gina stawinoga, melissa palmer, christine westerkamp, christina luberich, tiana sapienza, amanda...
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Gina Stawinoga, Melissa Palmer, Christine
Westerkamp, Christina Luberich, Tiana Sapienza,
Amanda Brullo, Alexandra Corbin, Melissa Sisco
Fostering Collaboration & Community
Involvement in a Campus Setting
Survey Results Volunteering
Showcase of RU Opportunities
Discussion of Next Steps
Agenda
Roosevelt’s Mission Statement: Roosevelt University will foster and support a visible network of action-oriented learning experiences for students and alumni as part of its historic commitment to social justice. Roosevelt University will act as a catalyst in the community through strategic alliances.
“One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.”-- Eleanor Roosevelt
CCO SurveyWhat have we learned from our
volunteering experiences?
CCO Survey79 RU graduate & undergraduate students were surveyed 79 RU graduate & undergraduate students were surveyed anonymouslyanonymously
Average age: 26 yearsAverage age: 26 years
80% female80% female
Various MajorsVarious Majors
The group reported that:The group reported that:
Volunteering is Volunteering is moderately importantmoderately important
They wished RU offered They wished RU offered moremore opportunities opportunities
Getting involved in volunteering was Getting involved in volunteering was challengingchallenging
Current Activities of RU Students
Obstacles Experienced by our RU Students
Responsibility in Collaboration/Causes
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation(GBPLF); Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA); National Veterans Services Fund (NVSF); Children’s Charity Fund (CCF)
We must know our allies
Considering simpler ways to improve the community from a holistic viewpointConsidering simpler ways to improve the community from a holistic viewpoint
Knowledge of food deserts and the impact of high calorie for on poor communitiesKnowledge of food deserts and the impact of high calorie for on poor communities
Community Needs & Volunteering OpportunitiesCommunity Needs & Volunteering Opportunities
We must ask the question- What can we We must ask the question- What can we reallyreally do to help? do to help?
Allocation of FundsAllocation of Funds
The Cancer Survivor’s Fund pays $.90 in fund raising for every dollar raised. The The Cancer Survivor’s Fund pays $.90 in fund raising for every dollar raised. The National Vietnam Veteran’s Foundation $0.87 per dollar.National Vietnam Veteran’s Foundation $0.87 per dollar.
See www.charitynavigator.orgSee www.charitynavigator.org
Legal Standing & RatingLegal Standing & Rating
Insurance Coverage & Liability for Potential VolunteersInsurance Coverage & Liability for Potential Volunteers
S.M.A.R.T Goals
What can we do to help our communities? What can we do to help our communities?
o Volunteering in schoolsVolunteering in schools
-Home-ec classes-Home-ec classes
-Fun recipes-Fun recipes
o Budget planningBudget planning
What RU students would like to do..
Areas of Interest
Campus to Community Outreach Initiative (CCO)
Connections
Rosie Paparella – Enlightenment ProjectRosie Paparella – Enlightenment Project
Greg Jackson – Center for Violence PreventionGreg Jackson – Center for Violence Prevention
Dr. Amy Roberts – Dr. Amy Roberts –
Dr. Melissa Sisco – Dr. Melissa Sisco –
Special Thanks: Dr. Weiner, Dr. Cohen & Doug KnerrSpecial Thanks: Dr. Weiner, Dr. Cohen & Doug Knerr
For more information contact Melissa Sisco at [email protected]
Thank you for your time.
“Friends, you and me...
you brought another
friend... and then there
were three... we started
our group... our circle of
friends... and like that
circle... there is no
beginning or end.”
--Eleanor Roosevelt