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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
It’s About…
Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility
INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WELCOME BACK, SEMINOLES! Come check out what’s new at the Center for Leadership and Social Change. We have so many opportunities to choose from, focused on community engagement, identity exploration and leadership development. Check out our website at www.thecenter.fsu.edu to explore our events, services and programs. If you’re not sure what direction you want to go, arrange to meet with an advisor to help guide you to the opportunities that best match your interests. Have questions? Stop by, email us at [email protected] or call 850-644-3342. We look forward to assisting you to KNOW, BE, and DO all that inspires you. STUDENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DISCUSSION GROUP The Center for Leadership and Social Change is hosting a facilitated discussion about student volunteerism on September 4th, 2013 at 6pm in the Dunlap Success Center. A handful of students will talk about their community engagement experiences, and how they found and chose those opportunities. Free food and snacks will be provided. If you would like to participate, please email [email protected]. PEACEJAM INFORMATION SESSION PeaceJam will be hosting an information session on Thursday, September 5th from 5-6pm in the Dunlap Student Success Center RM 2201. PeaceJam is an international education program built around Nobel Peace Prize Laureates who work personally with youth to pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody. The goal of PeaceJam is to inspire a new generation of leaders who will transform themselves, their local communities, and the world. The Florida State University serves as the headquarters for the Southeast PeaceJam region. Florida State students serve as PeaceJam Scholars and participate in all aspects of the PeaceJam program. Students at Florida State University participate in all aspects of the PeaceJam program. They provide leadership on planning committees, work with youth on the PeaceJam curriculum, engage in the Global Call to Action, and serve as mentors at PeaceJam Conferences. Please come out to learn more about how you can get involved! Please contact graduate assistant Michelle Avaroma, [email protected] with any questions.
FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Identity Exploration Student Assistant Assist with ongoing efforts that encompass programming, research, and training related to multiculturalism, identity, and diversity awareness. This is an opportunity to learn facilitation skills, training and program development, as well as teamwork to operate successful cluster programming and research. Requirements: active in personal growth and identity development, experience or interest in facilitation, ability to work individually and as a team, basic research experience, and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel specifically). Contact Miguel Hernandez at [email protected] if you are interested.
Youth Programs – Assistant Mentor Coordinator Assistant Mentor Coordinators (AMCs) are responsible for assisting with the management of our mentoring program at a Leon County School. AMCs are responsible for helping the Mentor Coordinator (MC) create and sustain positive relationships with school administrators and personnel, teachers, children and college students (the mentors). They work collaboratively with other Youth Programs staff to create and plan mentor training sessions and an end of semester recognition event. AMCs are also responsible for aiding mentors in creating/developing activities to help mentees become successful academically and socially. AMCs have the primary duty of transporting mentors (using office vans) to their mentoring site(s) so a good driving history and valid car insurance is needed. The ability to work well with school and college partners, to community efficiently and effectively, and a willingness to “go above and beyond” in an effort to help the children, mentors, and the program be successful are necessary to the success of this position. This position is 10-15 hours a week (depending on the work study award amount) with most hours being completed at a Leon County School. You must have the ability to successfully pass an FBI Level II criminal background and sexual predator check. Please send cover letter and resume to Joi N. Phillips at [email protected].
Mentor Mentors play a vital role in helping children succeed. All we ask is that our mentors enjoy working with children, are able to serve between the hours of 7:30AM and 6PM (not this entire time frame; you choose the hours that work best for your schedule), are reliable and dependable, and are committed to seeing the children we serve succeed in life. You must commit to spending at least fall and spring semesters mentoring at least one student, spend at least 60 minutes per week during the fall and spring semesters mentoring at least one student, honor ALL commitments made to your mentee(s), serve as a positive role model, attend the required mentor training session in addition to one reflection session each semester, complete all evaluations as requested, have a good driving history and valid car insurance, the ability to successfully pass an FBI Level II criminal background and sexual predator check, and be patient and understand that the mentoring relationship is a process that takes work and time. Please send cover letter and resume to Joi N. Phillips at [email protected].
ENGAGED, NOT RAGED: CIVILITY, POLITICS, & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc. invites you to participate in the Engaged, Not Enraged: Civility, Politics, and Civic Engagement on August 27th from 4:30pm-6pm at the Florida Historic Capitol. This is free and open to the public. In a society where public issues are becoming increasingly polarized and political debates pull us left or right, how can we as a country work towards moving forward? Presenters and participants will explore the significance of civility in our social and political interactions, discern the impact and influence of incivility, and examine avenues for effectively engaging in public life. Nate Garvis, founder and author of Naked Civics, will strip away the politics and focus on the power of ordinary citizens to help move America forward using our civic institutions for the common good. You can register online for your free tickets at www.engagednotenraged.eventbrite.com. Please feel free to invite your colleagues and friends for a night of lively discussion and an engaging speaker – author Nate Garvis of Naked Civics. Afterwards, you’re invited to attend an opening reception at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum’s new exhibit Choosing to Participate: The Power of Civic Engagement. It features 11 panels that explore the impact of the active participation that has shaped contemporary American society. A book signing also follows. For additional information, contact Annette Boyd Pitts, Executive Director, at [email protected]. Seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
HEALTHY NOLES Join Healthy Noles and be involved in advocating, expanding your knowledge, educating your
peers, having fun, and networking! Help promote an overall healthy lifestyle by providing your peers with information regarding healthy topics such as: Nutrition, Minority Health, Fitness, Sexual Health, Alcohol, Body Image, Tobacco, Drug Use, and More! Applications are due August 26th through September 8th and are available on the Health Promotion Website – www.healthpromotion.fsu.edu. If you would like to learn more, call 850-644-8871.
TALLAHASSEE POLICE CADET Are you interested in law enforcement? If so, the Tallahassee Police Department has a program that may be perfect for you! TPD’s Police Cadet Program is looking for young men and women between the ages of 14-21 to participate in the program. It will be held on Tuesday, August 27th at the Tallahassee Police Department 234 East 7th Avenue from 7pm to 9pm. Cadets will receive police training in topics including: Crisis Intervention, Safety Skills, First Aid, Use of Force, Firearms, and Traffic Stops. For more information, please email Office Evan Alwine at [email protected] or at the Tallahassee Police Department. BLUE LIGHT MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK The College of Criminology & Criminal Justice is hosting its first 5K to raise funds for a permanent Fallen Officer Memorial at Eppes Hall. The Blue Light Memorial 5K will be held on September 11th to honor our alumni who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty. Food trucks will be on site at 5:30 pm, the race kicks off at 6:30 pm, and at 7:45 pm, a candlelight vigil will take place to honor the six alumni whose names will be engraved on the memorial. Grab all of your friends and come out to enjoy running (or walking!), food trucks, and a candlelight vigil to honor fallen heroes. To register, visit www.criminology.fsu.edu. For more information, contact Lindsay Volpe at 850-645-9869. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA
Lutheran Social Services of North Florida’s mission is to develop, fund, implement, and administer programs to address the unmet social service needs of the low-income residents in the community. There are 3 programs that LSSNF offers to its residents: the Inn-Between Transitional Housing Program, which is a bridge to help transition families from a desperate homeless situation
to a secure home environment; “The French Quarter,” which is a ten unit apartment building for individuals with disabilities and/or special needs; and Computer Refurbishing and Technical Assistance, which is a computer refurbishing training program designed to get computers in the hands of handicapped individuals and very low income families. The following are current volunteer opportunities:
Rehabilitation of an Inn-Between Home: Volunteers will be needed in all aspects of the project for an Inn-Between Transitional Home in Tallahassee, FL. It is within walking distance of FSU. It will take place over several Saturdays in October and November. Volunteers will be working to make this currently unlivable home habitable. Come help make a difference in the lives of children and their parents who are experiencing homelessness. If you as an individual or a group with whom you are associated, would like to volunteer, please contact for more information on dates and times at [email protected] or (850) 575-4309.
Computer Refurbishing and Technical Assistance (CRTA) The CRTA program is looking for several volunteers to help refurbish desktop computers to Windows 7 standards on an ongoing basis. Volunteers would be asked to be available for 3-5 hours a week. Work would range from physically dismantling and rebuilding desktop computers to software installation. Previous technical experience is not required. For more information, please contact Peter Ott at [email protected] or (850) 575-4309.
THE BEST PROJECT: SEEKING VOLUNTEERS If financial education is your passion, The BEST Project’s financial education programs are the right place for you!
Financial Education Instructors teach small groups about money management. The curriculum teaches practical money-management skills and promotes healthy savings habits, credit repair, debt reduction and access to the financial mainstream. Classes are offered to groups throughout the community – at workplaces, community centers and places of worship.
Information Ambassadors speak to groups on various topics related to personal finance. Speaking engagements are typically one-time and range from high school classrooms to clients at UWBB Certified Agencies.
Master Money Mentors provide one-on-one financial coaching to help individuals and families take control of their financial lives. Mentors receive intensive training in basic money management, strategies for dealing with financial problems, credit and debt management, savings, mentoring techniques, and connecting to community resources.
You don’t have to know it all to work with us! Training classes take place year-round. Interested? Questions? Contact R. Jai Gillum, Exec. Director at 850-487-8091 or email [email protected].
READINGPALS NEEDED 200 volunteers are needed for one school year (25 weeks). Volunteers will read one-on-one with a struggling reader in elementary schools. Training is provided. Contact Courtenay Garcia at [email protected] or 850-488-8325 for more information.
CAPITAL CITY BANK DOWNTOWN GETDOWN Volunteers are needed for the Capital City Bank Downtown GetDowns on the Fridays before the home FSU Football games. The dates are Sept. 13, Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22. Volunteers are needed to help with ID checking, beverage distribution, and supervision of the children’s area. To help or to get more information, contact Kate Cruikshank at [email protected].
UM VS FSU –BATTLE FOR THE BUCKET – LET’S GO NOLES!
GRACE MISSION AFTER-SCHOOL Grace Mission Church has a new location and program design this year for its students in the after-school program. The new location is located at the Springfield Community Center on Joe Louis Street. With this new design, the program needs volunteers! This year’s program begins on Tuesday, September 17 and continues until Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm. Sign up today for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or both days! There is a
need for a core group to commit for the semester to ensure coverage. Others are welcome to come for a day or more. For more information, contact Elizabeth Crowe at [email protected] or visit the website at www.gracemission.net and click on the Get Involved tab. The following are the available volunteer positions: Creative Play Pal: to supervise, help, and play with children; Responsibilities include – help create a fun environment by engaging children in play, assist children with the interactive Creative Play Programs, supervise children to ensure their safety/following the rules, and help with wrap up to get them ready to start homework at 4pm.. Creative Play Provider: to provide creative play and enrichment for the 1st-5th grade children to allow them to learn while playing and exploring creative outlets; Responsibilities include: get approval and schedule your program with Elizabeth Crowe or Creative Play Coordinator; keep the program interesting, interactive, and age appropriate; provide all program materials unless other arrangements were made; communicate any special needs, set up, etc.; and start on time (3:15pm) and finish on time (4pm); (one day commitment on a Tuesday or Wednesday from 3 to 4pm at Springfield Community Center). Tutor: to help elementary school students to do homework, strengthen their academic skills, build their self-confidence, and increase their social skills by interacting with them and being a positive role model; Responsibilities include – work with assigned student(s) to help them complete their homework, explain and assist with in-class and homework assignments, assist child in making vocabulary/spelling flashcards, check completed assignments and explain any areas that need to be corrected, when homework is completed, have a student read an AR book to you, work on basic skills that need additional attention, become familiar with the your support material Kitchen Angel: to heat and serve dinner to children in the After-School Program; Responsibilities include – most meals are prepared at Grace Mission and simply need to be heated, put food in oven to warm, prepare drinks, plate entrée and desserts, serve dinner to children at 5:15pm, sit with children and visit with them during dinner, help children to clean-up after dinner (wipe tables, bag trash), wipe down kitchen area, pack pans/supplies that go back to Grace Mission and put in Grace van.
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