Give and Surf has some new and exciting information to share with you regarding a volunteer opportunity in Bocas del Toro, Panama. The last year has been full of exciting developments with our Monso Chi Preschool, After School Program, Summer Camp, Adult English Classes, and Bahia Honda Baseball Team, http://giveandsurf.org/give-programs/. We have seen great changes in the community amongst the children and their parents as well as enjoyed a number of groups and individuals join us to help provide support through volunteering. We provide the indigenous community of Bahia Honda with programs throughout the year so if individuals are seeking a volunteer opportunity this summer please feel free to contact us and share information about Give & Surf with them. Please visit our website at giveandsurf.org or follow us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/giveandsurf.
Tag Archives: Volunteer
Oklahoma Odyssey of the Mind
Volunteers needed to support Oklahoma Odyssey of the Mind at their state tournament this Saturday (March 31, 2012). please check the event page for more details.
Filed under Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to clean out a home for elderly
Elderly disabled gentleman deparately needs home cleaned out.
This is a task for at least 30-50 people. If you or your group
Can take this project on, please call the Service-Learning Volunteer Center at 744-5145.
Filed under Volunteer Opportunities
Women for OSU Philanthropist of the Year
The Women for OSU are looking for an outstanding student philanthropist for 2012. The winner will be awarded at the annual Symposium on April 12, 2012.
Please use the 2012 Student Philanthropist Nomination Form, and be sure to turn it in to Debra Engle NO LATER THAN January 20, 2012.
Best of luck!
Filed under Volunteer Opportunities
GenerationON Holiday Gift Campaign
From Nov. 29-Dec.12, for each person involved in service work during the holidays or in the new year, Hasbro will donate a toy to a child in need through Toys for Tots—up to 100,000 toys. All you have to do is pledge that service!
Need ideas for projects? You’ll find step-by-step project instructions on their website. Already have a volunteer activity planned in the new year? Great—you can pledge that too! They’ve made it easy for you to pledge for groups. The number of people in your service group equals the number of toys donated!
Make your pledge at: holidaytoys.generationon.org
If you’d like to spread the joy further, print and post their promotional materials:https://na1.salesforce.com/sfc/p/300000006onJefxQEajNFT28bVOV2Vx4sTqSYsw=
Sincere regards,
Rebecca Webster
Program Associate, Youth and Family Content generationOn
Filed under Volunteer Opportunities
2012 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
Sponsored by the Fund for American Studies with courses accredited by Georgetown University, the 2012 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service is a summer academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.
The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week (for 8 weeks) with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University.
The internship will last from June 10 to August 24th, 2012. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 7th, 2012. Apply early! If you apply before December 2nd, 2011, you’ll receive a 5% discount!
Talk to Joyce Montgomery (jmont@okstate.edu) if you’re interested! Then apply online here: http://dcinternships.org/ipvs/about/index.asp
Filed under Internship, National
Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer Coordinator Internship
Habitat for Humanity needs an intern to design a program to coordinate volunteer requests.
Contact Jodi Taylor at jtaylor@stillwaterhabitat.org or (405) 377-0403 if you are interested in the position.
Filed under Volunteer Opportunities
Daffodil Days
Every year the SLVC participates in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser on the OSU campus.
How it works: Daffodils are sold in bunches of 10 with the option to purchase a vase or collectible bear. The money raised goes to the American Cancer Society to help fight cancer.
- One bunch of 10 – $10
- One bunch with vase – $15
- One bunch with collectible bear – $25
How you can help: We will be putting together information/order packets Thursday, Jan. 28, 5-7 p.m. in the Student Union room 416 (Case Study 3). Join us to do your share in bringing hope to those suffering from cancer.
For more information please e-mail leah.coiro@okstate.edu.
Hope to see you there!
Posted by – Leah
Filed under Community Partner, OSU, SLVC, Volunteer Opportunities
