Community Engagement Opportunities
January 25th - 30th
Community Spelling Bee - Saturday, January 30th from 3:00-6:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help with set up for the community spelling bee at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School on Saturday, January 30th from 3:00-6:00 PM. Tasks include inflating balloons, plating cookies, and moving tables and chairs. Volunteers are requested to report to the first floor common area at 3:00 PM.
To volunteer, please contact Sandra Presar: thepresars@aol.com
Kids and Families Lobby Day - Thursday, January 28th
Transportation will be provided by Wesleyan vans, which will depart from the Fountain Oval at 6:00 AM. It is anticipated that volunteers will return to campus around 4:00 PM.
To sign up to attend Kids and Families Lobby Day, please email Katie Loudin: loudin_k@wvwc.edu by Tuesday morning, January 25, 2016.
JUST STAND Planning Meeting - Wednesday, January 27th at Noon in the Health and Counseling Center
For more information contact: mailto:thompson_l@wvwc.edu
Get Up and Get Moving - Tuesday, February 16th and Thursday, February 18th
Volunteers are needed to help with Get Up and Get Moving on February 16th and 18th. Get Up and Get Moving is a healthy kids' initiative that takes place in two local elementary schools once a month and is focused on educating children about healthy and active lifestyles. Volunteers will help facilitate fun games and activities, educate children on special health topics, and serve as positive role models by interacting with children throughout the event.
If you would like to sign up for the event, please use the OrgSync links below. All event times include travel to and from schools. A carpool will be arranged for transportation, and those who wish to drive are encouraged to do so. We hope you will join us for the fun and games, and your help is greatly needed and appreciated!
If you would like to sign up to volunteer for Get Up and Get Moving on Tuesday, February 16th at Rock Cave Elementary from 3:00-5:30 PM, please use this link:
https://orgsync.com/119004/opportunities/1351677/occurrences/3059755
If you would like to sign up for the event on Thursday, February 18th at Union Elementary from 3:00-6:00 PM, please use this link:
https://orgsync.com/119004/opportunities/1357169/occurrences/3073122
Expand Your Knowledge
Our Children Our Future Interest Meeting - Monday, January 25th at 7:00 PM
Children and Youth Interest Meeting - Monday, January 25th at 8:00 PM
Poverty Reduction and Healthy Lifestyles Interest Meeting - Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00PM
Sustainability Interest Meeting - Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00PM
Appalachian Experience Interest Meeting - Wednesday, January 27th at 8:00PM
Invisible Illnesses Interest Meeting - Thursday, January 28th at 7:30PM
ServeConWV Service Year Fair - Tuesday, February 23rd from 2:00-5:00PM
If interested in attending, email Katie Loudin at mailto:loudin_k@wvwc.edu.
Conference Corner
COMING SOON: ENGAGE Conference of Leadership for Change at WVWC!
Summer Service Opportunities
AmeriCorps Summer of Service - Horseshoe Leadership Center
For more information, please email Erin Hudnall: hudnall_eb@wvwc.edu
Center for Community Engagement & Leadership Development
We're located on the second floor of the Benedum Campus Center behind the Bobcat Den retail store.
Email: loudin_k@wvwc.edu
Website: https://orgsync.com/181/community/opportunities
Location: 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV, United States
Phone: (304)473-8165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Community-Engagement-Leadership-Development/29940145285?ref=hl
Twitter: @wvwcservice