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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PEACEJAM COACHING
PeaceJam Coaching is in full swing! Over 40 FSU students have been recruited to serve as PeaceJam Coaches for this school year, but there are still positions available! If you are still looking for some service opportunities, come aboard and work with PeaceJam. There is a need for three coaches on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm; one individual who has a vehicle for travel on Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm; and another individual on Thursdays from 3:45pm to 5:00pm. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Eric Jones, PeaceJam VISTA, at [email protected].
LEADERSHIP LOGIC
Leadership LOGIC is a two-day overnight leadership development program of no cost to students. Specifically, LOGIC caters towards FSU students who have not participated in a leadership development program before. It is a great way to explore leadership knowledge and skills through individual, small group, and large group interactions. The next LOGIC will take place on November 6 through 7, 2015, and will take place at the Rez. For priority consideration, please submit your interest by Sunday, November 1. For more information, visit thecenter.fsu.edu/Programs/Leadership-Logic-Program, or email [email protected]
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
It’s About…
Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility
FLORIDA STATE ALTERNATIVE
BREAKS WINTER TRIP Want to create positive change with a community during winter break and participate in an impactful service experience? Florida State Alternative Breaks is the program for you! Apply now to be a participant for the winter trip to serve with the Medici Project in Hoschton, Georgia. Applications are due on Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 pm. Want more information before applying? Contact FSAB at [email protected].
SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS
Ongoing volunteer and internship opportunities can be found at sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/getinvolved
SUSTAINABLE TALLAHASSEE Do you have the time and energy to help Sustainable Tallahassee continue moving forward to affect changes in our lives as individuals, groups, and community? Your opportunity to make a difference may be now! For more information: Board Member App 2015.10.pdf
2016 MOELLERSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE The Moellership Program, named for its founder Bill Moeller, provides undergraduate and graduate students at Florida State University the opportunity to focus 8 to 12 weeks of their summer on service at a non-profit agency. Students receive a stipend of up to $4,000 for participation in the program. Examples of past projects include working in a community garden in Tallahassee, serving at a camp for children with chronic illnesses in North Carolina, engaging in bicycle advocacy in Washington, D.C., implementing a reading curriculum in South Africa, caring for people with HIV/AIDS in Spain, designing a poultry production project in Tanzania, and promoting sustainability in Brazil. Applications are available here and are due Wednesday, December 2 at 5:00pm. Want to learn more about the Moellership Program? Attend an information session or email Jillian Volpe White at [email protected]. An information session will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 12:30pm. All information sessions will be in conference room 2204 in the Dunlap Student Success Center.
VOLUNTEER FOR WITH WORDS With Words Work Week: The work week will take place from Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23. During this time, they will be constructing display items for each of the rooms. If you have free time, please stop by Globe 3500 to offer a helping hand. Pipe & Drape Assembly: On Friday, October 23, they will begin dressing the entire Globe Auditorium with black cloth and will be assembling the pipe and drape, which divides all of the rooms. They will begin putting up the drape at 10:00am, and they will start building the pipe and drape at 1:00pm. If you are available, please send your name and availability to Ariana Vargas at [email protected]. Help During Exhibit Week: If you would like to help with the exhibit during the week of With Words, please add your availability to the Google Doc. Taking Down the Exhibit: On Friday, October 30 at 5:00pm, they will begin tearing down the exhibit. If you are available, please send your name and availability to Ariana Vargas at [email protected].
TRICK-ORG-TREAT Haunted Harvest is an annual event put on by the Student Activities Center to celebrate Fall and Halloween. Haunted Harvest will be held on Friday, October 23 at the Oglesby Union. There are multiple events including pumpkin carving, paint-a-pot, cosmic bowling, free food, movies, and of course Trick-Org-Treat--- where they need your RSO’s help! Trick-ORG-Treat is a unique opportunity for RSOs to sponsor their own event/activity in a carnival-like setting at Haunted Harvest. Your organization will set up a booth and activity around a "Haunted" theme of your choosing for students to participate in! You can decorate your table/booth however you would like. Trick ORG Treat will take place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with check-in for organizations at 6:30pm. This is an opportunity to show your Halloween/Fall Spirit in a friendly competition, as prizes will be awarded to the top RSO booths! To register your organization, simply fill out the form at the following link Trick-Org-Treat Sign UP. Registration closes on Wednesday, October 21. If you have any further questions, please contact Gabe Marenco at [email protected].
CAREER PORTFOLIO
Want to win a $500 scholarship just by preparing for your future? Enter your career portfolio in the Career Center’s contest by October 23, 2015 for a chance to win! The Career Portfolio is a professional way to compile and reflect on your educational, volunteer, and work experiences. Simply go to portfolio.fsu.edu to begin or edit your portfolio. See career.fsu.edu/Portfolio/Contest-Rules/Rules for contest rules and details. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact [email protected].
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL ROCK-A-THON
The Sixteenth (16) Annual Culture to Culture Rock-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9:00am until 3:00pm as a prelude to the City of Tallahassee’s Winter Festival and Celebration of Lights. It is entering its sixteenth year of hosting this family-friendly holiday event that features performances from some of Tallahassee’s most notable arts and cultural organizations. The event will be held at Cascades Park, located at 1001 S. Gadsden Street (directly across from the Riley House Museum). Proceeds from participating church, civic, religious and social groups are used to support Riley Museum programmatic operations. The Riley Museum has continued serving the community by carrying out their programmatic mission to discover, archive and illuminate the blended interrelationship of various cultures through the preservation of African American landmarks and legacies. Accept this invitation by contacting the Riley Museum staff at (850) 681-7881 or by emailing [email protected].
THE BIG EVENT The Big Event is a one-day, student-run, service event that allows students, faculty, and staff to participate in service projects to give back to Florida State University and the Tallahassee community. The Big Event is looking for motivated individuals to apply as committee members to help plan, organize, and run the 2016 event. If you are interested in giving back to the community and getting more involved on campus, applications are available on our website at thebigevent.fsu.edu. For more information, please contact Director Taylor Selbach and Director Jen Lucas at [email protected].
The Florida State University (FSU) National Black Alumni, Inc. is an officially chartered affiliate of the FSU Alumni Association. The Association’s mission is to build a network of Black alumni and friends and sustain meaningful relationships on behalf of FSU. The FSU National Black Alumni promotes and supports the academic achievement and excellence of Black students at FSU. Consequently, the FSU Black Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in the FSU Foundation to provide financial assistance to minority students of African descent. As part of its 2015 National Black Alumni Reunion, the FSU National Black Alumni will award $500 scholarships to three deserving students. One scholarship will be awarded in honor of Maxwell Courtney (first Black undergraduate student to attend and graduate from FSU), one will be awarded in honor of Dr. William R. Jones (Founder and first Director of the FSU Black Studies Program), and one is specifically designated for a student who is involved in the International Program or plans to study abroad. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Application, and briefly discuss their academic experiences and community involvement outside the formal classroom. Additionally, applicants must describe how they took a stand and were courageous in the face of injustice or a challenging situation, and how they used this as an opportunity to build social solidarity, encourage understanding, or broaden their academic experiences. If you have any questions, contact Cassandra Jenkins at [email protected].
CORNERSTONE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Cornerstone Learning Community is seeking volunteers to serve in their Homework Room on Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm - 4:30pm, supervising and working with 3rd - 8th graders. Their mission is to inspire and empower compassionate, global learners. The volunteer(s) will play a role in this mission by helping students gain a better understanding of their work in a space
that is thoughtful, productive, and (relatively) quiet. Will need a background check. Contact Jason Flom, Director, at [email protected] if you are interested. Check out their website (CornerstoneLC.com) for more information.
7 DAYS OF LOCAL DELIGHTS Seven Days of Local Delights is a weeklong community event celebrating Tallahassee’s local food scene. Many local businesses and organizations are participating in this weeklong event, Monday, October 26 through Sunday, November 1, and every workshop/event involves local food and healthy living. Check out the full calendar of events:http://redhillsfarmalliance.com/events/sdld-2015/
SPAGHETTI 100 BIKE RACE Join Capital City Cyclists for the 32nd Annual Spaghetti 100 on Saturday, November 7 to support the Kids of Bikes program. This iconic ride starts at the Miccosukee Community Center and rides into the scenic backcountry of North Florida and South Georgia. The road routes take riders through historic Thomasville and Boston in Georgia and through Monticello in Florida. The dirt routes are non-technical, following the beautiful canopied clay roads through the heart of classic Red Hills plantation country. http://cccyclists.org/spaghetti100/
THE UNDERGRADUATES’ GUIDE TO LAW SCHOOL Contemplating law school? This session is designed for students at all stages – whether you know you want to become a lawyer or you are just exploring your options. FSU Law Dean of Students Nancy Benavides will talk about what law school is really like and what it takes to get there. You will also hear from a panel of current law students who will share their journeys to (and in) law school. This session will be held on Monday, October 26 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the FSU College of Law, Room 102 (Roberts Hall). RSVP HERE to reserve your seat! Pizza will be provided!
RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL Local visual artists, musicians, dancers, and theater professionals are sought to provide mentoring to middle school arts students in Raa’s Magnet Program. Commitment is just an hour per week. For more information, contact Sam Thompson at [email protected] or (850) 488-7495
WESTMINSTER OAKS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Second Annual Storytelling Festival: The Second Annual Storytelling Festival will be Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6. Volunteers are needed to push wheelchair residents to festivities. The festivities will last all day on both days with pancake breakfast on Friday, November 6 at 8:00am. 10-15 volunteers are needed each day, taking shifts as your schedule permits. Carpool wherever possible.
THE SHARING TREE The Sharing Tree is a reusable resource center, similar to a Goodwill, but for art & school supplies. The mission of the Tree is to collect and redistribute reusable materials to educators, artists, and the broader learning community while simultaneously educating the community on the art of creative reuse/ trash to treasure. They host events, art classes and also need help with sorting and organizing- as well as work in the new gallery! They take volunteers EVERY Friday from 1:00pm-4:00pm & every second and fourth Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Rags 2 Bags is another project they host- making reusable shopping bags out of donated materials- regardless of skill level they take volunteers every first and third Thursday and fourth Saturday. They are also looking for a student board member.- 1 year commitment. A link to see these projects and other events is ThesharingTreeFL.org. Contact Carly J. Sinndurai at (850) 264-4035 for more information.
VILLAGE VOLUNTEERS
Village Volunteers partners with NGOs that support grassroots economic growth to sustainably reduce poverty. As a volunteer, you will develop and use appropriate curriculum available to you through the online resource library to coach local entrepreneurs on developing business and marketing plans, and teach simple bookkeeping. Through this work, you will help empower communities, women and youth to become self-sufficient and team contributors. Visit villagevolunteers.org, email [email protected], or call (206) 577-0515 for more information.
TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM'S HALLOWEEN HOWL The event, October 23 through October 24, spans the museum's 52-acre grounds and offers wicked fun for everyone! The Caboose area will become the Land of Mythical Creatures, carnival games will abound throughout the grounds, and the farm will transform into Dorothy's journey to Oz! Volunteers are needed to help with decorating the grounds, working carnival games, distributing candy and more. Adult actors are also needed on the haunted trail, as it will be scarier than ever! Please join! Click here to sign-up.
PALMER MUNROE TEEN CENTER The Palmer Munroe Teen Center would like to invite creative students interested in volunteering as a tutor and/or life coach for middle and high school students. To best serve our teens, both traditional and unconventional teaching methods are welcomed! Tutoring sessions are EVERY Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. In addition, EVERY Tuesdays and Thursdays, Professional Development and Life Skills Workshops are hosted at PMTC. Please contact Natisha Penn at [email protected] or at (850) 891-2569.
THE COLOR RUN The Color Run is Coming to Tallahassee! The Color Run is coming to Tallahassee on October 24 and you don’t want to miss it. The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants, or “Color Runners”, are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This party is equipped with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations. USE PROMO CODE COLORFSU to get $5 off Get your tickets here: thecolorrun.com/tallahassee.
CHELSEA HOUSE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Chelsea House is a non-profit, faith-based, organization that provides transitional housing. Chelsea House is the home specifically for displaced women. In addition, Chelsea House offers various outreach programs to help the community, such as a food pantry, mentoring, and more. They have 2 thrift stores, 3 transitional homes, and various outreach opportunities. They have volunteer opportunities for student groups as well as individuals. Here are some of the ways volunteers can help:
• Organize a donation drive (food pantry, consumables, laundry supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.) • Assist w/ thrift store setup/management/ retailer, business management, customer service, signage, merchandising • Assist w/maintaining donor database through data entry, creating reports/gathering stats • Assist w/ grant writing • Assist w/ marketing, public relations, development campaigns • Assist w/ graphic design, IT, website, social media, video, publications, design annual calendar • Assist w/ meals for transitional homes and/or for large benefit dinner such as the one on Dec 8 where we plan for over 1,000 attendees. • Assist w/ projects that involve; carpentry projects, design/repair at transitional home as well as thrift store locations. • Assist w/ procurement campaign to obtain donation items for thrift stores as well as needed items for the ministry.
Please visit the website to learn more. To view a video about the Chelsea House, please click on the Chelsea House tab. In addition, the volunteer application can be obtained on the website.
INTERNSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & PAID OPPORTUNITIES
YOUTH PROGRAMS JOB OPPORTUNITY
Youth Programs is a place where you can inspire, empower, and encourage someone else by simply being you. Each year, over 300 mentors and staff have the task of helping children realize how completely amazing they are. Through academic assistant and social activities, lives are changed every day. Youth Programs is currently hiring for positions: • Federal Work Study Student Staff Position • Youth Programs – Assistant Mentor Coordinator Position For more information, please visit thecenter.fsu.edu/youthprograms, then click Employment Opportunities or contact Joi Phillips at [email protected] or call (850) 644-9567.
GRAPHICS INTERN AT
TALLAHASSEE FILM SOCIETY The Tallahassee Film Society is seeking a graphics intern for the Spring, 2016 semester. This internship would be for three academic hours of internship credit at any university or state college. Intern should be proficient with Adobe Suites software, especially InDesign. A stipend up to $500.00 may be paid based on quality of work during the internship. Those interested may submit a sample of their work to [email protected].
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY: FIELD ASSOCIATE Americans for Prosperity has a vision to persuade public officials to embrace an agenda of economic freedom, educating friends and neighbors on the issues shaping the economy, and getting everyone involved in building a culture of freedom at the local, state, and federal levels. The employee will recruit volunteers, run phone banks, and help plan and manage other grassroots-related activities. This position is located in Tallahassee, FL and pays $15 per hour. For more information, visit SeminoleLink with the Job ID 771018.
MANAGER OF IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS
Under supervision of the Director of Programming, the Manager of In-House Programs will oversee and coordinate all In-House programs at the Center for Creative Education. The Manager will fully implement existing programs and will be responsible for developing, promoting, registering, implementing, managing, and evaluating new classes and programs at CCE. For more info, visit here.
DOE SCHOLARS PROGRAM The DOE Scholars Program introduces student or recent college graduates to the US Department of Energy’s mission and operations. As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program, you will have a competitive edge for familiarizing yourself with DOE function while showcasing your education, talent, and skills. Applications are open to a wide variety of majors and disciplines, and are due Dec. 15, so act fast! To apply or find out more info, visit: http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
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