Community Services ProgramServices OpportunitiesThe community service program coordinates community service and service-learning opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The program develops training and resources for community service activities such as the Alternative Spring Break and the Annual Community Service Fair. Also, visit the Community Service Program for information on nonprofit career options and to sign up for the E-Newsletter with biweekly updated service news. For more information contact: Deirdre Healy, Community Service Coordinator, Career Resource Center, dhealy@umassd.edu, 508-999-8641.
NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW ~ Stop by there table at the Work 'n Serve Fair at Woodland Commons on September 5th from 10-3pm. > > Make a difference in a young person's life, make a difference in an urban
America READS Tutoring ProgramOpen an adventure... help a child learn to read. Reading is a key to success in education and in life. Unfortunately, many children fall behind in school because they do not learn to read well. The America READS Challenge is a national movement that stresses the importance of communities coming together to ensure all children are reading well by the fourth grade. As a UMD America Reads Tutor, you will make a difference in the lives of children while strengthening your personal, academic and professional skills. You will be matched with a child based on your availability. In addition, training and materials are provided. Students who participate may be eligible for academic credit, internship experience and may be paid through federal work-study. For more information contact: Deirdre Healy, Community Service Coordinator, Career Resource Center, dhealy@umassd.edu ext. 8641. Click here to download the application. VITA Program(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) As a VITA volunteer you will be trained by the Internal Revenue Service to assist taxpayers to electronically file for the "Earned Income Tax Credit" during tax season. This is an excellent opportunity to assist in the economic development of the region and receive valuable training and experience. No previous experience is required but volunteers must commit to 20 hours of service to receive IRS certification. For more information contact: Deirdre Healy dhealy@umassd/edu, 508-999-8641. Catholic Campus MinistryYou can make a difference in the community by giving your time and the CCM Office wants to help you make the connection. Whether or not you're Catholic, your time and talents are needed to build up the wider community!
These are just some of the ways Catholic Campus Ministry is reaching out to the community. If you have an idea for a way to bring hope and help to others, let's talk about making it a reality! The CCM office is located in the Campus Center on the 2nd Floor. For more info, call us at x8872, or visit our website: www.CatholicCampusMinistry.com. Circle KCircle K International, in affiliation with Kiwanis International, is a non-profit, nation wide organization of college students working together to help improve the world through Friendship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.
But the best things about joining Circle K are the friends you make from all over New England, the fun you have working together on community service projects, and the rewarding feelings knowing that you have helped to make a difference! For more information contact Amy Nelson, at 508-910-4628 or U_A1Nelson@umassd.edu. CompeerUMass Dartmouth South Coast Compeer, a Faith in Action Program. Are you interested in becoming a friend and mentor to an adolescent or adult with mental illness? Then, you may be interested in volunteering with Compeer. Compeer brings together caring, trained persons with adolescents and adults with mental illness for a one-to-one relationship. As a volunteer, you will meet with your friend on a regular basis at mutually convenient times to share activities you both enjoy such as movies, sports, shopping or coffee, or free activities sponsored by UMass Dartmouth South Coast Compeer. Mental health professionals refer clients to Compeer, provide initial consultation with the volunteer, and are available for backup support. A volunteer's friendship, advocacy and support can offset some of the loneliness and isolation experienced by those suffering from mental illness. Friendship is powerful medicine; it heals through the knowledge that someone cares about us, about our well-being, without expecting anything in return. Simply, a friend who believes in us. It is possible to earn experiential credit as a result of this volunteer experience. For information on this and other volunteer opportunities with Compeer, contact Terry Murphy at 508-999-8649 or compeer@umassd.edu. Fraternities and SororitiesPhilanthropy (Community Service) is an important part of the Greek experience. Fraternities and sororities work with designated local and national organizations to give something back to the community. In addition to their work on a local and national level, the chapters have also given their time to various community service projects on campus. If you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, or if you have interest in starting a Greek organization at UMass Dartmouth, please contact the Greek Affairs Office at 508-910-9653. Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter & Youth ProgramThe mission of the UMass Dartmouth Habitat for Humanity (UMD HFH) Campus Chapter is to capture the imagination, energy, and hope of the community in order to productively and responsively involve them in the work of Habitat International seeking to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. As a chapter, our tasks are to educate the community of UMass Dartmouth of the need and the works of HFH; to provide opportunity and increase participation in the rehabilitation of houses in partnership with local HFH affiliates; and to raise funds for local and countrywide HFH projects. Established in 2003, the UMD HFH Chapter is formally associated with the Plymouth County HFH and looks forward to assisting with their current builds and fundraising events (i.e. a snow themed craft sale to be held at the Kingston Independence Mall during the holidays.) Last year UMD HFH sponsored an alternative Spring Break trip to Lounden County Tennessee where members worked on a zero-energy house build. This year's events also include fundraising at Gillette stadium and working with the Solar Decathlon 2005 project. New members are welcomed. For more information contact Christine Leary at 978-549-3862 or U_CLeary@umassd.edu or at umdhabitat@yahoo.com or stop by the Community Service Program in the Career Resource Center. First Floor Group 1. Hillel (Jewish Student Organization)In the Jewish tradition it is a mitzvah (good deed/obligation) to do charitable works. Please join us in helping us to help others.
Massachusetts Community Water WatchWorks to improve water quality by fostering a long-term commitment to the health of local waterways amongst college students and community members. Water Watch volunteers organize waterway cleanups, run monitoring programs, and provide education and outreach offering communities a hands-on opportunity to engage in water quality issues while at the same time making a direct impact on the health of their local waterways. Commitment: Internships for course credit or work study- 10-12 hours a week all other volunteers, whether it is an hour a week or once a semester at a cleanup, we welcome UMass Dartmouth students to get involved in protecting our waterways! For more information visit us at the MASSPRIG office, located on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center or reach us by phone at 508- 999-8169. Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG)The environment is being degraded, consumers are being taken advantage of, and the government isn't listening. Luckily, UMD has a MASSPIRG chapter, where you can put your conscience to work on issues you care about. During the 2004 - 2005 semesters, you can organize community service events and fundraisers against hunger and homelessness; you can set up a book swap for students who want to dodge expensive bookstore prices; you can hold an educational forum about toxic waste and pollution in New Bedford; you can lobby to protect open space. And if the people and organizing skills you'll get aren't enough, you can also get work study positions or academic internships for course credit on these campaigns! Interns and work study work 10 to 12 hours weekly; if you prefer to simply volunteer that is needed, too. Contact Alisha at (508) 999-8169 or Alisha@masspirgstudents.org, or visit us on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center or go to www.masspirg.org. Protestant & Episcopal Campus MinistryThis campus ministry reaches out from a Christian perspective to all students seeking or following God, and offers many ways to explore faith in action. Everyone has God-given gifts and talents which will be built up through sharing them with others. We can connect students with service opportunities in three areas:
To explore opportunities or to suggest others, contact Rev. Brad Hultmann, Protestant and Episcopal Campus Ministry, Religious Resource Center, located in the Campus Center 2nd floor, phone x8875. Reading/Writing Center
For more information, stop by the writing and reading center, Group 1, Room 220 to pick up an application or call us at 508-999-8710. RotaractAn international program for young men and women ages 18 to 30 who believe they can make a difference. Rotaract was founded in 1968 by Rotary International, a worldwide association of service-minded business and professional leaders. Rotaract clubs provide an opportunities for young adults to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of the communities and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Past events and projects include the Oxfam Hunger Banquet and the Click Drive to fight hunger, Halloween and Christmas parties for homeless children, and the Pillowcase Project for foster children. If you're interested in committing to this worthwhile opportunity, please contact: Viviana Vilacha at 508-717-7245 or at U_VVilacha@umassd.edu. SHARE (Society for Human Advancement through Rehabilitation Engineering)Located on the UMass Dartmouth campus, The SHARE Foundation provides specially adapted computer systems for people with disabilities. Since its beginnings in 1981, SHARE and the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering have helped nearly 2,000 children and adults communicate with the world around them by providing them with adaptive equipment and services. As a non-endowed, nonprofit organization, SHARE relies upon donations of money and equipment from individuals, businesses, and organizations. SHARE also depends upon its dedicated volunteers who help with technical work, fundraisers and client services. To find out more about SHARE, become a supporter, or have us speak to a civic group, call 508-999-8482 or visit the website at www.share.umassd.edu . UMD RecyclesShare your time and talent to help improve recycling efforts on campus. Volunteers and work-study students help to promote recycling and sustainability efforts on campus, research potential new areas for recycling and help to organize recycling activities on campus. Through encouraging environmental consciousness on campus UMD Recycles, also hopes to enrich the student experience in respect and understanding and understanding for our surrounding environment. For more information contact umdrecycles@umassd.edu. Women's Resource CenterLocated in Pine Dale Hall, First Floor. Founded in 1970, the Women's Resource Center provides resources that help to create an educational atmosphere rich in visible role models & free of sexual bias and inequities where women can grow to their full potential. The Center offers cultural opportunities that further women's personal & professional development & promotes a broader understanding of the diverse experiences of all women. Central to our mission is the recognition that explorations of gender must take place in tandem with explorations of race, class, sexual orientation and other significant aspects of individual identity. The Center acts as a central coordinating agency for campus & community groups.
The WRC is staffed by a Director, Administrative Assistant, work-study students, interns, experiential learning students, and volunteers. The Center is open to everyone. Volunteers help organize events, programs and resources. For more information contact: Juli Parker or Kim Sylvia at 910-4584. Volunteer PartnersIf you want to volunteer - whether for a day, month or year - visit http://www.unitedwayofgnb.org/ . This innovative on-line database can put you in touch with countless valuable volunteer opportunities in a matter of minutes! This is a great system for students needing to fill volunteer requirements or anyone who wants to make a real difference in the Greater New Bedford Community. Once on the website just answer a few quick questions about your volunteer interests and you are on the way to volunteering. It's as simple as that! Questions? Contact the United Way of Greater New Bedford at 508-994-9625. Horizons for Homeless ChildrenEnriching the life of every homeless preschool child in Greater Boston and beyond, Horizons for Homeless Children is looking for volunteers to spend just 2 hours a week with young children living in homeless shelters across the state. Become a Playspace Activity Leader or volunteer in other ways and you can make a difference in the lives of homeless children. Help children learn how to play, to share, to read, and to enjoy exploring their worlds. Daytime and evening shifts are available. Monthly training sessions are held. To learn more, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or call 1-800-560-7702. Hospital Volunteers - Various DepartmentsVolunteers needed for information desks, gift shop, general office work, helping in cafeteria, escorting and helping with patients, transportation and more. Contact: Janet Koska 508-96-5274. Supportive friendsBecome a friend and mentor to an adult or adolescent with mental illness. Volunteers need to be atleast 18 years old and are asked to give 4 hours a month. Contact: Karen Koures @ 508-542-0203 Annual Blood DriveDonate blod and save life of others. St. Lukes Blood Bank at New Bedford. Contact: Kaisa Cripps @ 508-449-1650. Mentors for Children between ages 7-14Volunteers are needed to mentor children who reside between Dartmouth and Wareham. Contact: Lisa Beaulieu at 508-990-0894 x115. Career Role ModelsLooking for people with different career experiences to come share with children what they do at work on a daily basis. Contact: Billy Santiago @ 508-295-5400. Big Brothers Big SistersBe a Mentor ! Help local children at UMass. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Bedford in partnership with UMass, provides mentors for children ages 7-14. Celebrate the joy of everyday moments, and bring magic into a childs life. Groups run every Tuesday from 6-7:30p.m. First night is October 3rd on campus. Contact: bbbsnb@yahoo.com or call 508-990-0894 to become a mentor. Legal assistant/ Front deskA commitment of atleast 10 hours a week for 15 weeks is the minimum length of service. Contact: Edwin hill or Michael Alexander @ 508-676-5022. Baywatchers - Water Quality MonitorWe need volunteers who can help access the quality of water and long term ecological trends. Volunteers will be trained to use the proper sampling techniques. Telephone Hotline VolunteersWhere: Fall River and New Bedford. Child Care volunteersVolunteers are needed at the Donovan house, a shelter for homeless to take care of children while their parents attend their support groups. Local Foster care ProvidersFoster care givers needed for rescued animals of all types, in various areas in southern massachusetts. Rewards and incentives will be available for all volunteers. Art Works VolunteersVolunteers are needed to fill our Gallery sitters positions . |
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