PARTICIPATE IN BRETHREN STUDENT MOVEMENT’S ALTERNATIVE FALL BREAK
On Oct 11-14 in New Windsor, MD, we are planning to help at the SERRV Shop’s pricing area for fair trade products (http://www.serrv.org/).
We will leave the college Friday afternoon
We will work Saturday from 8-4 w/ free lunch
Sunday we will have off (will attend a local church service and have something fun for the afternoon)
We will work Monday 8-4 w/ free lunch and Tuesday from 8-3 w/ free lunch and then come back to the college
I need to know if you are interested in working the whole weekend or part of the weekend. Please email Tricia (prz001) with exactly the days you can work! I also need to know if you need housing and/or can help with transportation. I must know this by Friday, October 3!
ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK AND TUTORING AT JOHN WAYLAND ELEMENTARY IN BRIDGEWATER
Help is needed at John Wayland Elementary School's Jaguar Club. This is an after school program that helps 12 students that are in need of homework help and SOL tutoring. It begins on October 14, 2008. It meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. 2-4 volunteers are needed each day on a weekly basis. Volunteers would not need to come each day of the week. If you are interested or would like more information about this opportunity please contact Chris Gallagher at cbg001@eagles.bridgewater.edu
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TUTORING OPPORTUNITY AT WILBUR S. MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DAYTON
Volunteers are needed to assist students in our after school tutoring program. Students meet in Gloria Miller's room Monday through Thursday from 3:00 until 4:30. Volunteers set their own schedule and attend any or all of the after school sessions. Tutors will help distribute snacks and assist students in completing homework and preparing for upcoming tests or quizzes. No experience required. If you are interested or would like more information about this opportunity please contact Chris Gallagher at cbg001@eagles.bridgewater.edu
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HELP WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING TOURNAMENT
On Saturday, October the 18th, Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to help with a bowling tournament at Valley Lanes in Harrisonburg from 12 pm until 3 pm. This is a great opportunity to get out and help and great group of kids. If you are interested you can contact Rachel Thomas at rst001@email.bridgewater.edu or Betty Southerly who is the coordinator for these events at (540)383-3219. There will also be several upcoming events to help in skiing, swimming, basketball, and volleyball so be sure to look out for those!!
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CREATIVE ART STUDENT NEEDED TO HELP CREATE COLORING BOOK FOR FIRST STEP
One or two art students are needed to help create a coloring book for the organization First Step. This organization provides emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. As a way to make the children staying at the shelter more comfortable, First Step would like to create a coloring book that incorporates elements of the shelter in it. The scheduling of this opportunity can be worked out by the students and the organization. So, if you are talented at drawing and would like to help out this organization please contact Caroline Myatt for more details acm002@eagles.bridgewater.edu
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HELP WITH HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND PARADE OF CHAMPIONS AT JMU
On Saturday, October 18th, we need volunteers to run concessions at JMU during the Parade of Champions. High school marching bands from all over the state will be there to perform. The TA Marching Knights will perform around noon. Hang around to watch some of Virginia’s greatest Marching Bands.
If you are interested in helping, please e-mail or call Liz DeSmit (828-3321 or 246-3676 or liz.desmit@jenzabar.net). If none of these times fit, let us know what will, we can be flexible. I know the date seems far off but we have to submit our list of volunteers to JMU by October 6th.
Shift 1 8:45am - 1pm
Shift 2 12:45pm - 5pm
Shift 3 4:45pm - 10pm (approx)
LEAD CHILDREN’S CHURCH AT DAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Dayton United Methodist Church is seeking two students who love the Lord and love children to lead our children’s church on Sunday mornings. Ages of the children range from 4 to 8. Knowing age level development skills and a knowledge of music would be very helpful for this position. Interested students please e-mail us at daytonumc@comcast.net or write to Dayton UMC, Attn. Staff-Parish Relations Committee, 215 Ashby Street, Dayton VA 22821.
ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK AND TUTORING AT JOHN WAYLAND ELEMENTARY IN BRIDGEWATER
Help is needed at John Wayland Elementary School's Jaguar Club. This is an after school program that helps 12 students that are in need of homework help and SOL tutoring. It begins on October 14, 2008. It meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. 2-4 volunteers are needed each day on a weekly basis. Volunteers would not need to come each day of the week. If you are interested or would like more information about this opportunity please contact Chris Gallagher at cbg001@eagles.bridgewater.edu
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TUTORING OPPORTUNITY AT WILBUR S. MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DAYTON
Volunteers are needed to assist students in our after school tutoring program. Students meet in Gloria Miller's room Monday through Thursday from 3:00 until 4:30. Volunteers set their own schedule and attend any or all of the after school sessions. Tutors will help distribute snacks and assist students in completing homework and preparing for upcoming tests or quizzes. No experience required. If you are interested or would like more information about this opportunity please contact Chris Gallagher at cbg001@eagles.bridgewater.edu
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HELP WITH CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE’S PROGRAMS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
The Camp Kaleidoscope 2008 Turkey Run and Hootenanny is a 1 mile run/5K run/walk/waddle. There will be food, music, door prizes and a turkey calling contest. It will take place on Sunday, November 23rd in Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. The festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. Camp K needs help from students with such things as face painting and games arts and crafts other activities for the children.
Camp K needs a few students to come to do office work Monday thru Friday from 12-3 starting on the 8th of October. They can work around schedules. Two students working together is welcomed. Basic jobs are taking phone calls, working on the computer, typing information up, writing thank you notes and other basic office jobs.
The Camp Kaleidoscope Halloween Party for kids is on October 31st. Camp K need costumes donated and students to help with activities during the party.
Go to Camp Kaleidoscope’s website at www.kcfs.us.com for more information about the organization and events. Contact Hope Saunders at hrs001@eagles.bridgewater.edu with questions or if interested in any of these opportunities.
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HELP CLEAN UP ADOPTED ROAD
BC students are needed for a road clean-up event on Saturday, October 18, 2008 for our adopted North River Road in Rockingham County. We will meet at the McKinney sundial (out front) at 9:00 a.m. We will return to campus early afternoon.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Nicole Blodgett at nab003@eagles.bridgewater.edu
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SERVE AT THE WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA
The Wildlife Center of Virginia, located in Waynesboro, is a hospital for native wildlife, teaching the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment. They have sent out an opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering for service-learning hours. They need volunteers for a couple of hours whenever possible to assist with the many patients they receive at the center during the day. Join the Wildlife Center of Virginia in making a real difference in wildlife conservation and the environment. For more information on becoming involved contact:
Amanda Nicholson, Outreach Coordinator - Rehabilitation Supervisor
Wildlife Center of Virginia
540-942-9453 Fax: 540-943-9453
www.wildlifecenter.org
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WORK WITH CHILDREN THROUGH HARRISONBURG ROCKINGHAM SOCIAL SERVICES
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District needs student volunteers to help supervise and lead a small group of children in activities centered on being a “foster sibling” while their parents are in Foster /Adoptive Parent Training. The dates we need help are listed below. Please respond by phone 574-5156 or email jus165@northern.dss.state.va.us
Foster /Adoptive Parent Training Foster/Adoptive Parent Training Foster/Adopt Parent Support Group
Tues Sept. 23, 5:15-8:30 PM Tues Nov 18, 6:15-8:30 PM Wed Oct 15, 7-9 PM
Thurs Sept 25, 5:30-8:30 PM Wed Nov 19 “ Wed Dec 17, 7-9 PM
Tues Sept 30 “ Thurs Nov 20 “
Thurs Oct 2 “
Tues Oct 14 “
Thurs Oct 16 “
Tues Oct 21 “
Thurs Oct 23 “
ASSIST WITH LOCAL PUBLIC RADIO STATION’S FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
WMRA membership drive phone volunteers are needed. If you like talking on the phone and being part of the on-air action, you are who we need to help answer pledge phones during our upcoming fundraising event - October 14-24. Shifts are available weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Contact Debbie Reed, Membership Director, 568-3817 or reeddd@jmu.edu.
HELP WITH BRIDGEWATER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 3RD ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK
Bridgewater Retirement Community will be hosting there 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 8, benefitting the Pastoral Care Endowment Fund. If anyone is interested in helping set up and/or direct the runners and walkers along the course during this event, please contact Sara Huffman at 828-2550 or sarah@bridgewaterretirementorg or Lindsay Billhimer at 828-2550 or lindsayb@bridgewaterretirement.org.
This can earn anywhere from 2 to 5 hours of Service Learning, plus it's a quick trip down the street!!!
WORK WITH LOCAL REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT OFFICE
The Virginia Council of Churches Refugee Resettlement Program, located at 250 East Elizabeth St. in Harrisonburg, will be settling 6 new families in the next two weeks. We need help in the following areas:
* setting up apartments
* providing transportation
* picking up donated items
* soliciting donations
* interpreting (Arabic)
Please contact Greg Culbertson at 433-7942 or at culbertson@vacouncilofchurches.org you can help in any of these ways.
WORK WITH AREA 4 SPECIAL OLYMPIC ATHLETES
If interested in working with Area 4 Special Olympic athletes in the sports of golf, volleyball, and/or bowling, please see attached schedule.
Bridgewater College Service-Learning Center
Phone: 540-828-5383
Fax: 540-828-5780
Campus Address: Rebecca 207
Mailing Address:
Service-Learning Center
Bridgewater College
402 E. College Street
Bridgewater, VA 22812
