with Porter hospital residents, or turkeys to cook at the local shelter, we want to help you serve others. Visit go/funding to find our application under Civic Engagement Funding. Email scboard@middlebury.edu for more information.
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
“Like” EIA Civic Engagement’s Facebook page here to receive opportunities and updates!
Tomorrow 4/16 Page One Pajama Storytime Volunteers Needed
Page 1 has another pajama storytime at Ilsley Library (in downtown Middlebury) and we’d love some volunteers to help us out. We’ll have books, games, and crafts for kids of all ages, and the theme is “nighttime animals.” The event is from 6:00 – 7:00 pm (a very short time commitment!) tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16th. Interested? Email pageone@middlebury.edu.
Teen Center Dance Chaperones Needed: Friday, April 19th
Addison Central Teens (ACT) is looking for dance chaperons this coming Friday, April 19th for its annual Spring Fling dance at the Middlebury Municipal Building Gym (right down the road from the college). There are two shifts, 7:45 – 9:45 p.m. and 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. It is fun and we encourage volunteers to mingle and dance as well. To sign up email Jutta Miska, jutta@addisonteens.com.
Volunteer Services Organization Co-Chair Application
The VSO co-chair application is due TODAY (3/15) at 5 pm. If you would like to help organize community service events for next year, we encourage you to apply to be a VSO co-chair for 2013-14. Duties of this position include: plan and coordinate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly community service worksites; collaborate with other group leaders, and students who are interested in service; volunteer as a part of the set-up worksites; and handle the VSO email, account ledger, website, and promotional materials. If you are interested, please submit this application and a resume to vso@middlebury.edu by Monday, April 15, 2013 by 5pm.
Volunteer Services Organization Event: Arts and Crafts with the children at COTS!
Friday, April 19th, Meet at the Adirondack Circle at 4:20 p.m., back on campus by 7:30 p.m.
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) in Burlington –we provide transportation
COTS provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont. This Friday we will be going to COTS in Burlington and doing arts and crafts with children such as cookie decorating, coloring, game activities, and/or origami. Email Syeda Habib, vso@middlebury.edu (include your cellphone number) to reserve a spot. If you have a seven passenger van license and are over 21 or if you can drive volunteers with your personal cars (you will be reimbursed), please let us know.
Service Cluster Board Flex Fund Reviewer Application Open!
Passionate about supporting and promoting service? Excited to participate in some creative ways to facilitate community engagement? Apply to be an SCB Flex Fund Reviewer! Check out all the details in this application, and return your application to scboard@middlebury.edu by next Friday April 26th.
Leader Applications Open: Middlebury Alternative Break Trips (MAlt) February Break 2014 service-learning trips!
Find the leader application and more information at go/malt, applications due Wednesday, April 24th.
MAlt trips can be domestic or international; this past year MAlt traveled to El Paso, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, New York City, and Tennessee. Here’s how some MAlters described their trips in one word: community, warmth, eye-opening, growth, intense, challenging, humbling, real, soulful, marvelous, robust, refreshing, fantastic, and unforgettable. Questions? Visit or contact co-chairs Charlotte Zelle and Maya Neria at middalt@middlebury.edu.
Addison County Parent Child Center Volunteer Info Session
Tuesday April 23, 5:00PM Adirondack House, EIA Library
Have an interest in child psychology and development? Come to this info session to learn about the Addison County Parent Child Center. Excellent opportunities are available for anyone interested in social work, play therapy, counseling, and alternative education. The center is seeking volunteers to help with child care, cooking, the new greenhouse, and teen mentoring. Internship opportunities for credit are available as well. Opportunities are flexible! To find out more or with questions please contact Nestor Martinez, Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator, at 802.443.3010 or at nmartinez@middlebury.edu.
Charter House Benefit Dinner
Wednesday, April 24th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 51 Main
Event information here
Stop by to enjoy a great meal, music, company and, most of all, to support the Charter House at this benefit dinner. The Charter House, transitional winter housing located in downtown Middlebury, has been in operation since 2007. Over the past five years, the housing has provided over 60 individuals and families (including children) with shelter and security during the harsh winter months and has served thousands of free lunches. In addition to providing a secure place to stay, the Charter House also actively works with residents to utilize the community services in Addison County, be it seeking employment, childcare, counseling or housing.
SENIORS: Looking to stay in Middlebury another year? Like to make a difference and help others? Consider joining us at the Center for Education in Action as an AmeriCorps*VISTA! Civic Engagement in EIA is now recruiting for a new Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator for the 2013-2014 academic year. The primary role of this position will be to manage and coordinate programs and events for youth and education-related student organizations and initiatives, as well as work with community partners to enhance and strengthen programs both on campus and off. To find out more, please contact Nestor Martinez, current AmeriCorps*VISTA member at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010. Read more on our blog and visit go/mojo to apply!
Register today for Relay for Life!
The 10th annual Middlebury College Relay for Life is coming up this year on April 26th-27th. Picture yourself walking around a track, surrounded by hundreds of family and friends, encouraging each other to make another lap as you celebrate those who’ve fought cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken too much from too many. All of us have been touched by cancer, all of us should be there on April 26th. The money raised through Relay For Life events support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving work, like Hope Lodge facilities, which offer cancer patients a free place to stay, comfort, and support when they have to travel far from home for treatment. Too many people, including possibly someone you or I know, will be diagnosed with cancer this year. A Relay For Life event is our opportunity to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease. Register your team NOW online here.
MOJO Opportunity Highlight: Manna Project Program Director, Nicaragua
For the second year, Lacrosse the Nations is partnering with Manna Project International to recruit a new program director for July, 2013. This is a 13-month position. The LtN Program Director’s responsibilities include inspiring the youth in Nicaragua to love lacrosse and learn valuable life skills through the game, visiting our lacrosse program in Chiquilistagua (daily), overseeing our lacrosse program in Villa Guadalupe (weekly), and supporting evaluation procedures of all our coaches. Learn more by visiting the job positing on MOJO.
Apply to the Flex Fund to finance your initiatives!
Whether it is transportation expenses, pumpkins to carve with Porter hospital residents, or turkeys to cook at the local shelter, we want to help you serve others. Visit go/funding to find our application under Civic Engagement Funding. Email scboard@middlebury.edu for more information.
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
The Center for Education in Action seeks an AmeriCorps*VISTA member for a one-year position as Mentoring and Youth Programs Coordinator from mid-August 2013 through mid-August 2014.
We seek a dedicated individual to engage both the campus and community to support students’ involvement with the College’s mentoring and youth programs. The primary goal of this VISTA position is to build capacity in programs that improve college aspirations for children from low-income and minority backgrounds in Addison County. The ideal candidate will be familiar with campus- and community-connected work, have experience planning events and recruiting volunteers, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), and have a mentoring background or experience working with youth.
For more information on responsibilities and benefits, contact Nestor Martinez, current Americorps*VISTA member, at nmartinez@middlebury.edu. Applications are due May 15th.
Learn more general information about AmeriCorps here.
Search for “AmeriCorps*VISTA” at go/mojo to learn more and apply!
College Access Program Seeks New Volunteers
Thursday April 11th 2013, Pearson Lounge, 8:00PM
Come learn about MiddCAM (Middlebury College Access Mentors), an exciting new initiative that aims to pair college students with local high school juniors/seniors to help them navigate the college application process. Be part of an exciting new program with big potential, all while making a huge difference. For more details, please contact Nestor Martinez, Youth and Mentoring Programs Coordinator, at 802.443.3010 or at nmartinez@middlebury.edu.
Leader Applications Open:
Middlebury Alternative Break Trips (MAlt) February Break 2014 service-learning trips!
Attend the MAlt leader info session on April 11th, 7pm in BiHall 219 to learn more about leading an alternative break trip in February 2014 Find the leader application and more information at go/malt, applications due Wednesday, April 24th. MAlt trips can be domestic or international; this past year MAlt traveled to El Paso, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, New York City, and Tennessee. Here’s how some MAlters described their trips in one word: community, warmth, eye-opening, growth, intense, challenging, humbling, real, soulful, marvelous, robust, refreshing, fantastic, and unforgettable. Questions? Visit or contact co-chairs Charlotte Zelle and Maya Neria at middalt@middlebury.edu.
Tomorrow 4/9 College Defensive Driving Class [Required to drive campus vehicles!]
This program is required for anyone who wishes to rent a College passenger or 15-passenger vehicle. If you might want to use a campus vehicle for volunteering spring semester or next year get prepared by taking this class! There is no cost for the class but a driving orientation (a 1 hour review on the road) is required for 15-passenger Vans and larger vehicles. Class time is about 2 Hrs. REMINDER: A valid state license is required to take the class. Individuals wanting a 15-Passenger Van license must have 3 years of driving experience. To sign up email Ed Sullivan, Sullivan@middlebury.edu. Upcoming class: April 9th 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Register today for Relay for Life!
The 10th annual Middlebury College Relay for Life is coming up this year on April 26th-27th. Picture yourself walking around a track, surrounded by hundreds of family and friends, encouraging each other to make another lap as you celebrate those who’ve fought cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken too much from too many. All of us have been touched by cancer, all of us should be there on April 26th. The money raised through Relay For Life events support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving work, like Hope Lodge facilities, which offer cancer patients a free place to stay, comfort, and support when they have to travel far from home for treatment. Too many people, including possibly someone you or I know, will be diagnosed with cancer this year. A Relay For Life event is our opportunity to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease. Register your team NOW online here.
Attend a dance performance to support the Charter House!
Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:00 PM McCullough Social Space
Middlebury College Swing club is hosting “Spring Fever” on April 13th, featuring all types of spring rhythms, including, swing and children’s ballet! Even better, proceeds go to Middlebury’s local shelter, Charter House. Please join us in supporting their good work and get into a springy mood! Buy tickets at the Box Office (go/boxoffice).
Intel for Change – Application Deadline April 26th
We’re looking for three dynamic people to partner with us as members of the Intel for Change team. This year each team will be sent to India, Kenya or Ecuador where they’ll spend ten days immersed in the local culture and learning about the state of girls’ education. Teams will be tasked with delivering crucial information about education in these developing countries. Upon your return, you and your teammates will become the voice of change for girl’s education sharing your experiences via documentaries, essays, and speakerships as part of the Intel for Change program. If chosen you’ll work with your Intel mentor on a plan to tackle the issues girls face. The entire experience will be documented and filmed allowing you to share your amazing journey. Are you passionate about the issue of girls’ education? Why? Are you ready to help us knock down one of the barriers between children in the developing world and the chance for a better future? How? We want to hear from you! Apply here.
May 10th – 12th Branbury State Park Volunteer Weekend: Great large group volunteer opportunity for student organizations!
Branbury State Park needs your help getting ready for summer! All volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation for their service and those that volunteer for a 4 hour period will also receive a punch card good for 10 day use visits to VT State Parks or a free night of camping. Please contact Ranger Lesley Porter, Lesley.Porter@state.vt.us, for more details and to schedule a day and time frame that works for your group.
Summer Opportunity: Hasselbein Global Academy Student Leadership Summit
Summit Dates: July 20-23, 2013
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5, 2013
Location: University of Pittsburgh campus, Pittsburgh, PA.
Join 50 top student leaders from across the world to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders. Participants will work alongside distinguished mentors who will share their expertise and provide advanced leadership training. Students will emerge from the academy with the skills and experience to excel as global leaders. Selected students receive paid registration, room, board, and up to $200 (U.S.) in travel assistance. Learn more here.
Apply to the Flex Fund to finance your initiatives!
Whether it is transportation expenses, pumpkins to carve with Porter hospital residents, or turkeys to cook at the local shelter, we want to help you serve others. Visit go/funding to find our application under Civic Engagement Funding. Email scboard@middlebury.edu for more information.
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