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Community Service Announcement -  December 11, 2006

***This is the last week of UMServes for 2006 - It will resume January 29, 2007. Have a good winter break!***

Also, I want to take the time to say THANK YOU to Miss. Kara Smith! She is an awesome student working
for CSL & Campus Programs for 3-4 years and has put together UMServes every Monday during the
academic year for 2005 & 2006. Congratulations TERP Graduate 2006! You’ll definitely be missed! 

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:

1. Adopt-a-Family for the Winter Holidays
2. Pedestrian Safety Activity – 12.13.06
3. Gift Wrapping at Borders in downtown Silver Spring – 12.13.06
4. Work with America Reads*America Counts
5. Prince George’s County Alternative Spring Break
6. SOME Caregivers Program
7. Community Family Life Services
8. Int’l Volunteering & Service Day
9. Contribute to Peace Child Int’l Book Project
10. Capital One Youth Service Fund – 1.26.07
11. Be a Leader in Our Education's National Youth Movement
12. Prince George's Volunteer Center – 12.15.06
13. EATerps Alternative Spring Break
14. Seeking a tutor

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS:

1. DC EITC Campaign Seeks Student Volunteers
2. Mortar Board Senior Honors Society Book Drive
3. Book Drive for Young Adults
4. Volunteer with Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc.
5. Volunteer with Age-In-Place
6. Be a Mentor for Asian American Youth

JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

1. Internship with Empowered Youth Foundation, Inc.
2. Internship with the Green Building Institute
3. City Year Washington, DC - Full Time AmeriCorps Program
4. Join Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps
5. Nat’l Democratic Inst. for Int’l Affairs
6. Proliteracy Worldwisde
7. Church World Service

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:

1. ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS
Support our local community by Adopting a Family for the Winter Holidays! The purpose of this project is to help families of Prince George's County, such as homeless and foster care children and senior citizens to experience a warm and traditional holiday meal. Students and student groups are encouraged to Adopt-a-Family and share the holiday spirit! Adoption commitment pledges are to be turned in ASAP for Winter Holidays.  For more information, visit http://www.csl.umd.edu/Programs/H&Hweek/2006/adoptafamily2006.html
If you have questions, please contact hh.umcp@gmail.com or call (301) 314-CARE or stop by 0110 Stamp Student Union.

2. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACTIVITY – 12.13.06
Wednesday, December 13 from 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Maryland International Corridor CSAFE is recruiting volunteers to distribute bilingual pedestrian safety brochures in Takoma-Langley Crossroads. Because of deaths in the area, it has become even more important to educate pedestrians about crossing the street.
Location: 8011 New Hampshire Ave., at the PG County Community Police Substation behind the Toys R Us parking lots.
Bilingual volunteers also needed.
To sign up or to get more information, contact Gretchen at 301-439-0972 or 301-367-9840, or email at GretchenH@takomagov.org.

3. Gift Wrapping at Borders in downtown Silver Spring – 12.13.06
Organization: Threshold Services
Volunteers Needed: 4
Date: Dec 13, 2006 & Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 8518 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Description: Wrap gifts to help Threshold Services! On Wednesday, December 13th from 5pm to 10pm, Borders Books in downtown Silver Spring, MD is allowing us to wrap gifts for tips -- that's donation tips. Two hour shifts preferred, but if you can only come for an hour, we need you too!
Skills: People person.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=295134

4. WORK FOR AMERICA READS*AMERICA COUNTS
America Reads*America Counts is looking for Federal Work-Study students, volunteers, interns and coop students for Spring 2007.  Paid federal work study positions start at $10 an hour. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply. 
AR*AC is a program that places UM students in local elementary schools to serve as tutors, mentors, and presenters.  It is a part of Leadership, Community Service-Learning and Student Involvement www.csl.umd.edu in the Stamp Student Union and Campus Programs.  America Reads*America Counts consists of a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Public Schools.  We seek to provide a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for college and elementary students. Each session consists of basic facts practice activities, homework help, problem solving, hands-on group activities and long-term projects.  If you want to get hands on experience working with children, fulfill your service requirement or capstone project, or just give back – our program is the place to be!!!  We are looking for students that can work in one of our five areas daily between the hours of 8am – 8pm. We will work with you to make a schedule that fits your needs & ours. A minimum of 4 hours per week is preferred.
America Counts                            2pm – 4 pm
America Reads                              8am – 11am
First Book                    one hour meeting per week and time for events per semester - hours vary (non-paid only)
Office Team Leaders                   8am – 8pm
Partners in Print                            6pm – 8pm
For more information go to www.arac.umd.edu or call 301 - 314 - READ (7323).

5. LOCAL ASB APPLICATIONS DUE SOON!
Fill out an application at offcampus.umd.edu and email it to jbonnet@umd.edu, or bring it to the Office of Campus Programs in the Stamp.

The Local ASB program will link students to community-based organizations working to create positive change in the University of Maryland, College Park's home county.  Through active service, critical reflection, and dialogues with community members, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of social issues in the County. Students participating in the Local ASB will be working in the residential neighborhood of Riverdale to set up a new community garden.

The Local ASB is a joint project of the Engaged University and Off-Campus Student Involvement.   

Program Details:

When:  March 19-23, 2006 (Spring Break)
Approximately 6 hours/day

Housing: Housing will not be provided due to the nature of this event.

Cost: Without housing or out-of-town travel, the cost of the program will be significantly low and is designed to be an affordable Spring Break alternative.  Breakfast and lunch each day will be provided.

For more information about the Prince George's County Alternative Spring Break program, contact:
Jennifer Bonnet 301.405.0986    
Off-Campus Student Involvement
jbonnet@umd.edu

6. SOME Caregivers Program
Volunteers Needed:             30
Date:       Nov 18, 2006 to Dec 16, 2006
Time:      11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Estimated Time:    2 hours per Event
Location:               2812 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
Gather your family, friends, or co-workers together to make up a Thanksgiving Dinner Basket for a low-income homebound senior in D.C. It is easy and you'll get lots of joy in knowing you've made the holiday brighter for someone in need. Have each person contribute an item or two from a "menu list" we'll provide (you collect the canned goods to make side dishes, SOME will provide the turkeys). Then just pack it up in a bag, basket or box and bring it to our office in SE DC. From there volunteers will deliver the baskets to the 60 clients of SOME's Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program.
Skills: Just the ability to coordinate the assembly of a food basket, using your circle of family and friend connections.

If you want to deliver your basket(s), you'll need a car. We'll provide driving directions from our office.

The food basket drop off and delivery dates are the same: Sat. November 18 for Thanksgiving, and Sat. December 16 for Christmas baskets. Sorry, we are not able to receive all the food baskets earlier than those dates, as there is no storage space at our office.

7. Community Family Life Services
Volunteers Needed:             100
Date:       Dec 11, 2006 to Dec 22, 2006
Estimated Time:    2 hours per Week
Location:               305 E. St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Community Family Life Services (CFLS) Holiday Program is looking for sponsors donate gifts to the give a gift program. Organize and encourage friends and colleagues to donate gifts that will in turn enable parents with low-incomes to give gifts to their own children. We host a free holiday store so parents can choose gifts for their children — infants to age 18. Notify us in advance and we will arrange for drop-off or pick-up of donations.

In addition, CFLS is seeking volunteers to help staff the holiday store on December 20th as well as organize and sort gifts from December 11-19. For more information please contact: Edward Erikson, Work: 202-347-0511 x 415, Email: Volunteer@cflsdc.org

8. INITIATIVE ON INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE LAUNCHED ON INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY
The Brookings Institution Initiative on International Volunteering and Service is a coalition of governmental and non-governmental organizations, corporations, universities, and philanthropists who seek to explore ways in which the culture of volunteerism can help enhance global understanding and security. The goal of the initiative is to double the number of Americans that volunteer overseas every year. A forum was held on December 5, International Volunteer Day, to launch the campaign. To learn more, visit http://www.brookings.edu/global/volunteer/

9. CONTRIBUTE TO A PEACE CHILD INTERNATIONAL BOOK PROJECT
Peace Child International Book Projects take complex international reports on important global issues and highlight the key points. Young people are then invited to write first-hand reports, paint pictures, take photographs, and write poems and stories to reflect their feelings about the issues. Peace Child International is seeking young people to contribute to a current project based upon the 2006 Human Development Report. To learn more, visit http://www.peacechild.org/water/files/WaterCall.pdf

10. THE CAPITAL ONE YOUTH SERVICE FUND: DEADLINE JANUARY 26, 2007
Capital One and Youth Service America (YSA) are pleased to announce grants of up to $500 to support service youth-led projects in low/moderate income communities. Applicants must be located in the metro DC area: Washington DC, Fairfax, Arlington, Prince George's, and Montgomery Counties, and the city of Alexandria. These grants support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, youth-leaders, youth-serving organizations, or organizations that engage youth in implementing service projects for National & Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, 2007. To learn more, visit http://www.ysa.org/awards

11. Be a Leader in Our Education's National Youth Movement
At the start of the 2006-07 school year, Our Education will be launching a major campaign to gather one million youth signatures in support of a fundamental, American right to high quality public education. (See http://www.OurEd.org for more info).

We are looking for motivated, passionate, and civically-engaged young people ages 13-24 to lead "Our Education Petition Drives" in their schools and / or communities. The goal of the petition drives is to increase youth awareness about the need for dramatic improvement in our schools and provide youth with an opportunity to become involved in a youth-led, grassroots campaign to make a difference in the issue that affects us most: our education.

A Petition Drive Director would be responsible for building a team of students who are dedicated to the cause, planning a week-long event on their campus to increase awareness about the issue and offer peers a chance to sign the petition, and executing this plan. Student leaders who volunteer with this effort will be eligible to receive community service hours towards graduation, club requirements, or other honors. Students who display a high level of dedication and effort will also receive consideration for higher level involvement in Our Education as regional directors, National Student Conference invitees, and other important strategic positions.

Our Education staff will work with each Petition Drive Director to craft a plan for your school / community and provide you with the resources (blank petition sheets, fliers, etc.) necessary to complete the task. Please contact Aaron Tang at aaron@oured.org or IM with Aaron at SN: OurEducation2006 if you are interested. We will send you more information and schedule a time to talk about your leadership in this important cause!
Skills- Student should support the values of fairness, trust, and caring in our society
- Student must enjoy talking about a cause you believe in!

12. Prince George's Volunteer Center – 12.15.06
The Prince George's Volunteer Center has two upcoming events:

The first is a presentation on volunteer recruitment on Friday, December 15, 10:30 - noon. This will be to the Americorps VISTA members serving at Maryland Volunteer Centers and it will be held at the Prince George's Volunteer Center at 5012 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville. Parking is underground at 75 cents per hour. Lunch will be provided.

The second event is a 30-45 minute presentation/reflection session for youth participating in a Teen CERT training on January 15. The training will be held at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, 4500 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, Maryland. Free parking and lunch will be provided.

If you are interested and available to do either of these presentations, please let me know asap.
Teresa Gardner-Williams, CVA, Executive Director
Prince George's Volunteer Center, Inc., P. O. Box 187, Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 699-2804
www.PrinceGeorgesVolunteer.org

13. EATerps Alternative Spring Break
Dates:               March 17 - March 24 2007
Location:          Camp Coast Care, MS
Sponsored by:   The EATerps (Episcopal/Anglican Terps)
Contact Person:   Jennifer Gehret, EATerp Vice President:  jgehret@umd.edu
Website:              www.campcoastcare.com
Registration:         On or Before February 17, 2007

14. Seeking a tutor
Seeking a tutor for a 3rd grade boy in Beltsville 2 hrs/wk in the afternoons in all subjects.  Spanish-speaking is helpful, though not required.  Transportation will be provided if necessary.  If interested, please contact Raquel Herandez at 703/864-8235.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS

1. DC EITC CAMPAIGN SEEKS STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

The DC EITC Campaign (www.dceitc.org) is gearing up to provide free tax preparation services to more than 4000 low- and moderate-income taxpayers in the DC area. In conjunction with our site partners (Children's Defense Fund, Community Tax Aid, and the DC CASH Campaign) we hope to return even more than the nearly $5 million we did last year. 

Register to volunteer as a tax preparer, site assistant, or interpreter at www.dceitc.org.  No prior tax preparation experience is needed, as DC EITC provides all the necessary training.  More details are available on our website, via email (volunteer@caab.org) or by calling 202-419-1442.

This is a great opportunity to:
Learn more about the greater Washington DC community
Gain concrete experience for your resume
Network – socially and professionally

Only 14 days of your time can equal over $5 million dollars returned to low- and moderate-income residents!

2. MORTAR BOARD SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY BOOK DRIVE
The Mortar Board Senior Honor Society is sponsoring a Holiday Book Drive from
Monday, November 27, 2006 – Monday, December 11, 2006.  The books will be donated to surrounding public schools of the College Park area including Adelphi Elementary School, Bucklarge Middle School, and High Point High School. In addition, textbooks donated will be sent to Books for Freedom, which will distribute books to universities in Africa. New, nearly new, or used books in clean condition for donating will be accepted! We are accepting books for all grade and age levels and for all subject areas, including college textbooks! Boxes will be available at the Information Desk of Stamp Student Union, McKeldin Library, Hornbake Library, Tydings Building, Benjamin Building, and Somerset Hall.

For more information, please contact: Fumiyuki Chin, (443)745-7219,
fchin@umd.edu

3. BOOK DRIVE FOR YOUNG ADULTS!
From Friday, October 27, 2006 - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 The Carceral Studies Working Group (CSWG) is conducting a book drive for the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, a project which directly benefits the Oak Hill Youth Detention Center in Prince Georges County. We are seeking books for young people ages 10-18, including young adult fiction and non-fiction (especially books with lots of pictures that explore different countries and cultures and books highlighting various career choices), classics and books on tape. Drop boxes are available in the departmental main offices of American Studies, African-American Studies and Women Studies. For detailed lists of requested books on tape and in print please check in the main office. Monetary donations are accepted as well and checks can be written directly to the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services and dropped off in any of the three departments participating in the project.
Website: www.amst.umd.edu/About%20Us/Research/cswg.htm

For more information, contact: Rebecca A Krefting, +1 301 405 1162, rkreftin@umd.edu

4. VOLUNTEER WITH ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CASA, INC.
Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. (AACCASA), a private, non-profit organization, is committed to advocating for and supporting abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings to ensure their right to safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Trained volunteers (CASAs) from throughout the County represent the best interests of these vulnerable children within the child welfare and legal system.

To volunteer with CASA in Anne Arundel County, please contact Rebecca Julian at Rebecca@aacasa.org.

5. VOLUNTEER WITH AGE-IN-PLACE
Age-In-Place helps seniors who are unable to afford to pay have household chores and yard work done, and are unable to do the tasks themselves. The group spends time visiting with senior clients as they complete their tasks, as well as connects with other volunteers from around the area.

For information on how your group can volunteer through Age-In-Place for a one time experience or a longer term commitment, contact Tawana Moore at 202-635-9384 ext. 105, or TMoore@esm.org.

6. BE A MENTOR FOR ASIAN AMERICAN YOUTH
Do you enjoy working with youth? Want to assist an underprivileged population? Need community service hours?

Volunteer as a mentor for Asian American youth with Asian American LEAD, a certified provider of community service hours. For six hours a month, you can contribute to a youth’s:
                - Improved school performance
                - Improved social skills
                - Reduced absences
                - Self-esteem

Please contact Maura Donohue, volunteer coordinator, at mdonohue@aalead.org or 301-942-9333. (Mentors must be at least 21 years old.)

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JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. SPRING INTERNSHIP WITH EMPOWERED YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC.
Rewarding Spring Internship at Empowered Youth Foundation, Inc (EYFI)!
Empowered Youth Foundation, Inc. (EYFI) is a new non-profit organization in Maryland, located at 9821 Greenbelt Road #207, Lanham, MD 20706 (approx. 15 mins. from the University of Maryland).  Our Enrichment and Learning Center provides individualized programs that address the academic needs of area youth, while building self-esteem, confidence and motivation.  Our goal is to be instrumental in the lives of the children and young adults we serve. 

To further develop our non-profit program, we are seeking participants to fill non-paid positions.  Our Program Development Intern positions are reserved for motivated undergraduate and/or graduate students.  EYFI desires candidates who have the following qualifications: strong writing, organization, and computer skills (fluency in Excel is a plus); are willing to take initiative; can work independently as well as part of a team; enjoy working with youth and contributing to the community.  This internship offers participants the opportunity to work in a professional environment where they will gain valuable non-profit, administrative, program development and management experience.

Internship Details:

Start Date: Mid-End of January, 2007
End date: Early May, 2007
Reasonable and flexible yet consistent schedule
• Part-time/Full time
• Unpaid
Location:
9821 Greenbelt Road #207, Lanham, MD 20706
Responsibilities:
• Ensure smooth operation of daily office functions
• Research foundation and corporate funding leads
• Maintain organized and informative foundation and corporate funding records and assist in researching and writing grant proposals
• Help monitor and maintain EYFI’s website
• Produce EYFI brochures and press packets
• Write press releases and media advisories
• Document EYFI past press clippings
• Generate Revenue Reports
• Write donor acknowledgement letters
• Enter donors’ information into donor database
• Assist with administrative duties: collating and mailing solicitations, faxing, copying, and errands
• Plan and execute event logistics
• Other duties as assigned
To apply for this internship, please submit a one-page resume and a brief (one page maximum) cover letter describing your interest in the internship opportunity.  Please submit your application to info@eyfi.org.  Please specify in the header of your submission: “SPRING INTERNSHIP APPLICATION.”
Applications will be received on a rolling basis. Once all applications have been reviewed, the candidates will be contacted.  EYFI does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
If you are interested in applying for this internship position or have questions, you may contact our center via email at (info@eyfi.org), or you can call 301 552-5500.

2. INTERNSHIP: GREEN BUILDING INSTITUTE
"Green building" is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials.
Through this approach of holistic design, construction, operation, and maintenance of homes, office buildings and other built structures, green building works with the existing environment instead of against it.
The Green Building Institute is a start-up non-profit organization (opened our doors in Nov. 2005) whose primary mission is education. We teach the public as well as building and design professionals how to integrate efficient & healthy building and practices into their living and working spaces.
The Institute is looking for an intern interested in the environment that would work closely with the Executive Director.
Some example responsibilities would include (but are not limited to):
* Research on sustainable building initiatives
* Target audience research
* Communicating with partnership organizations
* Designing marketing materials
* Website development
* Distributing workshop information
* Assisting with mailings
Skills
* Strong research & writing
* Miscrosoft Office competency
* Entrepreneurial skills - a plus
We would like to have an in-office intern who could commit 5-15 hours/week.
As a benefit of this internship, you would be eligible to attend Institute workshops for free. This internship is unpaid, but structured to give you exposure to the field, people and practice of sustainable building.
To inquire about this internship, please send a letter of interest and resume to hannah@greenbuildinginstitute.org.
For more information on the Green Building Institute, please visit our website http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org

3. CITY YEAR WASHINGTON, DC - FULL TIME AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Young Enough to Want to Change the World. Old Enough to Do It - City Year
City Year is a full-time AmeriCorps program for 17-24-year olds. City Year corps members commit to 10 months of community service, beginning in September and finishing in mid-June. City Year corps members work predominately with children and youth, on issues such as:
                -HIV/AIDS prevention
                -Substance Abuse Prevention
                -Literacy Tutoring
                -Youth Mentorship
                -Neighborhood Revitalization
Benefits: Weekly living stipend, health insurance, free Metro passes (bus and train), free Timberland uniform, $4,725 education award
For more information, or to schedule a visit to our office, please contact dcrecruitment@cityyear.org or call 202.742.7400.
There are two ways to apply to City Year:
                1. Online: http://www.cityyear.org/getinvolved/joincorps/gateway
                2. To request a hard-copy application, please email name and mailing address to: dcrecruitment@cityyear.org

4. JOIN AVODAH: THE JEWISH SERVICE CORPS
HELP fight for justice and equality in New York, Chicago, and Washington DC’s neediest neighborhoods. Work full-time on issues you care about—immigration, hunger, literacy, public health, domestic violence, and more.

LEARN first-hand from veteran organizers, activists, and educators. Gain skills, investigate the connections between Judaism and social justice, and share your passions with fellow Corps members.

LIVE together with other young Jews and build a community committed to integrating social change and Jewish values in a pluralistic environment.

Join AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps. You’ll earn health insurance and a modest living stipend to cover housing, food, transportation, and other expenses. There’s a $1,000 exit stipend and most qualify for an Americorps Education Award up to $4,725 for repayment of student loans or future education. Student loan deferrals are available.

Applications are now available. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, 2007. Go to http://apply.avodah.net or contact us at apply@avodah.net or 212-545-7759 x305.

5. Nat’l Democratic Inst. for Int’l Affairs
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices, and institutions. To learn more about available positions at NDI, visit http://www.ndi.org/employment/currentemploy.asp

6. Proliteracy Worldwisde
ProLiteracy Worldwide is the oldest and largest nongovernmental literacy organization in the world and pursues a mission of sponsoring educational programs that help adults and their families acquire the literacy practices and skills they need to function more effectively in their daily lives. To learn more about available positions at ProLiteracy Worldwide, visit http://www.literacyvolunteers.org/job_opps/

7. Church World Service
Church World Service is the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 35 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations in the United States. Working in partnership with indigenous organizations in more than 80 countries, CWS works worldwide to meet human needs and foster self-reliance. To learn more about available positions at CWS, visit http://www.churchworldservice.org/employment/index.html

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS:

1. Beyond These Walls Book Drive – 12.04.06  
2. Mortar Board Senior Honors Society Book Drive  
3. Book Drive for Young Adults  
4. Volunteer with Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. 
5. Volunteer with Age-In-Place 
6. Be a Mentor for Asian American Youth 
7. Gift Wrapping at Borders in downtown Silver Spring – 12.13.06

JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

1. Internship with the Green Building Institute  
2. City Year Washington, DC - Full Time AmeriCorps Program  
3. Tutor for Empowered Youth Foundation, Inc. Learning Center  
4. Join Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:

1. SATURDAY OF SERVICE INTEREST MEETING!

On Tuesday December 5 @ 6:30pm in ARM0121 TERPcorps will be holding an open interest meeting for students who want to help plan SATURDAY OF SERVICE! In the spring of each year, students, faculty and staff, along with their families, go out into the communities surrounding the University and work with community partners to enhance our shared environment. Last year over 200 students, faculty, staff and local community members collected and disposed of trash along the riverbanks of the Paintbranch trail near Lake Artemesia & Cherry Hill and at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park to beautify the river and riverbanks of Prince George's County. This was a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the nice spring weather, and do some meaningful service. This spring, Saturday of Service will be held on Saturday April 14, 2007! During this interest meeting we will talk about Saturday of Service and start to brainstorm ideas & delegate roles depending on student interests. There will be opportunities for involvement in site development & logistics, marketing, registration, site leaders & reflection, funding and more! We hope this program becomes more student-led & all interested students are welcome to attend. Feel free to contact TERPcorps@gmail.com with questions.

2. ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS  

Support our local community by Adopting a Family for the Winter Holidays! The purpose of this project is to help families of Prince George's County, such as homeless and foster care children and senior citizens to experience a warm and traditional holiday meal. Students and student groups are encouraged to Adopt-a-Family and share the holiday spirit! Adoption commitment pledges are to be turned in no later than: December 5th for Winter Holidays. For more information, visit http://www.csl.umd.edu/Programs/H&Hweek/2006/adoptafamily2006.html

If you have questions, please contact hh.umcp@gmail.com or call (301) 314-CARE or stop by 0110 Stamp Student Union.

3. HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS LECTURE – 12.06.06  

"Tonight, 3,000 men, women and children in Baltimore will find themselves without a regular place to stay. Over the course of the next year, at least 30,000 of our friends and neighbors will experience homelessness in Baltimore City alone – over 50,000 men, women and children statewide"

How You Can Help? 
The first step is awareness.  
Come Attend a Lecture from Health Care For the Homeless on December 6th 6:00pm at CHEM0115.

"Heath Care for the Homeless advocates for universal health care, accessible emergency shelter, permanent affordable housing, and adequate incomes for poor individuals and families."  
Presented to you by: Federal Semester: Health Policy Program & Tunnel of Oppression.

4. UNITE FOR HOPE CHARITY EVENT – 12.07.06  
The Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. presents Unite For Hope on December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nyumburu Multipurpose Room. Our chapter sister's cousin, Virginia Alba, a 19 year old young woman from Bolivia, was recently diagnosed with cancer. She lives in Bolivia, and unfortunately her immediate family does not have the financial means to cover the cost of her chemotherapy. In her short years of living, she has undergone several tribulations. Her mother died when she was born and because of their economic circumstances, Virginia has had to work from a very young age, something common for Bolivian children. With no tools or economic means to help pay for health services Virginia Alba is slowly losing hope. On Thursday, December 7, 2006, the Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. will host "UNITE FOR HOPE" to help raise funds to cover Virginia's medical expenses. There will be performances, dancing, and music. So please come out and support the cause and any donation is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Jessica Saavedra at 240-899-6450 or lta_upsilon@yahoo.com.

5. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACTIVITY – 12.13.06  
Wednesday, December 13 from 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The Maryland International Corridor CSAFE is recruiting volunteers to distribute bilingual pedestrian safety brochures in Takoma-Langley Crossroads. Because of deaths in the area, it has become even more important to educate pedestrians about crossing the street. 
Location: 8011 New Hampshire Ave., at the PG County Community Police Substation behind the Toys R Us parking lots. 
Bilingual volunteers also needed. 
To sign up or to get more information, contact Gretchen at 301-439-0972 or 301-367-9840, or email at GretchenH@takomagov.org.

6. WORK FOR AMERICA READS*AMERICA COUNTS  
America Reads*America Counts is looking for Federal Work-Study students, volunteers, interns and coop students for Spring 2007. Paid federal work study positions start at $10 an hour. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply.

AR*AC is a program that places UM students in local elementary schools to serve as tutors, mentors, and presenters. It is a part of Leadership, Community Service-Learning and Student Involvement www.csl.umd.edu in the Stamp Student Union and Campus Programs. America Reads*America Counts consists of a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Public Schools. We seek to provide a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for college and elementary students. Each session consists of basic facts practice activities, homework help, problem solving, hands-on group activities and long-term projects. If you want to get hands on experience working with children, fulfill your service requirement or capstone project, or just give back – our program is the place to be!!! We are looking for students that can work in one of our five areas daily between the hours of 8am – 8pm. We will work with you to make a schedule that fits your needs & ours. A minimum of 4 hours per week is preferred.

America Counts 2pm – 4 pm 
America Reads 8am – 11am 
First Book one hour meeting per week and time for events per semester - hours vary (non-paid only) 
Office Team Leaders 8am – 8pm 
Partners in Print 6pm – 8pm

For more information go to www.arac.umd.edu or call 301 - 314 - READ (7323).

7. LOCAL ASB APPLICATIONS DUE SOON!

Fill out an application at offcampus.umd.edu and email it to jbonnet@umd.edu, or bring it to the Office of Campus Programs in the Stamp.

The Local ASB program will link students to community-based organizations working to create positive change in the University of Maryland, College Park's home county. Through active service, critical reflection, and dialogues with community members, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of social issues in the County. Students participating in the Local ASB will be working in the residential neighborhood of Riverdale to set up a new community garden.

The Local ASB is a joint project of the Engaged University and Off-Campus Student Involvement.

Program Details:  
When: March 19-23, 2006 (Spring Break) Approximately 6 hours/day  
Housing: Housing will not be provided due to the nature of this event.  
Cost: Without housing or out-of-town travel, the cost of the program will be significantly low and is designed to be an affordable Spring Break alternative. Breakfast and lunch each day will be provided.

For more information about the Prince George's County Alternative Spring Break program, contact:  
Jennifer Bonnet jbonnet@umd.edu - 301.405.0986  Off-Campus Student Involvement 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS

1. BEYOND THESE WALLS BOOK DRIVE

Beyond These Walls is a local student-run outreach group that strives to build meaningful relationships between students and members of the local community through a variety of service projects. Currently, we have several ongoing programs held at Langley Park McCormick Elementary School: Arts and Reading, Soccer, and ESL.

Our annual holiday party is fast approaching! This year we are sponsoring a BOOK DRIVE for the children in our Arts and Reading program. We will gratefully accept both new and used books that are appropriate for elementary-aged kids. Bonus - each book you bring earns you a raffle ticket to win a Maryland paraphernalia prize!

In addition to our book drive, we will also be holding end of the year OFFICER ELECTIONS. Many of our current officers are graduating, freeing up many positions! This is a wonderful opportunity to gain leadership skills and immerse yourself in the diverse community right outside of College Park. No worries if you haven't volunteered before. We always look forward to welcoming and meeting new members!

We invite you to join Beyond These Walls on Monday, DECEMBER 4th at 7:30pm in the Juan Ramon JIMENEZ ROOM of the UNION. Please come out, bring a book or two, meet some people, and have some delicious FREE food!

We look forward to seeing you there!  For more information, please visit http://www.beyondthesewalls.org/

Questions can be directed to Patricia at membership@beyondthesewalls.org

2. MORTAR BOARD SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY BOOK DRIVE

The Mortar Board Senior Honor Society is sponsoring a Holiday Book Drive from

Monday, November 27, 2006 – Monday, December 11, 2006. The books will be donated to surrounding public schools of the College Park area including Adelphi Elementary School, Bucklarge Middle School, and High Point High School. In addition, textbooks donated will be sent to Books for Freedom, which will distribute books to universities in Africa. New, nearly new, or used books in clean condition for donating will be accepted! We are accepting books for all grade and age levels and for all subject areas, including college textbooks! Boxes will be available at the Information Desk of Stamp Student Union, McKeldin Library, Hornbake Library, Tydings Building, Benjamin Building, and Somerset Hall.

For more information, please contact: Fumiyuki Chin, (443)745-7219, fchin@umd.edu

3. BOOK DRIVE FOR YOUNG ADULTS!

From Friday, October 27, 2006 - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 The Carceral Studies Working Group (CSWG) is conducting a book drive for the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, a project which directly benefits the Oak Hill Youth Detention Center in Prince Georges County. We are seeking books for young people ages 10-18, including young adult fiction and non-fiction (especially books with lots of pictures that explore different countries and cultures and books highlighting various career choices), classics and books on tape. Drop boxes are available in the departmental main offices of American Studies, African-American Studies and Women Studies. For detailed lists of requested books on tape and in print please check in the main office. Monetary donations are accepted as well and checks can be written directly to the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services and dropped off in any of the three departments participating in the project.

Website: www.amst.umd.edu/About%20Us/Research/cswg.htm

For more information, contact: Rebecca A Krefting, +1 301 405 1162, rkreftin@umd.edu 

4. VOLUNTEER WITH ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CASA, INC.

Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. (AACCASA), a private, non-profit organization, is committed to advocating for and supporting abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings to ensure their right to safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Trained volunteers (CASAs) from throughout the County represent the best interests of these vulnerable children within the child welfare and legal system.

To volunteer with CASA in Anne Arundel County, please contact Rebecca Julian at Rebecca@aacasa.org.

5. VOLUNTEER WITH AGE-IN-PLACE

Age-In-Place helps seniors who are unable to afford to pay have household chores and yard work done, and are unable to do the tasks themselves. The group spends time visiting with senior clients as they complete their tasks, as well as connects with other volunteers from around the area.

For information on how your group can volunteer through Age-In-Place for a one time experience or a longer term commitment, contact Tawana Moore at 202-635-9384 ext. 105, or TMoore@esm.org.

6. BE A MENTOR FOR ASIAN AMERICAN YOUTH

Do you enjoy working with youth? Want to assist an underprivileged population? Need community service hours?

Volunteer as a mentor for Asian American youth with Asian American LEAD, a certified provider of community service hours. For six hours a month, you can contribute to a youth’s:

- Improved school performance 
- Improved social skills 
- Reduced absences 
- Self-esteem

Please contact Maura Donohue, volunteer coordinator, at mdonohue@aalead.org or 301-942-9333. (Mentors must be at least 21 years old.)

7. Gift Wrapping at Borders in downtown Silver Spring – 12.13.06

Organization: Threshold Services

Volunteers Needed: 4

Date: Dec 13, 2006 & Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: 8518 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Interest Area: Community, Health & Medicine, Homeless & Housing

 

Description: Wrap gifts to help Threshold Services! On Wednesday, December 13th from 5pm to 10pm, Borders Books in downtown Silver Spring, MD is allowing us to wrap gifts for tips -- that's donation tips. Two hour shifts preferred, but if you can only come for an hour, we need you too!

Skills: People person. 

http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=295134

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JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. INTERNSHIP: GREEN BUILDING INSTITUTE

"Green building" is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials.  Through this approach of holistic design, construction, operation, and maintenance of homes, office buildings and other built structures, green building works with the existing environment instead of against it.

The Green Building Institute is a start-up non-profit organization (opened our doors in Nov. 2005) whose primary mission is education. We teach the public as well as building and design professionals how to integrate efficient & healthy building and practices into their living and working spaces.

The Institute is looking for an intern interested in the environment that would work closely with the Executive Director.

Some example responsibilities would include (but are not limited to):

 * Research on sustainable building initiatives 
 * Target audience research 
 * Communicating with partnership organizations 
 * Designing marketing materials 
 * Website development 
 * Distributing workshop information 
 * Assisting with mailings

Skills

* Strong research & writing 
* Miscrosoft Office competency 
* Entrepreneurial skills - a plus

We would like to have an in-office intern who could commit 5-15 hours/week.  As a benefit of this internship, you would be eligible to attend Institute workshops for free. This internship is unpaid, but structured to give you exposure to the field, people and practice of sustainable building.

For more information on the Green Building Institute, please visit our website http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org 
To inquire about this internship, please send a letter of interest and resume to hannah@greenbuildinginstitute.org.

2. CITY YEAR WASHINGTON, DC - FULL TIME AMERICORPS PROGRAM

Young Enough to Want to Change the World. Old Enough to Do It - City Year

City Year is a full-time AmeriCorps program for 17-24-year olds. City Year corps members commit to 10 months of community service, beginning in September and finishing in mid-June. City Year corps members work predominately with children and youth, on issues such as:

 -HIV/AIDS prevention 
 -Substance Abuse Prevention 
 -Literacy Tutoring 
 -Youth Mentorship 
 -Neighborhood Revitalization

Benefits: Weekly living stipend, health insurance, free Metro passes (bus and train), free Timberland uniform, $4,725 education award 
For more information, or to schedule a visit to our office, please contact dcrecruitment@cityyear.org or call 202.742.7400. 
 There are two ways to apply to City Year: 
 1. Online: http://www.cityyear.org/getinvolved/joincorps/gateway 
 2. To request a hard-copy application, please email name and mailing address to: dcrecruitment@cityyear.org

3. TUTOR FOR EMPOWERED YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. LEARNING CENTER

The Empowered Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization empowering youth with superior life strategies enabling them to be self-motivated, focused and determined to succeed. Tutors will be paid $10.00+ per hour.

For more information, call (240)-417-0055, or email tutor@eyfi.org

4. JOIN AVODAH: THE JEWISH SERVICE CORPS

HELP fight for justice and equality in New York, Chicago, and Washington DC’s neediest neighborhoods. Work full-time on issues you care about—immigration, hunger, literacy, public health, domestic violence, and more.

LEARN first-hand from veteran organizers, activists, and educators. Gain skills, investigate the connections between Judaism and social justice, and share your passions with fellow Corps members.

LIVE together with other young Jews and build a community committed to integrating social change and Jewish values in a pluralistic environment.

Join AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps. You’ll earn health insurance and a modest living stipend to cover housing, food, transportation, and other expenses. There’s a $1,000 exit stipend and most qualify for an Americorps Education Award up to $4,725 for repayment of student loans or future education. Student loan deferrals are available.

Applications are now available. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, 2007. Go to http://apply.avodah.net or contact us at apply@avodah.net or 212-545-7759 x305.

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Community Service Announcement - November 27, 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:
1. World AIDS Week of ACTION 2006
2. Adopt-a-Family for the Winter Holidays
3. Work with America Reads*America Counts
4. Prince George’s County Alternative Spring Break
5. Alternative Winter Break
6. Relay for Life 2007 Interest Meeting
7. Tzedek Hillel Poker Night Fundraiser
8. Volunteers of America seek volunteers for Gulf States

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS:
1. Entertainment for a Cause Clothing Drive
2. Beyond These Walls Book Drive
3. Mortar Board Senior Honors Society Book Drive
4. Book Drive for Young Adults
5. Volunteer Training at My Sister’s Place
6. Volunteer for holiday season: Everybody Falls charity CD

JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Internship with the Green Building Institute
2. City Year Washington, DC - Full Time AmeriCorps Program
3. Tutor for Empowered Youth Foundation, Inc. Learning Center
4. Receptionist for Prince George's Volunteer Center, Inc.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:

1. WORLD AIDS WEEK OF ACTION 2006, STARTING NOV. 27TH!
With 40 million people infected world-wide, and 14,000 newly infected every day, HIV/AIDS is the worst epidemic in human history:
* Over 8000 people still die from AIDS every day
* More than 6 million people are in need of urgent treatment and 10 million will be by 2010
* Less than 5% of HIV positive children receive treatment

We have a week of events that we NEED you to be apart of!

JOIN US FOR...

Monday, November 27th: "Take a Picture with Woody and Georgia" Day! Woody and Georgia, our human-sized penis and vagina, will be walking around campus and would love to meet you!

Tuesday, November 28th: Check out the Die-In Demonstration on McKeldin Mall; Also, find us at the table, where we'll be taking pictures of students holding messages for Bush about HIV/AIDS: the pictures will be displayed as a montage in front of the White House on Friday!

Wednesday, November 29th: HIV/AIDS Candlelight Vigil with a speaker on McKeldin Mall at 6 pm. Afterwards, please join us at theWesley Foundation Benefit Concert @ Memorial Chapel at 8 pm. AND from 10am-5:30pm: Know Your Status! FREE HIV Testing @ the College Park Whitman Walker Clinic

Thursday, November 30th: FREE World AIDS Day Concert in the Baltimore Room of Stamp Student Union from 7 - 9 pm. Come to read poetry and play music, and enjoy our Featured Performances (TBA). FREE PIZZA and DRINKS!! AND Know Your Status! FREE HIV Testing @ the University Health Center from 10 am - 4 pm.

Friday, December 1st (WORLD AIDS DAY!): Taking Action in D.C.! AIDS Rally and March to the White House starting @ Lafayette Park (2:45 pm) Meet at Cole Field House to take a bus to DC at 1:00 pm! Buses will leave once they are loaded.
* Stay around for a concert of local DC musicians in front of the White House at 4pm
* Afterwards, please march with us to the Candlelight Vigil @ Whitman Walker Clinic in D.C. at 6pm

Sunday, December 3rd: FREE Movie screening of A Closer Walk and Q&A discussion with speaker at Hoff (9 pm)

***Please note: On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we'll be tabling at Stamp Student Union!***

Thanks to the following organizations for their contributions: Amnesty International, Black Student Union (BSU), Eta Sigma Gamma, PG County Health Department, Pre-Pharmacy Society, University Health Center, and the Wesley Foundation


2. ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS
As part of the UMCP's Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, support our local community by Adopting a Family for the Winter Holidays! The purpose of this project is to help families of Prince George's County such as homeless and foster care children as well as senior citizens to experience a warm and traditional holiday meal. Students and student groups are encouraged to Adopt-a-Family and share the holiday spirit! Adoption commitment pledges due December 5th for Winter Holidays. Visit for more info, http://www.csl.umd.edu/Programs/H&Hweek/2006/adoptafamily2006.html
If you have questions, please contact hh.umcp@gmail.com or call (301) 314-CARE or stop by 0110 Stamp Student Union.


3. WORK FOR AMERICA READS*AMERICA COUNTS
America Reads*America Counts is looking for Federal Work-Study students, volunteers, interns and coop students for Spring 2007.  Paid federal work study positions start at $10 an hour. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply. 

AR*AC is a program that places UM students in local elementary schools to serve as tutors, mentors, and presenters.  It is a part of Leadership, Community Service-Learning and Student Involvement www.csl.umd.edu in the Stamp Student Union and Campus Programs.  America Reads*America Counts consists of a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Public Schools.  We seek to provide a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for college and elementary students. Each session consists of basic facts practice activities, homework help, problem solving, hands-on group activities and long-term projects.  If you want to get hands on experience working with children, fulfill your service requirement or capstone project, or just give back – our program is the place to be!!!  We are looking for students that can work in one of our five areas daily between the hours of 8am – 8pm. We will work with you to make a schedule that fits your needs & ours. A minimum of 4 hours per week is preferred.
America Counts                            2pm – 4 pm
America Reads                              8am – 11am
First Book                    one hour meeting per week and time for events per semester - hours vary (non-paid only)
Office Team Leaders                   8am – 8pm
Partners in Print                     6pm – 8pm
For more information go to www.arac.umd.edu or call 301 - 314 - READ (7323).


4. LOCAL ASB APPLICATIONS DUE SOON!
Fill out an application at offcampus.umd.edu and email it to jbonnet@umd.edu, or bring it to the Office of Campus Programs in the Stamp.

The Local ASB program will link students to community-based organizations working to create positive change in the University of Maryland, College Park's home county.  Through active service, critical reflection, and dialogues with community members, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of social issues in the County. Students participating in the Local ASB will be working in the residential neighborhood of Riverdale to set up a new community garden.

The Local ASB is a joint project of the Engaged University and Off-Campus Student Involvement.  

Program Details:

When:  March 19-23, 2006 (Spring Break)
Approximately 6 hours/day

Housing: Housing will not be provided due to the nature of this event.

Cost: Without housing or out-of-town travel, the cost of the program will be significantly low and is designed to be an affordable Spring Break alternative.  Breakfast and lunch each day will be provided.

For more information about the Prince George's County Alternative Spring Break program, contact:
Jennifer Bonnet 301.405.0986   
Off-Campus Student Involvement
jbonnet@umd.edu


5. ALTERNATIVE WINTER BREAK
Looking to spend part of your winter break helping people? Looking to do so somewhere warmer and sunnier than College Park?  It's been more than a year since Hurricane Katrina stopped being on our TV screens, but the devastation hasn't gone away. Join other UMD students for a trip to New Orleans over winter break to help with the ongoing effort to restore the region.

For an application or for more information, contact Sam at samlee@umd.edu or Sarah at SarahRMeyers@gmail.com Applications due: Dec. 1


6. RELAY FOR LIFE 2007 INTEREST MEETING
Thursday, Nov. 30th, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Terp Rooms B&C (Stamp, Student Involvement Suite)

Join the fight against cancer and help plan this year's Relay for Life Kickoff! 

Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. At the event, we celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back.  During this event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Sponsored by Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS). For more info, contact Patti Look at pal1@umd.edu.


7. TZEDEK HILLEL POKER NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Come one and all to: POKER NIGHT!
When: December 3rd at 7 PM
Where: Hillel's Multi-Purpose Room
      7612 Mowatt Lane - right across from Van Munching
Why: To Support Social Action and Advocacy!

$5 at the door or $4 if you join the facebook group.
There will be games for beginners and advanced players held simultaneously. Free food!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Meira at Mkatzoff@mail.umd.edu
Sponsored by Tzedek Hillel


8. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SEEK VOLUNTEERS FOR GULF STATES
Volunteers of America is launching a volunteer recruitment campaign for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast states of Alabama and Mississippi.  Volunteers of America encourages groups to consider volunteering for a week during the coming year. To learn more, visit http://www.voagno.org or http://www.voase.org

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS

1. ENTERTAINMENT FOR A CAUSE CLOTHING DRIVE AT THE HOFF
The University of Maryland’s Hoff Theater and Box Office presents Entertainment for a Cause, a proactive initiative to aid those in need. Located in the heart of Prince George’s County, the Hoff Theater is committed to being a productive part of our own community.  This program allows students to bring clean winter garments (in new or slightly used condition) to the theater in exchange for admission to any of our movies throughout November.  Students can exchange clothing for a movie ticket at the time they bring in clothing, or receive an admission coupon good throughout the month.  The Hoff Theater accepts sweaters, sweatshirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, jackets, blankets, pants, jeans, hats, scarves, and pairs of shoes, boots, or gloves.   All clothing gathered through this program will be donated to Mission of Love Charities, Inc. a multifaceted health and human services organization serving the greater Washington area. 


2. BEYOND THESE WALLS BOOK DRIVE
Beyond These Walls is a local student-run outreach group that strives to build meaningful relationships between students and members of the local community through a variety of service projects. Currently, we have several ongoing programs held at Langley Park McCormick Elementary School: Arts and Reading, Soccer, and ESL.

Our annual holiday party is fast approaching! This year we are sponsoring a BOOK DRIVE for the children in our Arts and Reading program. We will gratefully accept both new and used books that are appropriate for elementary-aged kids. Bonus - each book you bring earns you a raffle ticket to win a Maryland paraphernalia prize!

In addition to our book drive, we will also be holding end of the year OFFICER ELECTIONS. Many of our current officers are graduating, freeing up many positions! This is a wonderful opportunity to gain leadership skills and immerse yourself in the diverse community right outside of College Park. No worries if you haven't volunteered before. We always look forward to welcoming and meeting new members!

We invite you to join Beyond These Walls on Monday, DECEMBER 4th at 7:30pm in the Juan Ramon JIMENEZ ROOM of the UNION. Please come out, bring a book or two, meet some people, and have some delicious FREE food!

For more information, please visit http://www.beyondthesewalls.org/
Questions can be directed to Patricia at membership@beyondthesewalls.org


3. MORTAR BOARD SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY BOOK DRIVE
The Mortar Board Senior Honor Society is sponsoring a Holiday Book Drive from
Monday, November 27, 2006 – Monday, December 11, 2006.  The books will be donated to surrounding public schools of the College Park area including Adelphi Elementary School, Bucklarge Middle School, and High Point High School. In addition, textbooks donated will be sent to Books for Freedom, which will distribute books to universities in Africa. New, nearly new, or used books in clean condition for donating will be accepted! We are accepting books for all grade and age levels and for all subject areas, including college textbooks! Boxes will be available at the Information Desk of Stamp Student Union, McKeldin Library, Hornbake Library, Tydings Building, Benjamin Building, and Somerset Hall.

For more information, please contact: Fumiyuki Chin, (443)745-7219,
fchin@umd.edu


4. BOOK DRIVE FOR YOUNG ADULTS!
From Friday, October 27, 2006 - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 The Carceral Studies Working Group (CSWG) is conducting a book drive for the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, a project which directly benefits the Oak Hill Youth Detention Center in Prince Georges County. We are seeking books for young people ages 10-18, including young adult fiction and non-fiction (especially books with lots of pictures that explore different countries and cultures and books highlighting various career choices), classics and books on tape. Drop boxes are available in the departmental main offices of American Studies, African-American Studies and Women Studies. For detailed lists of requested books on tape and in print please check in the main office. Monetary donations are accepted as well and checks can be written directly to the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services and dropped off in any of the three departments participating in the project.
Website: www.amst.umd.edu/About%20Us/Research/cswg.htm
For more information, contact: Rebecca A Krefting, +1 301 405 1162, rkreftin@umd.edu


5. VOLUNTEER TRAINING AT MY SISTER’S PLACE
My Sister's Place needs 50 volunteers from Jan 20, 2007 to Mar 3, 2007 around the times of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, about 6 hours per week at P.O. Box 29596, Washington, DC 20017. Service Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Homeless & Housing, Women
http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=294317


6. VOLUNTEER FOR HOLIDAY SEASON: EVERYBODY FALLS CHARITY CD
Organization:   Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Volunteers Needed:      1000
Date:   Nov 24, 2006 to Mar 31, 2007
Estimated Time:         3 hours per Week
Location:       This is a virtual opportunity.
Great For:      Groups or those interested in the Community, Disabled, Health, & Medicine

Everybody falls benefits the MS community through the programs and services provided by Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) You may volunteer on days and at times convenient to you from your home / school / office location.
To learn more please participate in a national volunteer teleconference hosted by MSAA on WEDNESDAY November 29th at 8:00pm Eastern / 7:00pm Central / 6::00pm Mountain and 5:00pm Pacific. Simply call toll-free up to 10 minutes before the designated time 1-800-270-1153 your access code is 140284 followed by the pound key. Malcolm Friend from MSAA and Jilladair Carlson will speak to you for 30 minutes to explain this assignment and then open lines for questions and comments.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=277175

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JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. INTERNSHIP: GREEN BUILDING INSTITUTE
"Green building" is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials.
Through this approach of holistic design, construction, operation, and maintenance of homes, office buildings and other built structures, green building works with the existing environment instead of against it.
The Green Building Institute is a start-up non-profit organization (opened our doors in Nov. 2005) whose primary mission is education. We teach the public as well as building and design professionals how to integrate efficient & healthy building and practices into their living and working spaces.
The Institute is looking for an intern interested in the environment that would work closely with the Executive Director.
Some example responsibilities would include (but are not limited to):
* Research on sustainable building initiatives
* Target audience research
* Communicating with partnership organizations
* Designing marketing materials
* Website development
* Distributing workshop information
* Assisting with mailings
Skills
* Strong research & writing
* Miscrosoft Office competency
* Entrepreneurial skills - a plus
We would like to have an in-office intern who could commit 5-15 hours/week.
As a benefit of this internship, you would be eligible to attend Institute workshops for free. This internship is unpaid, but structured to give you exposure to the field, people and practice of sustainable building.
To inquire about this internship, please send a letter of interest and resume to hannah@greenbuildinginstitute.org.
For more information on the Green Building Institute, please visit our website http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org


2. CITY YEAR WASHINGTON, DC - FULL TIME AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Young Enough to Want to Change the World. Old Enough to Do It - City Year
City Year is a full-time AmeriCorps program for 17-24-year olds. City Year corps members commit to 10 months of community service, beginning in September and finishing in mid-June. City Year corps members work predominately with children and youth, on issues such as:
        -HIV/AIDS prevention
        -Substance Abuse Prevention
        -Literacy Tutoring
        -Youth Mentorship
        -Neighborhood Revitalization
Benefits: Weekly living stipend, health insurance, free Metro passes (bus and train), free Timberland uniform, $4,725 education award
For more information, or to schedule a visit to our office, please contact dcrecruitment@cityyear.org or call 202.742.7400.
There are two ways to apply to City Year:
        1. Online: http://www.cityyear.org/getinvolved/joincorps/gateway
        2. To request a hard-copy application, please email name and mailing address to: dcrecruitment@cityyear.org


3. TUTOR FOR EMPOWERED YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. LEARNING CENTER
The Empowered Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization empowering youth with superior life strategies enabling them to be self-motivated, focused, and determined to succeed. Tutors are will be paid $10.00 + per hour. For more information, call (240)-417-0055, or email tutor@eyfi.org


4. RECEPTIONIST FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S VOLUNTEER CENTER, INC.
On-going opportunity around the hours of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for about 8 hours per week at 5012 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. This is great for those interested in the Community, Computers & Technology. Help connect individuals to volunteer opportunities by answering the phone at a local volunteer center 1-2 days a week. Skills needed: Pleasant phone presence. Quick learner. Interest in community nonprofits and volunteers. Please contact Teresa Gardner-Williams at (301) 699-2800 or visit www.PrinceGeorgesVolunteer.org.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=276861

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Community Service Announcement - November 20, 2006

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:
1. Entertainment for a Cause Clothing Drive
2. Work with America Reads*America Counts
3. Prince George’s County Alternative Spring Break
4. Alternative Winter Break with JSAC
5. Relay for Life 2007 Interest Meeting – 11.30
6. Join Unite for Site
7. Attend the KaBOOM! Training Conference – Feb. 8-10, 2007
8. Adopt-a-Family for the Winter Holidays
9. World AIDS Week of ACTION 2006, starting Nov. 27th!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS:
1. Book Drive for Young Adults - 10.27-12.20
2. Mortar Board Senior Honors Society Book Drive – 11.27-12.11
3. Volunteer with College Park Arts Exchange
4. Congregations Concerned for the Homeless seek Legal Mentors
5. Volunteer with Turning the Page
6. Volunteer with YMCA Youth Wellness Department
7. Volunteer with the CHOICE Program
8. Tutors needed for Northwest High School
9. Volunteers needed at SOME
10. Little Lights need reading & math tutors
11. D.C. Preparatory Academy needs S.T.A.R.S. Tutors
12. Community Family Life Services seeks Development Intern

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Internship with the Green Building Institute
2. City Year Washington, DC - Full Time AmeriCorps Program
3. Tutor for Empowered Youth Foundation, Inc. Learning Center
4. AmeriCorps Positions with YMCA

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & ONE-TIME EVENTS:

1. ENTERTAINMENT FOR A CAUSE CLOTHING DRIVE AT THE HOFF
The University of Maryland’s Hoff Theater and Box Office presents Entertainment for a Cause, a proactive initiative to aid those in need. Located in the heart of Prince George’s County, the Hoff Theater is committed to being a productive part of our own community. This program allows students to bring clean winter garments (in new or slightly used condition) to the theater in exchange for admission to any of our movies throughout November. Students can exchange clothing for a movie ticket at the time they bring in clothing, or receive an admission coupon good throughout the month. The Hoff Theater accepts sweaters, sweatshirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, jackets, blankets, pants, jeans, hats, scarves, and pairs of shoes, boots, or gloves. All clothing gathered through this program will be donated to Mission of Love Charities, Inc. a multifaceted health and human services organization serving the greater Washington area.

2. WORK FOR AMERICA READS*AMERICA COUNTS
America Reads*America Counts is looking for Federal Work-Study students, volunteers, interns and coop students for Spring 2007. Paid federal work study positions start at $10 an hour. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply.
AR*AC is a program that places UM students in local elementary schools to serve as tutors, mentors, and presenters. It is a part of Leadership, Community Service-Learning and Student Involvement www.csl.umd.edu in the Stamp Student Union and Campus Programs. America Reads*America Counts consists of a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Public Schools. We seek to provide a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for college and elementary students. Each session consists of basic facts practice activities, homework help, problem solving, hands-on group activities and long-term projects. If you want to get hands on experience working with children, fulfill your service requirement or capstone project, or just give back – our program is the place to be!!! We are looking for students that can work in one of our five areas daily between the hours of 8am – 8pm. We will work with you to make a schedule that fits your needs & ours. A minimum of 4 hours per week is preferred.
America Counts 2pm – 4 pm
America Reads 8am – 11am
First Book one hour meeting per week and time for events per semester - hours vary (non-paid only)
Office Team Leaders 8am – 8pm
Partners in Print 6pm – 8pm
For more information go to www.arac.umd.edu or call 301 - 314 - READ (7323).

3. LOCAL ASB APPLICATIONS DUE SOON!
Fill out an application at offcampus.umd.edu and email it to jbonnet@umd.edu, or bring it to the Office of Campus Programs in the Stamp.

The Local ASB program will link students to community-based organizations working to create positive change in the University of Maryland, College Park's home county. Through active service, critical reflection, and dialogues with community members, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of social issues in the County. Students participating in the Local ASB will be working in the residential neighborhood of Riverdale to set up a new community garden.

The Local ASB is a joint project of the Engaged University and Off-Campus Student Involvement.

Program Details:

When: March 19-23, 2006 (Spring Break) Approximately 6 hours/d November 9, 2007 provided due to the nature of this event.

Cost: Without housing or out-of-town travel, the cost of the program will be significantly low and is designed to be an affordable Spring Break alternative. Breakfast and lunch each day will be provided.

For more information about the Prince George's County Alternative Spring Break program, contact:
Jennifer Bonnet 301.405.0986
Off-Campus Student Involvement
jbonnet@umd.edu

4. JSAC ALTERNATIVE WINTER BREAK
Looking to spend part of your winter break helping people? Looking to do so somewhere warmer and sunnier than college park? It's been more than a year since Hurricane Katrina stopped being on our TV screens, but the devastation hasn't gone away. Join other UMD students for a trip to New Orleans over winter break to help with the ongoing effort to restore the region. There will be an interest meeting on Monday the 20th at 7pm in the Thurgood Marshall Room of the Stamp Student Union. For an application or for more information, contact Sam at samlee@umd.edu or Sarah at SarahRMeyers@gmail.com Applications due: Dec. 1

5. RELAY FOR LIFE 2007 INTEREST MEETING – 11.30
Thursday, Nov. 30th, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Terp Rooms B&C (Stamp, Student Involvement Suite)

Join the fight against cancer and help plan this year's Relay for Life Kickoff!

Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. At the event, we celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back. During this event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Sponsored by Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS). For more info, contact Patti Look at pal1@umd.edu.

6. JOIN UNITE FOR SIGHT
Unite for Sight is a nonprofit international organization that works to empower communities and improve eye health in the world. Our UMD chapter organizes many community service events throughout the semester such as vision screenings, eye-glass drives, fundraising, service projects and many more. We also have annual international conference held each year for a great way to gain knowledge about current research and issues on vision health. Come check us out for a great way to meet new people and to get involved in the community. Our meetings are held every other Mondays at 6pm in Jimenez Hall 1226.

Our next meeting is Monday, November 20 at 6pm. Be there!
If you have any questions, contact Minal at mmehta2@umd.edu or uniteforsight@yahoo.com for more information.
Visit our website at: www.uniteforsight.org

7. KaBOOM TRAINING CONFERENCE – Feb. 8-10, 2007

NEW ORLEANS —FEBRUARY 8-10, 2007
KaBOOM! University of Play Heads to the Big Easy!
Announcing the KaBOOM!
University of Play (U Play!) February 8-10, 2007 in New Orleans.

U Play! is our award-winning 3-day training that provides all the tools and resources you need to promote play and build great playspaces such as playgrounds, skateparks, sports fields and ice rinks in your community.

At U Play! you'll learn firsthand how to create incredible transformative community-built playspace projects in your neighborhood!

Attendees of U Play! will:
-Learn how to create a playspace
-Get the facts on why play is vital and how to rally your community -Participate in workshops, led by experts, on every aspect of building a playspace (best practices, finding volunteers, resources and funding) -Learn from playspace designers, funders, and successful community build playspace organizers -Get hands on experience by participating in an actual playground build -Hear nationally renown speakers motivate and inspire on topics from community organizing and fundraising to the importance of play!
-Whether you represent a school, a nonprofit, a service organization or a business looking for a team-building volunteer activity, or are a concerned citizen, U Play! is for you!

Register today!
Standard Rate $495
Nonprofit $295
Early-bird $195
Buddy rate $95 (for each additional registrant from the same organization)

Early-bird registration deadline is December 12, 2006.

U Play! attendees also receive a discounted hotel rate of $129 per night. Reservations must be secured by January 12, 2006 to ensure this special group rate.

Scholarships are available.

To register click here. For more information email uplay@kaboom.org or call us at 202-659-0215

8. ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS
As part of the UMCP’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, support our local community by Adopting a Family for the Winter Holidays! The purpose of this project is to help families of Prince George’s County such as homeless and foster care children as well as senior citizens to experience a warm and traditional holiday meal. Students and Student Groups are encouraged to Adopt- a- Family and share the holiday spirit!
Adoption commitment pledges are to be turned in no later than:
Still accepting adopters for Thanksgiving
& December 5th for Winter Holidays
Visit for more info, http://www.csl.umd.edu/Programs/H&Hweek/2006/adoptafamily2006.html
If you have questions, please contact hh.umcp@gmail.com or call (301) 314-CARE or stop by 0110 Stamp Student Union.

9. WORLD AIDS WEEK OF ACTION 2006, STARTING NOV. 27TH!
With 40 million people infected world-wide, and 14,000 newly infected every day, HIV/AIDS is the worst epidemic in human history:
* Over 8000 people still die from AIDS every day
* More than 6 million people are in need of urgent treatment and 10 million will be by 2010
* Less than 5% of HIV positive children receive treatment

We have a week of events that we NEED you to be apart of!

JOIN US FOR…

MONDAY, November 27th: "Take a Picture with Woody and Georgia" Day!
Woody and Georgia, our human-sized penis and vagina, will be walking around campus and would love to meet you!

Tuesday, November 28th: Check out the Die-In Demonstration on McKeldin Mall; Also, find us at the table, where we'll be taking pictures of students holding messages for Bush about HIV/AIDS: the pictures will be displayed as a montage in front of the White House on Friday!

Wednesday, November 29th: HIV/AIDS Candlelight Vigil with a speaker on McKeldin Mall at 6 pm. Afterwards, please join us at theWesley Foundation Benefit Concert @ Memorial Chapel at 8 pm. AND from
10am-5:30pm: Know Your Status! FREE HIV Testing @ the College Park Whitman Walker Clinic

Thursday, November 30th: FREE World AIDS Day Concert in the Baltimore Room of Stamp Student Union from 7 – 9 pm. Come to read poetry and play music, and enjoy our Featured Performances (TBA). FREE PIZZA and DRINKS!!
AND Know Your Status! FREE HIV Testing @ the University Health Center from 10 am - 4 pm.

Friday, December 1st (WORLD AIDS DAY!): Taking Action in D.C.!
AIDS Rally and March to the White House starting @ Lafayette Park
(2:45 pm)
Meet at Cole Field House to take a bus to DC at 1:00 pm! Buses will leave once they are loaded.
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Stay around for a concert of local DC musicians in front of the White House at 4pm • Afterwards, please march with us to the Candlelight Vigil @ Whitman Walker Clinic in D.C.
at 6pm

Sunday, December 3rd: FREE Movie screening of A Closer Walk and Q&A discussion with speaker at Hoff (9 pm)

***Please note: On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we'll be tabling at Stamp Student Union!***

Thanks to the following organizations for their contributions: Amnesty International, Black Student Union (BSU), Eta Sigma Gamma, PG County Health Department, Pre-Pharmacy Society, University Health Center, and the Wesley Foundation

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & ONGOING EVENTS

1. BOOK DRIVE FOR YOUNG ADULTS! – 10.27-12.20

From Friday, October 27, 2006 - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 The Carceral Studies Working Group (CSWG) is conducting a book drive for the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, a project which directly benefits the Oak Hill Youth Detention Center in Prince Georges County. We are seeking books for young people ages 10-18, including young adult fiction and non-fiction (especially books with lots of pictures that explore different countries and cultures and books highlighting various career choices), classics and books on tape. Drop boxes are available in the departmental main offices of American Studies, African-American Studies and Women Studies. For detailed lists of requested books on tape and in print please check in the main office. Monetary donations are accepted as well and checks can be written directly to the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services and dropped off in any of the three departments participating in the project.
Website: www.amst.umd.edu/About%20Us/Research/cswg.htm

For more information, contact: Rebecca A Krefting, +1 301 405 1162, rkreftin@umd.edu

2. MORTAR BOARD SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY BOOK DRIVE – 11.27-12.11

The Mortar Board Senior Honor Society is sponsoring a Holiday Book Drive from Monday, November 27, 2006 – Monday, December 11, 2006. The books will be donated to surrounding public schools (elementary, middle, and high schools) of the College Park area. In addition, any textbooks donated will be sent to developing niversities within Africa. Books that are new or mildly used are needed. Boxes be available at the Information Desk of Stamp Student Union, McKeldin Library, Tydings Building, Benjamin Building, and Somerset Hall.

For more information, please contact: Fumiyuki Chin, (443)745-7219, fchin@umd.edu

3. VOLUNTEER WITH COLLEGE PARK ARTS EXCHANGE

VOLUNTEER WANTED to coordinate on-campus publicity for College Park Arts Exchange. Contact papers, newsletters and departments on campus to get the word out about our arts events. Good experience for someone interested in Public Relations! Email info@cpae.org or call 301-927-3013.

4. CONGREGATIONS CONCERNED FOR THE HOMELESS NEEDS LEGAL MENTORS

Congregations Concerned for the Homeless works with homeless families as they transition into self-sufficiency. We are in need of Legal Mentor volunteers who can work with our clients on issues such as bankruptcy, divorce, and custody. Many of our clients are single mothers and are desperately in need of legal services in order to take steps forward in providing for their family. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity, and the Legal mentor would meet with the client as needed. For more information, contact Rachel Bradley at 410-884-5408 or rachelb@cch-hc.org.

5. VOLUNTEER WITH TURNING THE PAGE
Turning the Page is a non-profit organization that links D.C. public schools, families and communities together, ensuring D.C. students receive valuable educational resources and a high quality public education.

Community Nights (CN), a TTP initiative, offers parents resources which help them become effective educators of their children. CN consist of a four-session workshop series geared towards improving the parents' ability to read and learn with their children at home. While the parents are in the workshops, TTP relies on volunteers to read with the elementary school-aged students and engage them in creative, literacy-based activities.

TTP works with university students in several ways: through the Federal Work Study Program and with University Professors who offer course credits for student volunteer hours.

For more information please visit our website www.turningthepage.org, or contact hpower@turningthepage.org.

6. VOLUNTEER WITH YMCA YOUTH WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

YMCA of Metro Washington DC Youth Wellness Department is seeking volunteers to work with youth between the ages of 5-13 to combat obesity. The PHD program increases the awareness of living a healthy lifestyle through fun physical activities and nutritional counseling. The YMCA has facilities throughout the metro area.

General Function: Assist PhD Wellness department:
• Conduct Pre and Post assessment (cardio, flexibility, body composition, muscle strength and endurance)
• Design and deliver Physical fitness activities including a variety of fun games
• Organize family social event
• Collect and report statistics
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 3:00-6:00pm
Schedule is flexible prefer at least 1 or 2 consistent days a week

For more information please contact Inez Edwards at iedwards@ymcawashdc.org or consultwww.ymcawashdc.org.

7. VOLUNTEER WITH THE CHOICE PROGRAM

The CHOICE Program of Prince George's County is a non-profit youth development program run by the state. The focus of the program is to provide a support system for youth to prevent delinquency and foster success in and out of the classroom. One goal of program is to encourage students to attend college after they graduate. To do so, they create a program called College Night in which they hope to expose the youth to college life, both academically and socially/recreationally. We are currently looking for College Park students to volunteer their time to become tutor/mentors for these youth. College Night runs twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6PM-9PM. Full commitment is not required, whatever time you can give would be greatly appreciated. If you are still interested, please contact Peter Niarhos, at PNiarhos@umd.edu or 240-994-3951.

8. TUTORS NEEDED FOR NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
As part of collaboration between the University of Maryland and Northwood High School, a Montgomery County Public School, we are looking for enthusiastic UMD students who are interested in tutoring high school students. Tutors are needed for all academic subjects, from English to mathematics to social studies. This ongoing volunteer opportunity is open to all UM students. Northwood High School is located at 919 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD and is accessible by metro bus.

For more information, contact Eowyn McHenry at 301-405-6830 or through email at emchenry@umd.edu. Check out the UM/Northwood on ARHU Outreach Website: http://www.arhu.umd.edu/outreach/northwood.html and Northwood High School's Website: http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/northwoodhs/.

9. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SOME
So Others Might Eat (SOME) Center for Employment Training (CET) is looking for people who want to make a difference. SOME CET’s mission is to empower people out of poverty and into living wage careers through marketable skills training, human development, basic education and job development. We are looking for volunteers in these fields; -Career Development Assistant: Volunteers are needed to help trainees develop resumes and cover letters that accurately reflect their skills and abilities, complete job applications on paper and online, and perform online job searches.
For more information, contact Merav Bushlin at mbushlin@some.org or (202)-583-4655 ext. 112.
-Basic Education Tutor: Volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with adult trainees on Basic Education skills. Tutoring sessions focus on basic Math and English with an emphasis on job-readiness and highly personalized curriculum. A weekly commitment of at least one hour is strongly preferred. For more information, contact Sarah Lesser at slesser@some.org or (202) 583-4655 ext. 115.
-Administrative Assistant: Volunteers are needed to help with managerial responsibilities in CET's main office. Administrative Assistant volunteers will help with the general office management tasks necessary for the organization's survival. For more information, contact Leslie Gately at lgately@some.org or (202) 583-4655 ext. 102.

Opportunities to volunteer are available from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Orientation and training are provided.

For more general information call (202) 583-4655 or e-mail cet@some.org and check us out at on the web at www.some.org.

10. LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES NEED READING & MATH HEROES TUTORS
Little Lights' academic programs address the problem of low academic performance among low-income children and youth in Washington DC. Our goals are to increase the reading and math skills among children and youth Washington DC, to improve the overall academic performance of the students, and to increase participants' confidence, happiness, and hope. Our organization is seeking ongoing volunteers on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 6:15pm-8:00pm at 760 7th street SE Washington DC 20003 (3 blocks away from Eastern Market metro or navy yard metro). For more information, contact Rob Kim (rob@littlelights.org) 202-548-4021 or check out their website at http://www.littlelights.org

11. D.C. PREPARATORY ACADEMY NEEDS S.T.A.R.S. TUTORS
Ongoing training is available for personable, positive tutors who are interested in providing important academic support for referred students through a highly structured program of one-on-one tutoring for middle school students. Tutoring begins in November and continues through May and takes place Monday-Thursday each week from 3:30-4:50pm. The DC Preparatory Academy Public Charter School is located on 701 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 and is a 10 minute walk from the Brookland metro station on the redline. For more information, contact Chip Patterson, the Extended Programs Coordinator at 202-832-5700 or through email at cpatterson@dcprep.org. Check out the website at www.dcprep.org.

12. COMMUNITY FAMILY LIFE SERVICES SEEKS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Community Family Life Services Development Department needs volunteers to assist in coordinating activities that will generate resources for the agency. The person will help out with basic clerical work, data entry, research as well as coordinating special events. This is a great ongoing opportunity for students to gain experience working in a fast-paced community agency while serving those in need. Volunteer hours are available weekdays between 10am and 5pm. Community Family Life Services is located at 305 E St, NW, Washington DC, 20001 and is Metro accessible via the red line to Judiciary Square.

For more information please contact Edward Erikson at 202-347-0511 x 415 or through email at Volunteer@cflsdc.org. Check out the website at www.cflsdc.org.

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JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. INTERNSHIP: GREEN BUILDING INSTITUTE
"Green building" is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials.
Through this approach of holistic design, construction, operation, and maintenance of homes, office buildings and other built structures, green building works with the existing environment instead of against it.
The Green Building Institute is a start-up non-profit organization (opened our doors in Nov. 2005) whose primary mission is education. We teach the public as well as building and design professionals how to integrate efficient & healthy building and practices into their living and working spaces.
The Institute is looking for an intern interested in the environment that would work closely with the Executive Director.
Some example responsibilities would include (but are not limited to):
* Research on sustainable building initiatives
* Target audience research
* Communicating with partnership organizations
* Designing marketing materials
* Website development
* Distributing workshop information
* Assisting with mailings
Skills
* Strong research & writing
* Miscrosoft Office competency
* Entrepreneurial skills - a plus
We would like to have an in-office intern who could commit 5-15 hours/week.
As a benefit of this internship, you would be eligible to attend Institute workshops for free. This internship is unpaid, but structured to give you exposure to the field, people and practice of sustainable building.
To inquire about this internship, please send a letter of interest and resume to hannah@greenbuildinginstitute.org.
For more information on the Green Building Institute, please visit our website http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org

2. CITY YEAR WASHINGTON, DC - FULL TIME AMERICORPS PROGRAM
Young Enough to Want to Change the World. Old Enough to Do It - City Year City Year is a full-time AmeriCorps program for 17-24-year olds. City Year corps members commit to 10 months of community service, beginning in September and finishing in mid-June. City Year corps members work predominately with children and youth, on issues such as:
-HIV/AIDS prevention
-Substance Abuse Prevention
-Literacy Tutoring
-Youth Mentorship
-Neighborhood Revitalization
Benefits: Weekly living stipend, health insurance, free Metro passes (bus and train), free Timberland uniform, $4,725 education award For more information, or to schedule a visit to our office, please contact dcrecruitment@cityyear.org or call 202.742.7400.
There are two ways to apply to City Year:
1. Online: http://www.cityyear.org/getinvolved/joincorps/gateway
2. To request a hard-copy application, please email name and mailing address to: dcrecruitment@cityyear.org

3. TUTOR FOR EMPOWERED YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. LEARNING CENTER
The Empowered Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization empowering youth with superior life strategies enabling them to be self-motivated, focused, and determined to succeed. Tutors are will be paid $10.00 + per hour. For more information, call (240)-417-0055, or email tutor@eyfi.org

4. AMERICORPS POSITIONS WITH YMCA
Community Advocate: Support youth development in an afterschool program by promoting academic progress, life skills and teambuilding skills. You will also help develop advocacy and leadership skills to promote parental involvement. This position targets minority elementary - high school students and their families.
Volunteer Development and Grants Management Assistant: Responsible for the volunteer recruitment and development for the branch and its 20 sites in the Silver Spring and Bethesda areas. Duties also include administrative assistance to the Business Office, grant preparation, researching and identifying new sources of funding. Organizational and strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
Requirements: Must be at least 17 years old and be eligible to work in the United States. Must fullfill at least 1700 hours. Benefits: Living Allowance and Education Award totaling $18,225 as well as full health care coverage. For more information, contact Lisa Bradley at 301-585-2120 Ext.2567 or lbradley@ymcawashdc.org or visit our web site at www.ymcawashdc.org

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Community Service Announcement - November 13, 2006