Community Engagement Opportunities
March 27th - April 2nd
Featured
Social Justice Week - March 28-April 1st
Dropout Prevention Day - Thursday, April 7th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Garlic Mustard Seed Pull - Saturday, April 9th- Sign up by March 30th!
The Appalachian Experience team will be taking volunteers to Seneca Rocks to eradicate an invasive plant species--garlic mustard seed--from the area. The day will start out with finding and pulling the plants along the trails of Seneca Rocks, and in the afternoon we will go hiking on the Seneca Trail. If you are passionate about being outdoors or just in the mood to help, this would be a great volunteer opportunity for you!
This event is scheduled for Saturday, April 9th from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Both lunch and transportation will be provided. If you have a meal plan, we ask you email winkie_mp@wvwc.edu with your student I.D. so that your regular meal plan will cover the cost of the bagged lunch. Please include any dietary restrictions. However, if you do not have a meal plan, your lunch will be covered through WE LEAD.
You can sign up for the event at the following link:
https://orgsync.com/119004/opportunities/1399751/occurrences/3174668
We cannot accomplish our goal without your help! We really hope you can find the time to come assist us in our mission to make West Virginia a more beautiful place.
Heavner Cemetery Project - AmeriCorps - Saturday, April 9th at 1:00 PM
To sign up for the project, fill out the Google form located here: http://goo.gl/forms/grxscpA0f9
For more information or questions contact: crieth@wellesley.edu
Literacy Volunteers Book Sale
Set up
Tuesday April 12th--8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday April 13th--8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sale
Thursday April 14th--8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday April 15th--8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday April 16th 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday April 16th
For more information contact stasny_ea@wvwc.edu
Stockert Youth Center Tutoring
Get Up and Get Moving!
The following are the dates and locations of the upcoming GUGM events and links for signing up:
April 6th at Tennerton Elementary from 3:00 - 6:00 PM:
April 19th at Union Elementary from 3:00 - 6:00 PM:
April 21st at Rock Cave Elementary from 3:00 - 5:30 PM:
Questions can be emailed to winkie_mp@wvwc.edu
Expand Your Knowledge
“All Together”, Student Art League Gallery Monday, March 28th at 5:00 PM
This art exhibition will showcase large-scale, collaborative student drawings from the Spring Visual Experience class. The works exhibited are all inspired by the theme of social justice. The opening reception will be Monday at 5:00 PM but the exhibition will remain up through Friday.
Our Children, Our Future Policy Forum, Social Hall, Monday, March 28th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM:
This forum will involve creative idea- sharing and public discussion of ideas that will improve the lives of West Virginians. Participants will also receive information about the historical importance of the young vote and youthful participation in the political process. Attendees will then have the opportunity to turn their ideas into real policies that will be presented at the OCOF regional Policy Summit to be included on the 2017 policy platform.
Worship in the Chapel with Chett Pritchett, Tuesday, March 29th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join special guest and Wesleyan alumnus Chett Pritchett (‘99) for worship in the Chapel.
Dialogue in the Chapel with Chett Pritchett, Tuesday, March 29th 12:00 - 1:00 PM:
Join special guest and alumnus Chett Pritchett (‘99) for a discussion on how to take action on issues of peace, poverty, and people’s rights around the world.
Poverty Simulation, Social Hall Tuesday, March 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM:
This simulation exposes participants to the realities of living in poverty by forcing them to navigate the bureaucracy of unemployment lines, public food assistance, and much more. Will you be able to survive?
Contact Kortney Frame at frame_kb@wvwc.edu if you’d like to volunteer or want more information.
“Let’s Talk About Sex”, Loar Auditorium, Wednesday, March 30th at 3:30 PM
This is a queer and sex-positive workshop hosted by PRISM about how to practice safe sexuality. The workshop will also cover some gender expression.
“From Farms to Factories: What is the reality?”, Hyma, Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00 PM
Ninety-nine percent of the meat consumed by Americans comes from unfair, inhumane factories that are harming our planet, our animals, and our people. Join in on this event co-hosted by the WE LEAD Sustainability, Poverty Reduction & Healthy Lifestyles, and Animal Welfare teams to learn more about the dangers of factory farming, voice your opinion, and find out ways in which you can become a social change agent for workers, animals, and the environment. **not a lecture on becoming a vegetarian**
Contact Kortney Frame (frame_kb@wvwc.edu), Mark Leadingham (leadingham_mp@wvwc.edu) or Casey Gilbert (gilbert_cc@wvwc.edu) for more information.
“Breaking the Silence One Voice at a Time”, Campus Center Plaza, Wednesday, March 30th from 8:00 - 9:00 PM
This student-generated short film will feature the stories of individuals suffering from invisible illnesses as well as facts that will help to educate the public about the realities of living with these featured illnesses. The rain location will be outside of the Aladdin Dining Center in the lounge area. For more information, contact Arin Shatto (shatto.am.2015@wvwc.edu) or Tabitha Swanson (swanson.tj.2015@wvwc.edu).
“The Persecuted Church” with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hyma, Wednesday, March 30th at 9:00 PM
Join in viewing a documentary of Christians who are persecuted all around the world for what they believe. The documentary will be followed by a discussion on the freedom of religion we have America as well as the realities of modern day persecution and the ways in which society can respect all forms of spirituality.
Stand for Freedom, Oval 1:00 PM to Friday at 4:00 PM
Twenty-seven hours of standing for the 27 million slaves around the world today. Each hour will feature a special topic for discussion.
If you’d like to sign-up for a time to stand with your group or a few friends, e-mail Melissa Seabolt (seabolt_md@wvwc.edu) for more information.
Clothesline Project, Campus Center Plaza, Friday, April 1st from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Many around the world are traumatized by domestic violence and sexual abuse leaving survivors with painful stories of the physical and emotional challenges they have overcome. The Clothesline Project seeks to memorialize these stories by allowing individuals to create t-shirts to be hung to raise public education and awareness. These shirts will be hung outside the cafeteria for public viewing and some supplies will be available for students who would like to create a shirt to be displayed.
“Dark Girls”, Hyma, Thursday, March 31st at 8:00 PM
The WE LEAD Gender Equality Team and the Black Student Union will be co-hosting a screening and discussion of the film, “Dark Girls.” “Dark Girls” is a fascinating and controversial documentary film that goes underneath the surface to explore the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world. It explores the roots of classism, racism and the lack of self-esteem within a segment of cultures that span from America to the most remote corners of the globe. Women share their personal stories, touching on deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes of society, while allowing generations to heal as they learn to love themselves for who they are.
Peace Luminaries, Chapel, Dusk on Friday, April 1st
Throughout the days leading up to Social Justice Week, Upshur County children and Wesleyan college students have been asked to reflect on the concept of “peace” and what it means to them by decorating luminary bags. As the sun sets on Friday, these bags will be placed outside of the Chapel and lit aglow with small candles. We invite the campus community to view this beautiful display of peace-inspired artwork as they reflect on the events of Social Justice Week and the ways we can continue to create meaningful social change.
SUMMER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
OXFAM Change Leader
CHANGE is a student leadership program that begins with a week long training in Boston that serves as a crash course into Oxfam's mission to right the wrongs of poverty and injustices. The position of CHANGE leader is a year long commitment that requires the student leader to organize and host three to four Oxfam events during the academic year. CHANGE operates cross-country, so the leader will acquire a network of invaluable resources and
For more information visit: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/take-action/volunteer/campus/change-initiative/change-faqs/
Upward Bound Summer Employment
Mountain Lakes Preservation Alliance - Summer Internship and Volunteering Opportunities
Mountain Lakes Preservation Alliance has a plethora of volunteer/engagement opportunities available to students. We also offer internships. MLPA is a group of concerned citizens that is working to keep our state's water clean and the land pristine for future generations. You can see a partial list of opportunities here:
AmeriCorps Summer of Service - Horseshoe Leadership Center
For more information, please email Sharon Cassidy: horseshoe@yla-youthleadership.org
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