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Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Harper College Service Opportunities Below is a list of departments on campus looking for volunteers throughout the
semester. Click on each one to find out more and how to volunteer. Don’t wait til the last minute to get those hours in! 10 hours are due by May 8th . Input your hours in your
MyHarper Portal. Academic Support Center – Student Ambassador Program Annual Spring Thank-A-Thon – Thank our Donors CoDesign - Group Meeting Event Help Community Relations – Provide tours and assist with events Campus Compost Collection – Weekly compost collection Debate Team – Event Help FEBRUARY 14&15 English Conversation Circles – Help out English Language Learners Hawks Care – Staff the Campus Food Pantry at the LCC in Prospect Heights Harper Open House – Event Help March 19th PASO – College Transition program for Latinx students Performing Arts Center – Ushering for Campus Events Promise Preview Session – Small Event Help Transition Autism Program – Peer Mentoring Program External Opportunities – various organizations needing volunteers
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Academic Support Center – Student Ambassador Program Contact: Ellen Fisher – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Student Ambassador Partner Date and Time: Ongoing throughout the smester – M/W/F 10:00-3:00, Th – 10:00-12:00. Can be broken into hour long shifts. Description of Service: The Academic Support Center designates a student aid to act as a Student Ambassador to welcome students and to guide them to the appropriate services in the Center. These opportunities are available during high traffic times noted above. Promise Students will work with Front Desk student staff to welcome students, show them how to sign in, and guide them to appropriate services. Sign up: Email [email protected]
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Annual Spring Thank-A-Thon – Thank our Donors in various ways Contact: Kristyn Meyer – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Thank-A-Thon Date and Time: April 27th through May 8th
Any time scheduled during business hours (M-F, 8:00-4:30p) Description of Service: The Harper College Educational Foundation works with donors to support Harper students through scholarships and program funds. The Thank-a-thon is an opportunity to offer gratitude to the donors who make great things possible on our campus--including the Promise Scholarship. I am in need of volunteers to write thank you notes, make phone calls to donors, and create personalized digital messages of gratitude. Students may sign up for as many hours as they need, and can schedule between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at their convenience (single and multiple volunteer sessions available). Students will make phone calls, write thank you notes and/or create digital thank you messages for donors who make great things possible at Harper. All materials will be provided. Whether you need 1 hour or 10 hours, we can make it work. This volunteer opportunity takes place in the Foundation Office in Building W. Please note that hours will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up: https://forms.gle/uLDmLYG7G4hS15A68
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
CoDesign Meeting Assistants Contact: Megan Johnson – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Campus Compost Collection Dates and Times: Beginning February 3rd. Description of Service: CoDesign is a group of passionate professionals who craft user experiences through the development of digital products. They are attending this event to learn from speakers and one another, while building camaraderie and understanding between broad specialities. This is a 2 hour event and there will be 2 presenters. The event will be held in the evening between 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Harper Professional Center in Schaumburg located near the intersection of Higgins Rd. (Rt. 72) and Plum Grove Rd. We will be meeting in room HPC-121. This is expected to be a monthly meeting. Ongoing opportunities may be available. Responsibilities include; Assistance setting up the electronic lectern, initiating the projector and lowering overhead the screen. Setting up a snack table. Greeting guest and instructing them on where to find amenities (washroom, vending machines, etc.). Tiding up the room after the event such as pushing in chairs and clearing tables. Sign up at: Email [email protected]
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Campus Compost Collection Contact: Amy Bandman – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Campus Compost Collection Dates and Times: Beginning February 3rd. Description of Service: Harper College is seeking volunteers to pick up compost collected from across campus. Harper College Sustainability in partnership with the Chemistry Department has started a composting initiative to reduce waste sent to the landfill and put the nutrient rich soil produced back onto campus grounds. This volunteer opportunity will have a direct impact on campus operations, helping Harper College go green and advance campus sustainability. Volunteers are needed to pick up compostable material from select locations across campus and bring the materials to a centralized collection point. Volunteer shifts are available each week and are based on your availability. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to visit Harper's outdoor compost containers and learn about the composting process. Each volunteer shift is one hour. Sign up at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QRx5Qcv_5EWcHRGmtQKm17Z0erJZxzpGnQAAlp6IRjlURTFYS0RRRE83TjlOODVFWEpMMU9KMjVJSS4u
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Debate Tournament Contact: Jeff Przybylo – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Harper Hawks Debate Tournament Dates and Times:
Friday, Febraury 14th 10:00-2:00 or 2:00-6:00 Saturday, February 15th – 8:00-12:00 or 12:00-4:00 Description of Service: Each year the Harper College speech and debate team hosts other colleges from around the country for speech and debate tournaments. Volunteers would help with the running and administering of the tournament. Volunteers will engage in activities such as running errands, filing critique sheets, data entry, posting of information, making copies, collecting ballots, helping guests find rooms, maintaining the ballot collection table, arranging trophies, light cleanup ... Sign up at: Email Jeff directly at [email protected]. Indicate what day and time works best.
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
English Conversation Circles Contact: Kathleen Reynolds – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Engage with English Language Learners Dates and Times: Beginning February 3rd. Description of Service: Be paired with an ESL student at Harper for weekly conversation. Meet at Harper for 45 minutes to an hour to practice speaking skills. OR Attend International Students' Clubs meetings to practice speaking English with lower-level ESL students who attend the event. Sign up at: email [email protected]
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Community Relations Contact: Amie Granger – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Campus tours and event help Dates and Times: Fridays from 8:30-1:00 LOTS of various other events, can generally work with the student’s schedule. Description of Service: Harper’s Community Relations department hosts middle school students from around the area to learn about college. These fun and interactive events allow Harper students to speak with interested 6-8th graders about their experience at Harper. Promise Scholars would lead groups of up to 20 students around campus to different hands-on activities to participate in. Volunteers receive a free lunch. In addition, various event help is needed throughout the term. Opportunities to speak about your Promise Scholarship are available. Sign up at: Email Amie directly at [email protected].
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Hawks Care Food Pantry Contact: Freedom Nguyen – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Harper Hawks Care Food Pantry Staffing Dates and Times: Various throughout the semester.
*Opportunity offered at Harper’s Learning and Career Center (LCC) in Prospect Heights.*
Description of Service: The Hawks Care Food Pantry needs help staffing and providing food to those in need. The newly opened pantry is located at the Learning and Career Cetner at 1375 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, 60070. Sign up at: Email Freedom directly at [email protected]
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Harper Open House! Event Help Contact: Sarah Kirk – [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Large event help Dates and Times: Event Marcy 19th, 4:00-7:30pm Description of Service: Admissions Outreach hosts an Open House every fall and spring semester to welcome in prospective high school students and their families so they can learn what Harper has to offer! This year we will be using building A on the main floor and upstairs! We will have lots of fun activities happening so in order to make this a success we will need lots of volunteers! Responsibilities include: - check in student who pre-registers -Register students and families who are walk-ins -Stand at exists and hallways to help direct traffic - Answer questions for students who are looking for sessions Sign up at: https://harpercollege.formstack.com/forms/open_house_volunteers
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
PSAO – College Transition Program Contact: Alejandro Martinez, [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Harper Hawks Care Food Pantry Staffing Dates and Times: Event February 21st, multiple events throughout the semester Description of Service: PASO stands for Proyecto de Apoyo: Superando Obstaculos. In English, this translates to Project Assistance: Surpassing Obstacles. PASO is designed to help the parents and family members of Harper Latinx students by answering college questions and helping them feel more a part of the student's journey and Harper College. Volunteers will help with the following at our events: check-in, greet and guide. Volunteers will also help us market PASO to Harper College and the community. The ability to converse in basic Spanish is desired. Sign up at: Email [email protected]
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Performing Arts Center Ushering Contact: Daniel Miller, [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Ushering at Campus Events Dates and Times: Various throughout the semester.
Multiple performances including Music, Theater, Dance and other cultural arts events on Harper’s Campus
Description of Service: Ushers will be on hand at the entrance doors to the theatre to assist in taking tickets from patrons as they enter the auditorium, hand out programs, and help answer basic questions. Sign up at: Contact Dan directly at [email protected]
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Promise Preview Session – Small Event Help Contact: Sean Warren-Crouch [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Event help – check in students, answer questions Dates and Times: Multiple opportunities throughout the semester. Description of Service: Think back a year to your senior year of high school. Remember the Promise Preview Session you were required to attend? High school seniors are invited to attend their Promise Preview Session. In the session, they learn about their next steps to earn the Promise Scholarship. Students will check seniors in high school in for the event. Students will be asked to answer questions at the end of the presentation from current high school seniors. Students will get 1.5 hours of service. There will be 30-45 minutes of down time, so bring some homework! Sign up: https://harpercollege.formstack.com/forms/promise_preview_session_volunteer_form
Spring 2020 Opportunities As of 2/4/2020
Transition Autism Program Mentor Contact: Anita Rehberg [email protected] Volunteer Opportunity: Mentorship opportunity Dates and Times: Various throughout the semester. Description of Service: The Transition Autism Program (TAP) Peer Mentoring Program is a year-long mentoring commitment designed to assist first-year students on the Autism Spectrum. Responsibilities: - Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic volunteer to help first-year students on the Autism Spectrum succeed at Harper. - Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for first-year students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation and a sense of belonging). - Serve as a resource for students new to the College. - Participate in training, programs and activities. - Attend Peer Mentor trainings and monthly mentor/mentee sessions. - Serve as a positive role model. Qualifications: Be in good academic and social standing. - Be willing to learn and share information about the Harper College community, student life and campus resources. - Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills. - Have a genuine desire to help their peers succeed. - Demonstrate leadership potential. - Be self-motivated with a positive attitude. - Display a willingness to learn about different cultures. Peer mentors have the opportunity to: - Build close relationships with new students. - Develop leadership skills. - Guide new students through their first year. Sign up at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/search2/peermentor.php