Community Engagement

Butchie’s Team Info Session
TONIGHT, Monday, Oct. 7, 8:00 p.m.
118 South Main Street, Conference Room
Come learn about a tradition that has continued at Middlebury for more than 50 years—a very special friendship between a local man and Middlebury College students. Butch is confined to a wheel chair due to cerebral palsy and is one of Middlebury’s athletic teams’ most enthusiastic and dedicated fan! For example, the men’s basketball team brings Butch to football games and the football team brings him to basketball games—and over the years a number of students have taken Butch for walks, brought him on-campus, and so much more. Come see a brief Emmy-award winning video capturing the friendship and tradition! Questions? Contact Kirra Simonson, ksimonson@middlebury.edu.

Midterms got you down? 
Apply for a February Middlebury Alternative Break trip and give yourself something to look forward to! This year’s topics range from rural education in South Carolina to international development in Haiti. Applications are due on Thursday, October 10th. Find more information about the trips and the application at go/malt.

Community Friends Feature
Like swimming or drawing? Community Friends, a campus-based one-on-one mentoring program that matches Middlebury students with Addison County children ages six to twelve, is seeking a big brother or big sister for a seven-year old boy. He loves math, writing and playing games. If you have a good sense of humor and like being active, you could easily be a role model for this young boy just by meeting with him for two hours each week. Flexible meeting times on your own schedule; only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to build a meaningful, consistent relationship. For more information about our program and/or how to apply to be this or another child’s mentor, please visit our website (go/cf) or email us at comfriends@middlebury.edu .

Volunteer at the Chicken Pie Supper for the First Congregational Church in Cornwall
Saturday, October 12th Arrive at 6:30 to enjoy some snacks from the dinner, volunteer from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Cornwall School (112 School Road), only 4 miles from campus. Volunteers are needed to help move tables clean up at the conclusion of the dinner. Interested? Contact Mary Kay Schueneman,mschueneman@middlebury.edu.

David Stone ’74 Tree House Fund 
This year, the Tree House Fund will award up to $2,000 to one or more creative student projects designed to benefit the environment and the greater Middlebury community. These awards are intended to fund projects that would not qualify for other existing sources of funding, and may not add additional unanticipated cost to the College’s operating budget. Individuals and groups are encouraged to apply with their ideas! Visit go/thf for the application and more information. Applications are due by midnight on Friday, October 18th to Elizabeth Robinson, Director of PCI: robinson@middlebury.edu. Please contact robinson@middlebury.edu with any questions!

Still not sure where Community Engagement is?
Fall Family Weekend Open House
118 South Main (behind Davis Family Library)
October 12th 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Come see our brand new building which holds the Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement and the Programs on Creativity and Innovation in the Liberal Arts.  Enjoy apple cider and other refreshments while learning about these exciting student programs and opportunities. On hand will be students involved with the new “Privilege & Poverty” initiative, a curricular integration of internships and classroom learning that invites students to apply their liberal arts education to the address of domestic and global poverty. Speak with faculty, staff and students and learn about what’s behind the programs’ growing presence on campus.

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, Associate Director, Community Engagement, jcalkins@middlebury.edu, 802.443.3099

Middlebury Alternative Break (MAlt) Service Trip for October Break 2013!
Merck Forest & Farmland Center and Mountain Lake Services
Applications due September 30th
Join us for the sixth annual October MAlt break trips!

Mountain Lake Services, in Port Henry, New York, is an inclusive community with a wide range of services for those with developmental disabilities. In addition to learning about the comprehensive services offered by this organization,  participants will gain hands-on experience building new facilities for community members, assisting with job training, and working with the young children at their special needs school.  Participants will be staying off-site, allowing for reflection and discussion.  The leaders hope trip members will gain a new awareness of stigmas surrounding individuals with disabilities and the confidence to engage in conversations that will alleviate these stigmas in the Middlebury community and beyond.

Merck Forest & Farmland Center in Rupert, VT at the height of the foliage season is a testament to Vermont’s natural beauty. Merck Forest’s mission is to teach and demonstrate the benefits of innovative, sustainable management of forest and farmland. Our work will likely include trail maintenance in the forest and helping with the harvest. Participants will be camping (sleeping in a cabin) and cooking together as a group in fall temperatures ranging from 40-60 degrees during the day and 30-50 degrees at night. It’s about a two-mile hike into the site.

Both trips will depart on Saturday, October 18th and return on Monday, October 21st.

Trip Cost per person: $30. This trip is subsidized through the Middlebury Alternative Break Trips program.
Questions? Contact Ashley Calkins, Associate Director, Community Engagement, jcalkins@middlebury.edu.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 30th to middalt@middlebury.edu
See attached application: Mini-MAlt participant application 2013

“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 11^th – 13^th
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 11^th, 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 11^th 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 4^th and May 11^th, 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 4^th 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 4^th, 2013 10 am-2pm Meet at Adirondack Circle at 9:45
All around Vermont on May 4^th, 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 11^th 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 24^th 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 27^th 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 19^th, 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 24^th 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

College Access Program Seeks New Volunteers
Thursday April 11^th 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 11^th, 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 9^th 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 26^th
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 10^th – 12^th 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

MAlt is Middlebury’s alternative break program. In 2013-2014 MAlt will offer three domestic and two international student-led service trips over February break.

What Are the Responsibilities of a Middlebury Alternative Break Trip Leader?
MAlt trip leaders are responsible for trip logistics, group dynamics, education, and reflection before, during, and after the break.  Logistical responsibilities include helping to recruit and select participants, choosing appropriate worksites for the trip’s theme, initiating and maintaining ongoing contact with worksite coordinators to ensure rewarding service work for both participants and the community partner, drafting and maintaining a budget, creating a daily itinerary, arranging travel plans (e.g., plane reservations, car rentals, College van reservations, accommodations, etc.), and planning meals. Trip leaders work closely with MAlt tri-chairs and the MAlt advisor (Ashley Calkins in the Center for Education in Action, EIA).  Trip leaders are also responsible for coordinating group fundraising efforts and ensuring that fundraising goals (which may be substantial) are met.  Please Note: Leading a MAlt trip is a rewarding but demanding opportunity. You should expect to devote a significant amount of time to your trip pre-departure, including some level of research and planning during the summer.

Information Session: If you have a great idea for a trip or are interested in creating one, attend the MAlt leader info session on April 11^th, 7pm in BiHall 219.

Application Information: Complete this application with a co-leader and e-mail it to middalt@middlebury.edu, by Wednesday, April 24th. MAlt trips can be domestic or international, but this year we will also be looking for strong applications in the New England region. 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 go/malt or contact co-chairs Charlotte Zelle and Maya Neria at middalt@middlebury.edu.

4/4 Stone Soup Summit: Volunteer and enjoy a free local foods feast
The annual Stone Soup Summit brings together community members in Addison County to celebrate, enrich and sustain Farm to School programs now and in the future. This year the summit needs note-takers with a prior interest in local agriculture, farm-to-school programs, or school curricula, or anyone with a background in journalism. Volunteers should arrive at 4:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Mt. Abe High School in Bristol to take notes for the World Cafe, where participants cycle through tables in 25-minute rounds, a different discussion topic at each table. Volunteers would receive note-taking instructions and be assigned a table – the notes will be used to keep track of the ideas for a report on the status of Farm-to-School work in Addison County. Volunteers could leave at 6:15, or stay to enjoy a free local foods feast prepared by Addison County’s Jr. Iron Chefs. Interested? Contact ACORN manager Lea Calderon-Guthe, lea@acornvt.org. If you sign up to volunteer and need transportation, contact Ashley Calkins, jcalkins@middlebury.edu, to arrange a carpool.

Volunteers Needed: Library Sale
This Saturday, 4/6, is the monthly Used Book Sale at Ilsley Public Library in downtown Middlebury. Friends of Ilsley Public Library is looking for a few volunteers to help with the sale—help bring down books, arrange for the sale, etc. Help needed on Friday 4/5/13 from 3:00 to 5:00PM. Please contact Nestor Martinez at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010 for more information. Proceeds from the sale go toward extending Ilsley Library’s services and facilities.

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 9^th 9:00 – 11:00 a.

Volunteer with Boys and Girls Club of Brandon
We are looking for young men and women who have a desire to have fun and make a difference in the life of a child.  We have opportunities for people to participate with students in the following areas: physical fitness/team sports, homework help and technology integration. Please note: background checks are required before you begin. The Boys and Girls Club is open M-F from 2:30-6:30PM.  Dinner is available every night at 5PM.  Please e-mail Bill Bonsignore Unit Director bbonsignore@rutlandbgclub.org to get started.

Interested in art, photography, or computer sciences? Like to help others?
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes is looking for a few college volunteers to help with an upcoming  project involving Clay-mation, video games and Lego robotics. Meeting on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:00, students in grades 5-9 will be working together and will need help with photography, editing, designing—you name it! No formal experience necessary, only a willingness to help out and have fun. Transportation available, and additional support as needed! For more information, please contact Nestor Martinez at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010.

May 10^th – 12^th 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.

Big Chill – Be a Hero for Epilepsy (Colchester, VT)
The 6th Annual-The Big Chill-Be A Hero for Epilepsy is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th at Bayside Park in Mallets Bay in Colchester. The Vermont Epilepsy Foundation has a goal of 100 participants this year! Visit http://epilepsyvt.org/big-chill.html for more information and contact epilepsy@sover.net to receive a sponsorship form.

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

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Weekly Volunteer Service Opportunities

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 Nutrition Outreach and Mentoring (NOM)’s Cooking with Otter Creek Nursery
Otter Creek Nursery (located just off campus on Shannon Street) is looking for volunteers to cook with 2-5 year olds. They are open to different kinds of cooking or gardening with the kids, but would also love to have volunteers come and help out with what the teachers are already doing. They are hoping to have these events Wednesday and/or Friday mornings around 10:15am, but the timing is flexible. Please email Carly Westling ’13 at nom.midd@gmail.com if you are interested.

Apply for the Paid Summer Orientation Trips Internship
Work with the College’s first-year orientation team to help plan and deliver MiddView (Community Engagement, Vermont Explorations, and the Wilderness) trips. The trips are an integral part of our orientation efforts, and include three day, two night off-campus opportunities to engage in some aspect of Vermont’s cultural, community or outdoor landscapes. The internship available will primarily focus on community engagement and Vermont Explorations trips. The position has available hours this spring and will then be extended through the summer, during which the typical workweek will be 37.5 hours. View the full position description and apply here.

DREAM Summer Internship Information Session
Tmrw Tuesday, March 19^th 4:30 p.m. EIA Adirondack House Library
You’ve heard of the DREAM student organization in Middlebury and seen their great t-shirts – come learn about DREAM’s summer internship working to plan daily activities for youth in low-income neighborhoods. Questions? Contact Sarah Caliendo, scaliendo@dreamprogram.org or visit MOJO to apply for the position.

Monkton World Language Program: Volunteers still needed this semester.
The Monkton Central School World Language Program has been in existence for about 10 years with great success. It introduces children from kindergarten through sixth grade to a different language and culture, an experience which, hopefully, will be continued during middle and high school. Middlebury College students teach various languages four times during the semester in an elementary classroom. Volunteers are still needed to: co-teach French on Mondays 2:15 – 3PM, 3^rd and 4^th grade OR teach French or Spanish to 5^th and 6^th graders on a day/time that works for you. If you are interested in one of these volunteer opportunities, email coordinator Jennifer Stanley,  jstanley@wildblue.net.

Help at the annual Addison Central Teens Clothing Swap! Donate clothing items on campus or sign up for a volunteer shift
Location: Middlebury Union High School (MUHS) Dates: March 19 – March 20, 2013 11:30-3:00 MUHS students only, 3:00 – 7:00 open to the public
Bring in teen friendly, gently used clothing, accessories, prom and formal dresses, jewelry, knick-knacks and CDs and swap for “new” used items. No clothing to swap? Bring your money and shop! Clothing Collection at college (will benefit local middle and high school students)
To Volunteer: More info or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Jutta, 802-989-8934, jutta@addisonteens.com

Academic Outreach Endowment Grants – application due April 1
The Academic Outreach Endowment Fund provides financial support to both faculty and students for pursuits that involve community-connected teaching, learning, and research. Examples of these kinds of approaches include project-based learning (when there is a direct community connection), service-learning, community-based learning, participatory action research, and more. Funding for academic year 2013-2014 now being accepted. Visit here for more details.

Volunteer Opportunity with local Middlebury artist
Local Middlebury artist seeks unpaid intern for assistance with written communications, general organization and art business, including art shows, farmers markets and website update. Three hours weekly needed, up to 12 hours help desired! Contact artist Bob Gold @ 802-377-2579.

Sugar on Snow 2013 Volunteers (Huntington, VT)
Each year, the Green Mountain Audubon Center hosts three Sugar on Snow parties in the month of March to celebrate our sustainable, bird-friendly maple sugaring program and offer free education programs to the public.  On March 17, 23 , & 24  we will host hundreds of guests on our property in Huntington, VT. We need help from volunteers to lend a hand serving refreshments, keep a fire going and help our visitors park.  Please consider signing up for a volunteer slot and be added to the list of Vermonters that come together to keep our programs strong throughout the year.  Sign up here. Questions? Contact vermont@audubon.org.

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