Community Engagement Opportunities
February 15th - 20th
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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.
REGISTER for the ENGAGE Conference of Leadership for Change TODAY!
We are still seeking workshop proposals! Click the link above to submit a workshop proposal and register for the conference!
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
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
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Modern Day Slavery Interest Meeting - Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 7:00PM
Animal Welfare Interest Meeting - Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 8:00PM
Gender Equality Interest Meeting - Thursday, Feb. 18th at 7:00PM
CONFERENCE CORNER
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/
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