Square Dancing Volunteers Needed
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Come participate in a square dance with the residents of Helen Porter Nursing Home. Specifically, we need volunteers to help decorate and to dance with the residents. Our goal is that for each resident, we will try to have one volunteer to push the wheel chair through the motions and another volunteer to be the dance partner. So, sign up and come dance to some country western music. The event is on April 13th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and transportation will be provided. The residents of Helen Porter are excited for us to come join them, so please email vso@middlebury.edu in order to reserve your spot for this fun event.
New mentoring program: Informational meeting 4/11 7:30 p.m.
There will be a new mentoring program starting next Fall at Middlebury Union High School, which will pair at-risk high school students with college mentors.
The Goal: to give students a friend, role model, and support who can help them navigate not only everyday life and growing up issues, but also the high school and college processes. Many of the students could use someone to give them the encouragement needed to believe in their own abilities and look forward to high school graduation and beyond.
Interested? There will be a short informational meeting on WEDNESDAY April 11th at 7:30 p.m. in Axinn 109. Brooke Jette, prevention specialist at MUHS, will be there to speak to the program and how to get involved. Because it is still in its developmental stages right now, it is a great opportunity for any of you to take a leadership role in heading the program here at Midd! If you think that you may be interested in getting involved, come to the meeting on Wednesday to ensure that you’re contacted next Fall!
Questions? Email Emma Lennon, Mentoring and Youth Programs coordinator, elennon@middlebury.edu.
4/10 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 this semester, plan to take this defensive driving 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 10 9:00 a.m., Mitchell Green Lounge
Volunteer at the annual Page 1 Reading Carnival
Saturday, April 14th is the annual Page One Spring Reading Carnival! Come join us for medieval merrymaking! The event will be held in Atwater Dining Hall from 1pm-3pm, for children in grades K-4. Volunteers are needed to play with kids, do fun crafts, and read. Please email pageone@middlebury.edu if you’re interested in helping out!
It’s Relay Week! Participate in these events to raise money and awareness about the fight against cancer.
Monday (4/9) : Two Brothers Night, 5-8 PM, 10% proceeds go to Relay, $5 to enter
Tuesday (4/10): Bank Night at Crossroads, 6-9 PM, FREE REGISTRATION :), free cookies and espresso bar!
Wednesday (4/11): Silent Art Auction, 51 Main, 6-9 PM, SIM (Stuck in the Middle) will be performing
Thursday (4/12): Trivia in Crossroads, 9-11 PM
Saturday (4/14): Babysitting Day, McCullough, 11am-1pm, if the kids want to go to the Page One Reading Carnival, then 11am-3pm
Video Game Design Project: Volunteer Needed
Vermont Adult Learning, a local educational non-profit, is looking for a volunteer to help with a video game design project. The goal is to create a video game for a local museum. If you would be interested in helping mentor a student for up to four hours, and if you know something (anything!) about game design, we would love your help. Contact Alison Bromage to learn more or sign up to volunteer: 802.388.4392, abromage@vtadultlearning.org.
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.
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