Advisors Needed to Guide Teens in new program at Ronald McDonald House!

Ronald McDonald House® Teen Ambassador Program Advisor:

In an effort to engage youth in philanthropy and begin a path to nonprofit leadership, the Teen Ambassador program was created to build awareness amongst teens of the Ronald McDonald House® and the programs it supports in the community. Through participation in this program, young people learn leadership skills, how a nonprofit organization works and how to develop, promote and implement their ideas.

Responsibilities:
Individually mentor one Ambassador.
Serve as program managers for the RMH Teen Ambassador program.
Collectively provide guidance to all Ambassadors.
Host an orientation for incoming Ambassadors through the summer (specific dates TBD).
Create marketing materials to recruit Ambassadors.
Schedule yearly calendar (collaborate with RMH staff).
Work closely with RMH staff on coordinating events, meetings and projects.
Oversee social media page(s).

Commitment:
This is a full year commitment.*
5 – 10 hours per month.
Attend 6 of 8 meetings and participate in 3 of 4 events.

Qualifications:
Candidates should be in the 20-30 age range.
Personable, patient, flexible and a good communicator.
Able to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.
Resourceful and able to work independently.

*Ideally, most Advisors will serve multiple year terms, as will many Ambassadors. For more information contact Gabrielle Little at housemngr@rmhportland.org

Musical Volunteers Needed at Ingraham House!

Ingraham House, a residential home for developmentally disabled clients in downtown Portland, is seeking a student or group of students to spend 1-2 hours a week teaching simple songs to clients. For more information, contact Briana Markoff at Briana.Markoff@goodwillnne.org

Serve as a Teen Advisor with the Ronald Mcdonald House

Ronald McDonald House® Teen Ambassador Program Advisor

Summary:

In an effort to engage youth in philanthropy and begin a path to nonprofit leadership, the Teen Ambassador program was created to build awareness amongst teens of the Ronald McDonald House® and the programs it supports in the community. Through participation in this program, young people learn leadership skills, how a nonprofit organization works and how to develop, promote and implement their ideas.

Responsibilities:
• Individually mentor one Ambassador.
• Serve as program managers for the RMH Teen Ambassador program.
• Collectively provide guidance to all Ambassadors.
• Host an orientation for incoming Ambassadors through the summer (specific dates TBD).
• Create marketing materials to recruit Ambassadors.
• Schedule yearly calendar (collaborate with RMH staff).
• Work closely with RMH staff on coordinating events, meetings and projects.
• Oversee social media page(s).
Commitment:

• This is a full year commitment.*
• 5 – 10 hours per month.
• Attend 6 of 8 meetings and participate in 3 of 4 events.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be in the 20-30 age range.
• Personable, patient, flexible and a good communicator.
• Able to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.
• Resourceful and able to work independently.

*Ideally, most Advisors will serve multiple year terms, as will many Ambassadors.

Serve with the National MS Society on March 1st or 10th!

The National MS Society is looking for volunteers to help make phone calls to our Walk MS participants. Calls will take place over two days; Thursday, March 1st from 5-9pm, and Saturday, March 10th from 10am to 3pm. Calls will be made from the National MS Society office located at 74 Gray Road in Falmouth- just off from I95/Turnpike- Exit 53. Training will be provided as will meals and snacks/beverages. Help us reach out to hundreds of our Walk MS participants as we gear-up for our largest fundraising event in Maine. Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement, a community coming together to raise funds and celebrate hope for a future free of multiple sclerosis. Join the Movement!

For more information, please contact Sue Tidd, Director of Development or Sean MacWilliam, Development Coordinator at 781-7960 or email sue.tidd@nmss.org.

Volunteer at Annual Bike Swap!

Bicycle Coalition of Maine is looking for volunteers to help out with their annual bike swap located on USM's Portland campus on April 29th from 11-2pm. For more information or to sign up, students can visit the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's website at http://bikemaine.org/events/bike-swap. Questions can be directed to David Jones at dbjones@usm.maine.edu.

Late Night Volunteers Needed for Dance Marathon!

Hello Everyone,

We are looking for volunteers to help out with the annual STRIVE Dance Marathon fundraiser in the Sullivan Gym on March 3-4 from 8:00pm-8:00am ( in multiple shifts of course!) Volunteers are needed to do the following:

Registration: 1 Shift from 6pm- to 10pm; Looking for 10 volunteers. Help register dancers and answer questions, as well as monitor guest passes.

Physical Plant: Shifts starting at 6:00pm; 10pm; 2am & 5am. Looking for 4 volunteers per shift. Help maintain the space during the event by replenishing items, emptying garbage, and general clean up. As well as monitoring spaces for cleanliness and safety. (Bleachers, Dance Floor, Entrance Area, and Hallways)

Snack Shack: Looking for coverage from 2am- 7am. Oversee snack area

Activities Monitor: Shifts starting at 6:00pm; 10pm-; 2am & 7am. Looking for 10 or more volunteers per shift. Oversee the use of electronic games (Guitar Hero, Rock Band & Connect), the entrance to the dance floor and the moon bounce. Making sure participants are following the rules and being safe.

Moral Team: Shifts starting at 10pm; 2am & 5am. Looking for 6 or more energetic volunteers per shift. Responsible for helping dancers get around, answer questions, make sure the dancers are having fun and ensuring the safety of all participants. Plus dancing around & singing loudly

If you are interested, you can contact STRIVE directly by emailing Kristina Smalley at KSmalley@pslservices.org for more information or to sign up! Groups are welcomed as well as individual volunteers!

Blood Drive Today!

The USM Classics Club is hosting a blood drive today from 11-4pm in Wishcamper 102!

Serve in a classroom setting with 3-5th graders!

LearningWorks is looking for USM students to serve in their after-school programs at East End Community School and Reiche Elementary school. Both of these programs serve students in grades 3-5 who need extra academic enrichment. Students are broken up into classes of approximately 30 kids. Each classroom is lead by a certified teacher, and volunteers assist the teacher in running classroom activities and helping students with homework. This is a great opportunity for someone who hopes to work in a public school system, or work with this particular age group. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least an hour and a half a week for a semester. The hours of the program are 3-5pm on M, T, Th and 2-5pm on Wednesdays. If you are interested, please let me know!

all the best,
Stacy Normand
Programs Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine

Blood Drive this Thursday!

There will be a blood drive sponsored by the USM Classics Club this Thursday from 11-4 in Wishcamper 102. For more information or to sign up for an appointment, contact Brittany Goldych at brittany.goldych@maine.edu

Get $500 to fund your community service project!

League of Young Voters is giving young people an opportunity to get funding and exposure for community projects they are working on. All prospective participants would have to do is go to http://www.youngvoter.org/maine/launch-me, read about the project, fill out the application, and be on their merry way. Although it is being set forth by the League of Young Voters, this is not a politically affiliated project. You can submit an application for a chance to receive $500 to propel your project and bolster your community connections/support. There are no rigid criteria for projects, it can be anything, really, an artist collaborative, an adult literacy project, volunteer outreach, a volunteerism 'zine, a tutoring initiative, ect. If you are interested, email Pamela Yomoah pamela.yomoah@gmail.com.

STRIVE Dance Correction

Hello Folks,

I accidently provided the wrong contact information for Kristina Smalley in my last email about the STRIVE Dance marathon. For those of you who are interested, her email is KSmalley@pslservices.org

Blood Drive February 16th!

Hello Everyone,

The USM Classics Club is sponsoring a blood drive on February 16th, from 11am to 4pm. The blood drive will be located in 102 Wishcamper. If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, you can contact Brittany Goldych at brittany.goldych@maine.edu.

all the best,
Stacy Normand
Programs Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine

Volunteer at STRIVE Dance Marathon!

Hello Everyone,

We are looking for volunteers to help out with the annual STRIVE Dance Marathon fundraiser in the Sullivan Gym on March 3-4 from 8:00pm-8:00am ( in multiple shifts of course!) Volunteers are needed to do the following:

Registration: 1 Shift from 6pm- to 10pm; Looking for 10 volunteers. Help register dancers and answer questions, as well as monitor guest passes.

Physical Plant: Shifts starting at 6:00pm; 10pm; 2am & 5am. Looking for 4 volunteers per shift. Help maintain the space during the event by replenishing items, emptying garbage, and general clean up. As well as monitoring spaces for cleanliness and safety. (Bleachers, Dance Floor, Entrance Area, and Hallways)

Snack Shack: Looking for coverage from 2am- 7am. Oversee snack area

Activities Monitor: Shifts starting at 6:00pm; 10pm-; 2am & 7am. Looking for 10 or more volunteers per shift. Oversee the use of electronic games (Guitar Hero, Rock Band & Connect), the entrance to the dance floor and the moon bounce. Making sure participants are following the rules and being safe.

Moral Team: Shifts starting at 10pm; 2am & 5am. Looking for 6 or more energetic volunteers per shift. Responsible for helping dancers get around, answer questions, make sure the dancers are having fun and ensuring the safety of all participants. Plus dancing around & singing loudly

If you are interested, you can contact STRIVE directly by emailing Kristina Smalley at KSmalley@pslservicing.org for more information or to sign up! Groups are welcomed as well as individual volunteers!

Tutors Needed for ELL program

One of our community partners, Make It Happen!, at Deering High School, is looking for tutors to assist high-school ELL (English Language Learner) students who are trying to enter mainstream courses. Tutors will work with students in a subject they are comfortable with, and also encourage students to pursue advanced courses and work towards applying for college. Tutors are required to serve for at least 1 1/2 hours, one afternoon a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, for a semester. This is a great way to give back to the community and get some experience with diversity! If you are interested, please let me know!

all the best,
Stacy Normand
Programs Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine

Work Study Position Available

Hello Everyone,

The Office of Community Service Learning is looking for a work-study student to man our front desk from 11-2 on Mondays and Wednesdays. The official position description is as follows:

9612 – Student Assistant for Operations
Staff the reception desk and answer phones, taking and relaying complete and detailed messages to program staff; perform administrative tasks as requested, serving as an office assistant to program staff and Student Associates. $8.50/hour

If you are looking for a work-study position, and your award supports these hours, please contact me for an application.

all the best,
Stacy Normand
Programs Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine

Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity Benefit!

Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to assist with the upcoming Irish Road Rovers 5k Race on Sunday, March 4th. The race begins and ends at Brian Boru pub in Portland and benefits Habitat for Humanity. We need volunteers to assist with directing runners, cheering them on and making sure that vehicle traffic stays off the roads while runners are moving through the course. The time commitment would be 10am-noon that morning. Contact Kate Callahan at volunteer@habitatme.org for more information

Do you like to cook? Prepare meals for disadvantaged youth!-

LearningWorks is looking for a few volunteers to cook lunches for their Youth Build Alternatives program. Volunteers can be individuals, a pair or a group ( limited to 4-5 people), and can happen at any point during the day on Mondays or Fridays. Volunteers are able to cook a simple recipe ( ex: lasagna) with access to a fully stocked kitchen. If you cannot volunteer during lunch hours, that is totally fine! You can serve for one or two days, or you can make it a long-term project. It's up to you! You can prepare a meal and they will freeze it for the next day! For more information, contact Keri Anne Penick at kapenick@learningworks.me.

all the best,
Stacy Normand
Programs Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine