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• Chicago Volunteer Expo, Sun. 2/16

  Feb 13, 2014 11:15 am43 views

  The Chicago Volunteer Expo is a one-stop shop for Chicagoans looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities. There are so many ways to give back to your community in 2014.  Find the one that's right for you at the Chicago Volunteer Expo!  Visit over 75 nonprofit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can lend a hand.  Whether your passion is the environment, the arts, or social justice, there's a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. All ages welcome! It's free!

  Sunday, February 16^th10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  Location: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago IL 60614

  Cost: Absolutely free! Expo attendees will also receive free admission to explore the Nature Museum exhibits, including the Butterfly Haven!

   

  Check out their website at http://chicagovolunteerexpo.com/. Email them at chicagovolunteerexpo@gmail.com.

• Chicago Volunteer Expo, Sun. 2/22

  Feb 20, 2015 10:00 am6 views

  There are so many ways to give back to your community in 2015.  Find the one that’s right for you at the Chicago Volunteer Expo! Visit over 75 nonprofit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can lend a hand.  Whether your passion is the environment, the arts, or social justice, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you.

  Sunday, Feb. 22, 10am - 4pm, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago IL 60614

  http://chivolexpo.wix.com/volunteerexpo 

• Chinese Mutual Aid Association Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

  May 5, 2015 12:15 pm26 views

  Internship and volunteer opportunities are available year-round at the pan-Asian social services non-profit, the Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA), in Chicago which serves people from all ethnic backgrounds & all generations.

  Currently, the following internships available and job descriptions are attached: 

  * Business Development  * Grant Writer * Workforce Development & Outreach Liaison 

   Internships will be available in different areas; please contact if interested in a different position.  CMAA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities whether it's a one-time engagement at an event, ongoing tutoring in our youth program, helping out as an individual or as a group at one of our fundraisers and the list of different opportunities goes on.  Contact Michelle Lura White, if you are interested in an internship or volunteer opportunity: michellew@chinesemutualaid.org

   

• Civic Engagement Discourse Fund Grants – Use to develop an Activity or Capstone project! Due 9/19

  Sep 10, 2014 3:15 pm31 views

  Do you have a civic engagement or public outreach idea or have you been inspired by a process of civic engagement? Approach your fellow or another faculty mentor and ask if you can collaborate on a project that could be funded by this initiative. Projects can count as activities or be the foundation of Capstone projects!

  Civic Engagement Discourse Fund Grants
  
  IPCE announces the availability of funding to support events that facilitate public discourse on policy issues or the policy implications of university research.
  
  Eligible events include public forums, dialogues, town hall meetings, and small conferences or workshops that are either open to the public or that target a specific audience such as policy advocates, residents of specific neighborhoods, or a subpopulation such as seniors or youth.  All UIC faculty and staff of research institutes or centers are eligible to apply. IPCE Discourse Fund Awards are a maximum of $4,000 each.  Events must be held by May 31, 2015.   
  
  Applications must be submitted electronically by September 19, 2014. More details including a full announcement, selection criteria, and application are available at www.ipce.uic.edu.  
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Norma Ramos at (312) 355-0095.  
  
  

• Civic Engagement, Election and Voter Registration Events

  Oct 5, 2016 10:00 am37 views

  Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services, the Department of Political Science, the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, and the Office of Public and Government Affairs invite you to attend and participate in the full calendar of events we have put together around civic engagement and the upcoming election. Civic engagement and civic education is a very important facet in understanding the American political system. Part of being an active citizen is educating yourself about local and national elections. We encourage you to take the time to attend and get engaged in the upcoming elections.

   

  October 7 - National Student Issues Convention from 9am-12:30pm in the Fort Dearborn Room, Student Center East 

  Hosted by the UIC Political Science Dept, come share what issues are important to you!

  Involve yourself in discussions such as pay equality, student loan debt, jobs, etc, at this convention. Highlight your concerns with your peers. ASK QUESTIONS! Let your voice be heard!

   

  October 9 - Presidential Debate Watch Party from 8-10pm in Inner Circle, Student Center East 

  ROUND TWO!  TRUMP v. CLINTON

  As the eyes of the world turn to the 2016 Presidential Election hosted at Washington University in St. Louis, come witness the heat turn up in the second presidential debate!

   

  Mark your calendar for other upcoming events later in the semester:

  October 11 – LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN ILLINOIS

  October 19 – Presidential Debate Watch Party 8PM – 10PM in SCE Inner Circle

   

  November 2-4 – Early Voting for City of Chicago residents, Student Center East

  November 8 – Election Day and Election Day Results Watch Party 8PM – 11PM, SCE Inner Circle

   

  Questions?  Contact Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services at (312) 996-4500 or sldvs@uic.edu. 

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  Civic Engagement Opportunities on National Constitution Day, Mon 9/18

  Sep 14, 2017 3:00 pm22 views

• Civic Engagement Opportunity: Work on Election Day – March 20

  Mar 8, 2018 11:30 am73 views

• Clinton Global Initiative Information Session, Wed. 9/17

  Sep 15, 2014 4:45 pm41 views

  The Clinton Global Initiative University is a program created by Bill Clinton in 2007 which enables inspired undergraduate and graduate students wishing to create change in their communities to meet and learn to change their ideas into action.

  Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you feel charged by social justice? The Clinton Global Initiative University was created by Bill Clinton in 2007 to help you achieve realtime social impact. CGI U enables inspired undergraduate students to make meaningful change in their communities.

  Each year, CGI U convenes a meeting where students, youth organizations, and renowned experts come together to turn ideas into action. President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host the eighth annual CGI U meeting from March 6-8, 2015 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Every CGI U student must develop a Commitment to Action: a new, specific, and measurable plan that addresses a challenge on their campus, in the local community, or around the world. Commitments are made in CGI Us five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. CGI U allows students with exceptional ideas to apply for grant money to make their ideas into realities.
  The 2014 conference was held on the campus of Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. Innovators and community contributors from all around the world came together to discuss how youth can be more impactful in their non profit commitments.
  
  The Clinton Foundation offers grants for students to attend the conference. In order to be considered for Travel Assistance applications must be received by OCTOBER 17th. The final deadline for conference attendance is DECEMBER 1ST. You MUST provide your contact information on this form in order to apply for CGI U.
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iCnKbaVzAmgctGGzQGRrG0oGxIsUa8JQhCdov7GFegA/viewform?usp=send_form

  If you are interested in finding out more about the conference, the types of projects that can be done and how to apply, informational sessions will be hosted on the following dates for the Fall 2014 semester:

  Wed. 9/17, 4:30 pm, 2560 UH

  To learn more about the conference you can visit the official CGI U website(http://www.cgiu.org/default.asp) or attend a campus workshop!! Please contact Gayatri Sanku at sanku2@uic.edu with any questions.
  
  
  

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  Collecting Supplies for Migrants and Asylum Seekers in Arizona

  Jul 11, 2018 4:00 pm46 views
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  Colleges Against Cancer GBM #2 – Oct 3

  Oct 2, 2018 1:45 pm45 views
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  Colleges Against Cancer Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser! – Oct 24

  Oct 23, 2018 1:45 pm55 views

• Come Volunteer at the Ravenswood 5K with HCAB! (Event Date: 4/26)

  Mar 2, 2020 1:15 pm2 views
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  Come Volunteer at the UI Health Pantry Daily Service! (3/3)

  Feb 26, 2020 2:45 pm50 views

• Community-Engaged Leadership Certificate - Applications due 9/15

  Jul 20, 2016 8:45 am44 views

  The Staley School of Leadership Studies at Kansas State University, in partnership with Points of Light and AT&T are pleased to announce the launch of a new undergraduate certificate program, offered via distance education. The Certificate in Community-Engaged Leadership program will launch in January 2017. Thanks to the generous support of the AT&T Foundation, partial and full scholarships are now available.

  General Program Information

  Kansas State University, in partnership with Points of Light, has developed a certificate program in Community-Engaged Leadership. This program is first of its kind, offering a network of resources, consisting of academic expertise from a top land-grant university, Points of Light’s national network, and local support through community advisors. The certificate program is designed to develop community-engaged leaders, who will work to mobilize community members and local organizations, within their own communities, to make progress on complex challenges. This program was designed intentionally to keep you in the community you care about so as a student you can work to mobilize community members around environmental, social, political, and economic issues in your neighborhood.

  Theme

  The work of the 2017 inaugural cohort will be themed around education's role in strengthening democracy and developing engaged citizens. Although each participant will bring diverse interests and experiences, the theme will provide an opportunity for participants to evaluate, strategize, and make progress within the context of education. By working within this common theme, participants will contribute to the collective learning of the group while pursuing solutions to their unique challenges and focusing on their personal leadership development. For instance, while one participant in the certificate program could be engaged in environmental issues and another in food justice, both will explore and implement innovative ideas within broader theme of education.

  Click on the post for more information.

• (Community Opportunity) Leadership Positions Available— Chicago LGBTQ Workers Center

  May 19, 2021 2:30 pm25 views

• Constitution Day (Register to Vote!), Mon. 9/19

  Sep 16, 2016 9:15 am9 views

  Constitution Day. 11am-1pm

  Student Center East, Room 602

  Join us for the annual Constitution Day!! A day of non-partisan hands-on democracy!

  Register to vote and learn about ongoing constitutional issues. Activities including voter registration, volunteer opportunities, and a special guest speaker, Flint Taylor.

  Attorney Flint Taylor specializes in civil rights law and has spent much of his career as a prosecutor for police brutality, government misconduct, and death penalty cases.

  For more information, please visit our page on UIC Connection: https://orgsync.com/135631/events/1488543/occurrences/3473506

• Dream Leader Mentors Needed for the We Are The Change Conference

  Mar 6, 2015 6:45 am82 views

  DREAM LEADER MENTORS NEEDED FOR THE WE ARE THE CHANGE CONFERENCE
  MARCH 2015, 9am-5pm

  Are you outgoing, creative, and passionate about social issues? Do you enjoy working with others and inspiring leadership in at-risk youth? If so, being a Dream Leaders Mentor is for you!

  The Dream Leaders Program is built on the premise that through focused education and service to others, at-risk youth become leaders in addressing the societal issues that surround them.

  We are seeking college-aged students to participate as facilitators at the WATC Conference who can continue to guide a Dream Leaders team postconference on a social initiative.

  For more information visit www.dreamsforkids.org and contact Grace Adams at gadams@dreamsforkids.org. 

• Dreams for Kids seeking youth mentors, Apply by 10/12

  Oct 6, 2014 10:00 am104 views

  Dreams for Kids, a 501(c)3 non-profit children's charity, seeking fun, outgoing, dynamic college students to become Dream Leader Mentors (DLMs) for its annual We Are the Change (WATC) youth conference and beyond. Mentors will lead a group of ten student participants in a day full of break out sessions (curriculum training provided) about self-exploration and learning about enacting change domestically and internationally to be our world's future leaders!

  Who you are:

  •  Current college student with experience and a passion for working with diverse youth
  •  Posses excellent verbal communication skills to lead student breakout sessions
  •  Able to attend MANDATORY one day Conference Curriculum training (dates TBA)
  •  Able to commit 1-2 hours per week to continue working and meeting with your team to plan and implement community service projects during the 2014-2015 school year. 

   Interested students can read more about the role and fill out the Online Application here: 

  Dream Leader Mentors Online Application

  Questions?  Contact Shannon Claiborne, Interim Executive Director of Dreams for Kids, at sclaiborne@dreamsforkids.org. 

• Dress for Success Clothing Drive

  Mar 4, 2016 10:30 am186 views

  The UIC Graduate Women in Chemistry group is partnering with Dress for Success to organize a clothing drive for the spring season of 2016! Dress for Success is a Chicago-based organization that provides "work attire" clothing to economically disadvantaged Chicago female residents currently seeking employment and for future job interviews. The link for Dress for Success can be found below along with their mission statement. This is an excellent opportunity to donate unused professional apparel to a cause that redistributes the clothes to women currently looking for jobs and cannot afford to purchase new clothes for job interviews.

  There is a box labeled "Dress for Success Clothing Drive" in the UIC Department of Chemistry office (845 West Taylor Street, Room 4500) and will be there until March 28th, 2016 that will be used to collect any unwanted professional attire. Below are the requirements for the donated clothes:

  Acceptable donations:

  ' New/gently-used professional attire; sizes 0-2 & 14 and up.

  ' Handbags/pursues.

  ' Office appropriate shoes, sizes 8 & up; wide width if available.

  ' Seasonal and transitional coats and jackets.

  If you would like to make your own donation directly to Dress for Success, they accept donations Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 am- 12 pm and 1 pm- 4 pm and every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 am- 12 pm at the following address:

  70 East Lake Street, Ste. 900

  Chicago, IL 60601

  Valet parking is available at this location. Please note: they do not provide donation drop-off at this location.

  If you are interested in obtaining individual tax receipts for your clothing donations, please contact Brittany Johnson or Victoria Helan (contact information below) for further information.

  Any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brittany Johnson (bjohns70@uic.edu) or Victoria Helan (vhelan2@uic.edu). Thanks in advance to anyone and everyone in supporting this noble cause!!

  Dress for Success: https://worldwidecentral.dressforsuccess.org/

  Mission Statement: "We are on a mission to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Join us."

• Education/Outreach Volunteer Opportunity at Rush University Medical Center

  Jan 27, 2016 9:00 am319 views

  Please see the flyer at the link below for a description of the Education/Outreach Volunteer position at Rush University Center of Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging.

  For consideration for this opportunity and to schedule an interview, please email Scarlett Ellis, Research Study Supervisor (Scarlett_Ellis@rush.edu), with a letter of intent and current resume.

• Erie Neighborhood House – Seeking Volunteers

  Jul 25, 2018 2:45 pm71 views

• Erie READS Youth Tutor Program Seeking Volunteers

  Aug 27, 2014 9:15 am148 views

  Erie READS Youth Tutor

  Organization Description:

  Erie Neighborhood House is a community service agency founded in 1870 that promotes a just and inclusive society by strengthening the local community through skill-building, access to critical resources, advocacy and collaborative action.

  Position Responsibilities:

  Youth involved in the READS program will work one-on-one with school age students to build critical thinking and language skills. Youth and students will collaborate, reading books about social justice and community action and extending those books through art, role-play and kinetic activities. Youth will be asked to read a book out loud occasionally and must be willing to engage younger students thru conversation, art and activities.

  Youth in the program will be encouraged to bring their own ideas and activities to the program as well as any thoughts on improvement. Many of our school age students are bilingual; bilingual youth comfortable communicating in Spanish and English are welcome! Any students interested in local and historical social justice movements are encouraged to participate.

  The program will be structured thru the beginning of February, at which time youth and students will be encouraged to create their own curriculum for the remainder of the year. The Reading Specialist will be available to aide in any curricula building effort; and backup plans will be available to provide a space where creation is welcome but not mandatory.

  Preference will be given to youth who are able and willing to attend for at least one semester. Youth are encouraged to volunteer the entire school year to build relationships with students.

  Location: 2 locations

  Erie Neighborhood House (2 blocks east of Ashland Ave., 2 blocks south of Chicago Ave.)
  1347 West Erie Street
  Chicago, IL 60622

  Erie Charter School (2 blocks east of California Ave., 2 blocks south of North Ave.)
  1405 North Washtenaw St.
  Chicago, IL 60622  

  Days & Hours:

  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
  3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  If interested, please contact:

  Dan Adams
  Reading Specialist
  Erie Neighborhood House
  312 666 3430  ext. 2126
  dadams@eriehouse.org
  www.eriehouse.org

• Fall Leadership and Service Expo, Thurs. 9/11

  Sep 9, 2014 3:15 pm49 views

  Are you looking for a short term or long term volunteer opportunity? Wondering how you can use your skills and interests to help out those in need?

  Join us for UIC’s annual LEADERSHIP & SERVICE EXPO on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11!

  OVER 50 non-profit agencies will be in attendance at this event and they are in need of your wonderful talents!  Stop by to learn about volunteer and internship opportunities in and around Chicagoland.

  Thursday, September 11, 2014
  11:00am to 1:00pm
  Lecture Center Plaza/the Quad

  All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by the Expo, and it’s a great chance to connect with local non-profit organizations.  A wide variety of agencies will be represented, focused on work with youth, the environment, the arts, animals, human rights, community development, health, and more!  Find service and volunteer opportunities that match your interests, learn more about the needs of your communities, and discover how you can help CHANGE THE WORLD!

  For more information or to indicate if you require any accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Olivia Desormeaux at 312-996-4500 or odesor3@uic.edu.

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  Fall Semester Volunteer Opportunity at Little Village READS

  Sep 13, 2018 2:00 pm149 views

• First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Mon. 9/8

  Aug 28, 2014 3:30 pm127 views

  Project ESTEEMs first meeting of the semester will be September 8th at 5:30 in the Honors College quiet study room! Please join us if you enjoy science, teaching, kids, or fun! It can be an option for an honors activity, provided you meet the requirements listed in the Honors Handbook. If you'd like more information, email project.esteem13@gmail.com!
  
  

• First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Wed. Sept. 7

  Sep 1, 2016 8:15 am49 views

  If you are looking for an Honors Activity for the semester or for a great service activity, consider joining Project Esteem. We visit kids in foster care shelters bi-weekly and teach them science via hands-on experiments. For more information, come to our first meeting on Wednesday, 9/7 at 5:00 pm. We meet in Honors College Silent Study. We will additionally be accepting application for our executive board. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, email project.esteem13@gmail.com.

• Food Drive for Pop-Up Pantry, Tues. & Wed. 3/10-11

  Mar 9, 2015 3:30 pm14 views

  The Wellness Center, Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Greek Programming Board, and the Student Activities Board (SAB) need your help. A new service launched last semester called the Pop-Up Pantry, which provides canned goods and nonperishable items to homeless, low-income, and to any student who needs the resource. We need your support to continue this important service for our UIC community.

  March 10th & 11th at the Commuter Student Resource Center from 10:00am-5:00pm, the Wellness Center, USG, the Greek Programming Board, and the Student Activities Board are organizing a food drive. All donations from the food drive will go directly to support the Pop-Up Pantry.

  Donate 0-5 items, and receive a free USG hacky sack • Donate 5-29 items, and receive a free water bottle or coffee tumbler • Donate 30 items or more, and receive a free USG hoodie

  Monetary Donations can be made at Pop-Up Pantry website:

  http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/UIC%20Pop%20Up%20Pantry_Donate.html

   

• Food Drive for the UIC Pop-Up Pantry!

  Nov 6, 2015 10:00 am22 views

  Dear UIC Community,

  We want to thank all of the students, faculty, and staff who have made a positive impact on the lives of our UIC students by donating to the Pop-Up Pantry. We want to pass along the "thanks" and gratitude that students give to Pantry helpers, but which is really meant for you.

  "Thank you! My husband is [an] unemployed veteran. My part-time job is for both of us and this helps a lot!"

  "Thank you so much. This means so much to me and other students here. Please continue this wonderful service."

  Please consider starting your Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations with a food donation to the UIC Pop-Up Pantry November 9th Food Drive. The Pantry serves UIC students who are experiencing food insecurity.

  Our thanks to you includes a small token of appreciation for donations:

  1-5 items will receive a pen

  6-9 items will receive a coffee tumbler or t-shirt

  10 items or more will receive a hoodieFood Drive Date: Monday, November 9th

  Location: UIC Wellness Center, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street suite 238

  Time: 10 am- 4 pmPhone: 312-413-2120 (No need to park when delivering a donation. Call when you arrive and we will do a curb side pick-up from your vehicle).Additionally, monetary Donations can be made on the Pop-Up Pantry website:http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/UIC%20Pop%20Up%20Pantry_Donate.html

  Food Donation Guidelines:

  Products must be* In original cans, cartons, or bags* Non-perishable (requires no refrigeration or freezing) * Unopened and in the original container with the original product label * Free of damage, stains, moisture, etc.* Within expiration date

  Most Popular (Always the 1st to go)* On-the-go/instant meals (Easy Mac, etc.) * Pasta/rice (dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta packets, any type of rice) * Hot or cold cereal * Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, protein bars, etc.) * Beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) * Baby food

  Important Basics* Peanut butter/jelly* Canned fish* Canned meats* Canned beans* Canned soup/soup packets* Canned vegetablesNon-food Items* Shampoo/conditioner* Toothbrushes/toothpaste* Toilet paper* Deodorant* Laundry detergent* Diapers

  Not Accepted* Candy* Cookies

  Thank you for your support,

  Carol Petersen
  Associate Director of the Wellness Center

  Flordalia Rodriguez-Garcia
  Undergraduate Student Government Vice-President

• Food Drive for the UIC Pop-Up Pantry! Thurs. 10/8

  Oct 7, 2015 10:15 am21 views

  The Wellness Center and Undergraduate Student Government (USG) need your help. The UIC Pop-Up Pantry provides canned goods and nonperishable items to homeless, low-income, and any other student who needs the resource. We need your support to continue this important service for our UIC community.

  Thursday, October 8th, will be this year's first food drive! All donations from the food drive will go directly to support the Pop-Up Pantry.

  Date: Thursday, October 8th
  Location: UIC Wellness Center, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street suite 238
  Time: 10 am- 4 pm

  Additionally, monetary Donations can be made on the Pop-Up Pantry website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/UIC%20Pop%20Up%20Pantry_Donate.html

  Food Donation Guidelines:Products must be

  • In original cans, cartons, or bags
  • Non-perishable (requires no refrigeration or freezing)
  • Unopened and in the original container with the original product label
  • Free of damage, stains, moisture, etc.
  • Within expiration date

  Most Popular (Always the 1st to go)

  • On-the-go/instant meals (Easy Mac, etc.)
  • Pasta/rice (dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta packets, any type of rice)
  • Hot or cold cereal
  • Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, protein bars, etc.)
  • Beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
  • Baby food

  Important Basics

  • Peanut butter/jelly
  • Canned fish
  • Canned meats
  • Canned beans
  • Canned soup/soup packets
  • Canned vegetables

  Non-food Items

  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Toothbrushes/toothpaste
  • Toilet paper
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry detergent
  • Diapers

  Not Accepted

  • Candy
  • Cookies

  Thank you for your support!

  Carol Petersen, Associate Director of the Wellness Center

  Flordalia Rodriguez-Garcia, Undergraduate Student Government Vice-President

• Food Recovery Network Drivers & Volunteers Needed

  Aug 21, 2018 2:15 pm61 views
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  GIVE (Get Involved with Volunteer Experiences) --Muscular Dystrophy Association (11/9)

  Nov 6, 2019 3:15 pm125 views

• GIVE (Get Involved with Volunteer Experiences) November 2020 Event (11/14)

  Nov 11, 2020 2:15 pm5 views

• G.I.V.E. (Get Involved with Volunteer Services) with Habitat for Humanity Chicago! - Sat. 2/25

  Feb 22, 2017 2:15 pm50 views

• GIVE (Growth International Volunteer Excursions) Info Meeting, Wed. 9/3

  Sep 2, 2014 5:45 am73 views

  VOLUNTEER IN NICARAGUA, THAILAND, AND TANZANIA WITH GIVE AND “BE THE ROOTS OF CHANGE”!

   

  **Note: This is not a UIC organization or a direct exchange program connected with UIC, so students should see their adviser in their degree granting college and the financial aid office to plan academically and financially if interested.**

   

  Immerse yourself in a foreign culture and help the community drive sustainable change while earning academic credit by joining Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE)! GIVE is having information sessions on Wednesday, September 3^rd about unique volunteer opportunities and our fully accredited academic course in Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa this upcoming winter and summer. We hope to see you there!

   

  Become a part of our volunteer community and empower local villages abroad in Northern Thailand, Nicaragua, and Tanzania. You might earn university academic credit by participating in a unique, accredited experiential learning course that will provide you with life changing professional and personal growth!

   

  GIVE is dedicated to creating opportunities for community development and service learning overseas through education, sustainable infrastructure projects, and environmental conservation. As a GIVE volunteer, you will build schools out of recyclable materials, implement fresh water projects, teach English, complete marine and environmental conservation projects, and help to protect critically endangered species. 
  
  
  

  In conjunction, you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the culture of your host country and participate in incredible adventure travel within the region. This includes (but is not limited to): overnight safaris in Africa, sand-boarding down an active volcano in Nicaragua, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and sharks in tropical waters, surfing, cave exploration, volunteering at elephant sanctuaries in Thailand, and much more!   

   

  GIVE is committed to using best practices in sustainable development. Our development approach is supported and vetted by numerous experts in the field, and is designed to empower our host communities.  For example, GIVE volunteers constructed an entire secondary school out of 15,000 plastic bottles recycled straight from the community, and is funding desperately needed technical education initiatives for a fishing village in rural Nicaragua.

   

  Not only will you have a hands-on experience, you will also have the opportunity to learn about sustainable development and cross-cultural relations through our UNIV 304 International Sustainable Development course offered in partnership with Central Washington University! 

   

  Now it’s your turn to be part of more innovative, relevant, and unique projects that will change your life and the lives of the locals you are assisting as well. Make the world your classroom, make an impact overseas, and be the roots of change!

   

  Come meet us to learn more about volunteering abroad for credit!  Meetings are this Wednesday, September 3rd in the Student Center East on the 7^th floor, room 712! Meetings start at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00pm!

   

  Feel free to stay for the whole meeting or come and go as you please!  You can also visit our website for more information at www.givevolunteers.org.

   

  Cheers!  

  The GIVE Team

  Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE)

  o (206) 973-7791  I skype: Info.Give

  2442 NW Market St. #425, Seattle, WA 98107  

  "Be the Roots of Change"

      www.facebook.com/givevolunteers
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  GIVE, Share Our Spare – Nov 10 Service Event

  Oct 25, 2018 3:00 pm18 views

• Graduating soon? Apply for a Fellowship for Service in India! (Applications due January 20th)

  Nov 8, 2019 2:45 pm8 views

• Handmade Cards & Envelopes for UIC Day of Service with Donate by Design, Tues. 4/7

  Apr 2, 2015 10:15 pm16 views

  Please join us in the effort to make beautiful cards and envelopes that will brighten up someones day!

  Tuesday, April 7, 5 - 7:30 pm, 114 Burnham Hall

   

  Donate by Design is teaming up with Chancellors Committee on the Status of Women, Minority Concerns Subcommittee (CCSW) to make handmade cards and envelopes to contribute to the UIC Day of Service! Completed cards and envelopes will be delivered to UICs Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services (SLDVS), who will then send the cards to prisoners on April 18th, the UIC Day of Service.

  We would appreciate any card/envelope-making supplies that you are able to donate, so please bring paper items (magazines, old calendars, book covers, old wrapping paper, etc), adhesive, and your own pair of scissors, if you can. Templates, decorative papers, labels, and markers will be provided.

  Questions? Contact Alison Chen at aschen3@uic.edu. 

• Helping Hands Seeks Executive Board Members – Application Deadline: August 11

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  Heritage Garden Summer 2019 Volunteer Days

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• Honors Activity Option: Apply to be an HON 101 TA! Apply by 7/31

  Jul 29, 2014 3:30 pm246 views

  Did you enjoy your HON 101 course?  Do you have experience in tutoring, leading discussion groups, or assisting your professors?  The Honors College is seeking motivated, energetic Teaching Assistants for its Fall HON 101 courses.  Submit your application by July 31.

• Honors Activity Option: Aquinas Literacy Center Tutor, Training on 8/22-8/23

  Aug 19, 2014 9:30 am93 views

  Become a volunteer English as a Second Language tutor at Aquinas Literacy Center! Volunteer tutors are needed to instruct limited English proficient adult learners for 90 minutes per week at our Center, located at 3540 S Hermitage. All instruction is one-on-one and training is provided. Knowledge of a second language is not required; all instruction is in English. Join us for our two-part tutor training: Friday, August 22nd (6pm to 9pm) and Saturday, August 23rd (9am to 3pm). Tutors must attend both days for certification. Pre registration is required. For more information and to register for training, please contact Lori Rogers at 773.927.0512 or email aquinasliteracy@gmail.com. Since 1996, Aquinas Literacy Center, through English-language instruction, has enabled learners to transform their lives by acquiring skills to become successful parents, productive workers and responsible citizens.

• Honors Activity Option: Aquinas Literacy Center Volunteers

  Jan 21, 2014 5:30 pm53 views

  Become a volunteer English as a Second Language tutor at Aquinas Literacy Center! Since 1996, Aquinas Literacy Center, through English-language instruction, has enabled learners to transform their lives by acquiring skills to become successful parents, productive workers and responsible citizens.  Volunteer tutors are needed to instruct limited English proficient adult learners for 90 minutes per week at our Center, located at 3540 S Hermitage. 

  All instruction is one-on-one and training is provided.  Knowledge of a second language is not required; all instruction is in English. Join us for our two-part tutor training: Friday, January 24th (6pm - 9pm) and Saturday, January 25th (9am to 3pm). Tutors must attend both days for certification.

  For more information or to register for trianing, please contact Lori Rogers at 773.927.0512 or email aquinasliteracy@gmail.com.

• Honors Activity Option: Evening Tutoring on West Campus through UIC Campus Housing

  Jan 28, 2015 4:00 pm58 views

  Are you interested in tutoring on campus in an evening setting? Campus Housing needs tutors on Sunday through Thursday evenings (7pm-10pm) in its West Learning Resource Center (1933 W. Polk St.). This could potentially be used as an Honors Activity for the semester.  If you are interested, please contact Nick Ardinger at (312) 355-6325 or ardinger@uic.edu.

• Honors Activity Option: Homework Hotline Seeking Tutors for Monday or Tuesday evenings, Apply ASAP

  Sep 22, 2014 12:45 pm55 views

  Do you enjoy helping children learn in a variety of school subjects?  Would you like to be a volunteer for a marquee television network?  Are you looking for an Honors Activity that is only one evening a week?  The NBC Homework Hotline is for you!  Volunteers for NBC Homework Hotline provide homework help in all subjects by phone to Chicago-area youth. 

  NBC Homework Hotline currently needs more student volunteers on Monday and Tuesday nights from 5 - 8pm!  You will volunteer at the NBC Tower located at 454 N. Columbus Drive. If you're interested in volunteering one of those days, email Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu.

• Honors Activity Option: Little Village READS Tutor for 1-3 grade

  Jan 23, 2015 9:30 am284 views

  Be a Part of an Awesome Reading Program!
    
  Little Village READS is a new literacy initiative that pairs reading tutors with 1^st through 3^rd grade  students in the Little Village Community. All our students have been referred by their teachers for extra help outside the classroom, and they meet with tutors two days a week to work on building their reading skills. Tutors engage students in free reading, interactive games, and fun literacy activities.

  If you are interested in being a tutor we would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to gain some hands on experience working with an amazing group of kids.

  January 5th – June 4th
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays
  2:30-5:00pm

  
  contact: Rachel Serra, 773-542-7617, rserra@eriehouse.org
  address: 4225 W. 25th Street, Chicago, IL 60623

• Honors Activity Option: Little Village READS Tutors

  Jan 13, 2014 7:00 pm18 views

  Little Village READS is a new literacy initiative that pairs reading tutors with 1^st through 3^rd grade  students in the Little Village Community. All our students have been referred by their teachers for extra help outside the classroom, and they meet with tutors two days a week to work on building their reading skills. Tutors engage students in free reading, interactive games, and fun literacy activities.

  If you are interested in being a tutor we would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to gain some hands on experience working with an amazing group of kids. 

  During the School Year starting January 6th
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays 
  2:30-5:00pm

  contact: Rachel Serra, 773-542-7617, rserra@eriehouse.org
  address: 4225 W. 25th Street, Chicago, IL 60623

• Honors Activity Option: NBC Homework Hotline Volunteers Needed on Tuesday nights

  Jan 30, 2015 4:00 pm663 views

  UIC/NBC Homework Hotline Volunteers needed for Spring 2015.  Volunteers are especially needed on Tuesday evenings right now.  Most tutoring begins the week of Monday, 1/26 so email Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu if you are interested.

   

• Honors Activity Option: Project Esteem, Meeting Mon. 2/3

  Jan 31, 2014 7:30 am267 views

  Do you enjoy working with kids? Have a passion for science? Then Project ESTEEM is right for you!

  Project ESTEEM reaches out to children currently in the children's shelter, Lydia's Home (http://www.lydiahome.org) and The Rice Child and Family Center (http://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/page.aspx?pid=350), and teaches them science through exciting experiments and projects! Volunteers from all undergraduate colleges are welcome to join; you do not necessarily have to major in science and/or education in order to be a member of Project ESTEEM, nor do you have to be a member of the Honors College. However, Honors College students do have the ability to use Project ESTEEM as an Honors College Activity. 

  There will be an informational meeting on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 PM in the Honors College Quiet Study (BH121). If you are interested in working with Project ESTEEM or have any other questions, please e-mail Ashley Akkal: aakkal2@uic.edu or Haley Bohl: haleybohl@comcast.net.

• Honors Activity Option: Reader/Scribe Needed for ECON 121 (Principles of Macroeconomics)

  Jan 27, 2015 5:00 pm61 views

  The Disability Resource Center is seeking a Reader/Scribe to support a fellow student in ECON 121: Principles of Macroeconomics.

  Duties: Reader/scribe will help a student with a visual impairment complete the requirements for ECON 121.   Honors student would attend discussion sections and meet with student as needed outside class to assist with the visual and writing aspects of homework and in-class activities.  The student would be responsible for informing the reader/scribe what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading graphs aloud, describing images in detail.  Reader/scribe will also provide assistance to student on exams and quizzes throughout the semester.

  Qualifications: Previous experience in economics preferred. No plans on taking ECON 121 in the future.

  Days and Times: Discussion Section meets Thursdays from 9:30-10:20 a.m. Other days and times as negotiated with student. 

  Contact Info: If interested please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu or 312-413-9467

• Honors Activity Option: Volunteer to be a Lab Assistant for a visually-impaired UIC student

  Sep 2, 2014 5:30 pm157 views

  The UIC Disability Resource Center in need of two students (one for each class) to serve as the lab assistant for a student who is blind.  The lab assistant would be responsible for attending each weekly lab session and describing any visual aspects of the lab or completing any physical aspects of the lab the student needs assistance with.  There is no formal training needed for the position.  The student should just be a good listener, willing to help, and able to collaborate with the student to make sure that his/her needs are being met.

  Here is information on each of the labs:

  OPTION 1:PHYS 112 Astronomy and the Universe

  Duties: Lab Assistant will help a student with a visual impairment complete the PHYS 112 labs. Duties will vary depending on lab but expect to help a student with the physical and visual aspects of the astronomy labs.  The student would be responsible for informing the assistant what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading tables aloud, describing images in detail.

  DAYS AND TIMES TBD 

  Contact Info: If interested please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu or 312-413-9467

  OPTION 2: EAES 101 Global Environmental Change

  Duties: Lab Assistant will help a student with a visual impairment complete the EAES 101 labs. Duties will vary depending on lab but expect to help a student with the physical and visual aspects of the astronomy labs.  The student would be responsible for informing the assistant what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading tables aloud, describing images in detail.

  Wednesdays, 8-9:50 am in SEL – East room 1099 

  Contact Info: If interested please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu or 312-413-9467