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APPLY FOR ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK IN LOUISIANA
Priority deadline: November 1, 2008
This 2-credit Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program prepares students to understand the unique situation of the disaster in New Orleans and other areas before trying to "remedy" it. During the spring semester, weekly discussions open up dialogue about activism and social justice as they relate to disaster and address issues of race, gender, class and spirituality. ASB is run in conjunction with the Civic Interfaith Alliance. Submit your application now for the November 1 priority deadline. For more information, contact Amanda Tucker at atucker@email.smith.edu or (216) 258-1836.
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VOLUNTEER & CIVIC OPPORTUNITIES
OXFAM HUNGER BANQUET- COME HUNGRY, LEAVE THOUGHTFUL!
October 16, 2008, 6pm-7:30pm,
UUSA Meetinghouse, Amherst
The dinner is designed to raise awareness of global hunger issues and to raise funds to support Oxfam's poverty-fighting work. The suggested minimum donation for this event is $5. Proceeds will go to Oxfam and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Organized by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst. For more information on Oxfam and Hunger Banquets ,visit Oxfam America.
To volunteer, contact Chris Felton cmfelton@honors.umass.edu.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE
October 25, 2008
ACT Community Service Center and RSVP of Hampshire and Franklin Counties will be collecting new and gently used children’s books in Amherst, Greenfield, and Northampton from 10am to 2pm. Donated books will go to local anti-poverty and family literacy programs that will share the books with their clients. See attached flyer for drop-off locations.
FIND OTHER LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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This database lists hundeds of opportunities for students looking to enrich their academic experiences or simply contribute to their community. Check out CSLinks anytime from anywhere!
VOTE!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2008
 Click here to find out how to register to vote, get an absentee ballot while away at college, access a Spanish/English glossary of election terms and get ideas for mobilizing others on campus.
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SHARE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS & RUN/WALKERS FOR THE TURKEY TROT!
The 5K Turkey Trot, benefitting the Amherst Survival Center, will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Check out the UMass Campus Center for flyers and tables at the end of October for more information. SHARE is a service organization that connects students with community members with shared service interests. For more information about joining, email shareumass@gmail.com.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Springfield Schools seek volunteers for students in grades K-12. Click here for a list of current opportunities. For more information, visit Springfield School Volunteers or email Maria DeAngelis.
NEW ENGLAND FARM WORKERS COUNCIL SEEKS MENTORS
NEFWC is looking for men and women to mentor a child for ONE hour ONCE a week by being a "friend," doing group activities and offering one-on-one mentoring. Our major goal is academic improvement, but the mentor is not there to be a tutor, but simply to build a friendship. At one point in time we've all had someone who has impacted our life or made a difference by simply listening, being a positive role model or just being a friend and these are the qualities these children/youth lack. It's been proven that if a child has a positive role model in their life, who they can trust, their grades increase and absences decrease. For more information or to volunteer, email Shamika Santos or call (413) 536-5403 x228.
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STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBOR SERVICE-LEARNING GRANTS
Applications due: October 15, 2008
Youth Service America is offering grants of up to $1,000 for teachers and service-learning coordinators to engage students (ages 5-25) in youth-led community improvement projects for Global Youth Service Day (April 24-26, 2009). For more information, visit Youth Service America or contact goodneighbor@ysa.org.
DOROT COLLEGE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Applications due: November 17, 2008
DOROT is offering up to nine $500 grants for programs that enable college students to volunteer with the elderly in the community. In addition, $10,000 two-year grants are available. For more information, visit DOROT online.
2009 ECHOING GREEN FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Each year, Echoing Green awards 20 two-year fellowships to entrepreneurs creating new social change organizations. Fellows receive up to $90,000 and plenty of support to help them launch their bold idea. For more information, visit www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship.
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CONFERENCES / OTHER EVENTS
TEACHING FOR DEMOCRACY AFTER THE VOTES ARE COUNTED: ADVANCING STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND VOICE IN SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS
November 17, 2008, 10am-3pm, The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Regardless of the results of the 2008 election, young people have been activated in politicsin ways we haven’t seen in decades. New technologies, along with messages and strategies for reaching out to young people have potentially revolutionized the ways we understand engagement in the political process. At the same time, a series of books and journals have been documenting some of the practices to politically engage students through courses and programs. This institute is geared for faculty, staff and student teams interested in infusing this surge in political interest and lessons from research and practice in higher education into their service-learning courses and programs. Specifically, the interactive workshop will focus on advancing student leadership and voice in service-learning programs as a strategy for maintaining the civic energy generated by the 2008 election. Registration fee: $35/person or $100/4 people. To register, complete registration form.
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IMPROVE YOUR AGENCY'S FISCAL HEALTH THROUGH SAVVY GRANT MANAGEMENT: COST ALLOCATION, INTERNAL CONTROLS AND OTHER TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU ACE YOUR NEXT FISCAL CHECK-UP
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 9:30am-12pm, Delaney House, Holyoke
Registration deadline: October 16
Effective cost allocation is a key element of a sustainable nonprofit. Understanding overhead and allocating costs properly will help you maximize the contribution of grant funding to your agency's overall fiscal well-being. This session will cover the theory and practice of cost allocation, including: (1) what is overhead? (2) allocation methods; and (3) ways to control overhead costs. If time allows, we will also discuss policies and procedures that help insure your agency has the solid internal controls that are essential to grant compliance and a fiscally healthy organization. Sponsored jointly by Massachusetts Service Alliance and the Human Service Forum, Springfield, MA. For more information or to register, contact Naomi Weiner at nweiner@mass-service.org or (617) 542-2544 x218.
TAKING THE STRESS OUT OF PROGRAM EVALUATION
Thursday, October 30, 2008, 1-4pm, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Registration deadline: October 16
This interactive session will provide an overview of evaluation ABC's, designed to turn this necessary management function into a low-stress and even pleasant process. We will address key areas for decision-making including: clarifying the purpose of the evaluation, focusing evaluation questions, choosing a methodology, and determining costs; how to select an outside evaluator and to work effectively with one; and evaluation activities you can conduct in-house, especially if your budget is limited. The session will also address problems and challenges brought forward by participants, and will include opportunities to learn from other participants as well as the presenter. Evaluation novices are welcome! Sponsored by Massachusetts Service Alliance. For more information or to register, contact Naomi Weiner at nweiner@mass-service.org or (617) 542-2544 x218.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESENT / PUBLISH YOUR WORK
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HOLYOKE TUTOR/MENTOR PROGRAM
Holyoke tutor/mentor program seeks someone to help with volunteer tutor recruitment including contacting media, updating online listings/postings, researching outreach opportunities and speaking at public events. Additionally, duties include administrative tasks, such as data entry, copying and filing, as well as facilitating tutor trainings. This is a 20 hour per week position funded from 11/3/08- 8/31/09 with a stipend of $6.25 per hour and a completion bonus of $1,000. For more information or to apply, contact Emily Fox at holyoketutor@holycham.com or (413) 534-3376 x103.
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