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207-228-8091 | community@usm.maine.edu
Students, Staff & Faculty: Explore the opportunities highlighted below to stay updated and get involved.
Announcements:
USM's America Reads Program is Recruiting – PAID! Education Majors Encouraged!
America Reads is a program that pays USM students to read to kids in local elementary schools. This is great if you like to work with youth, are looking for a resume booster, networking opportunities, and flexible hours to fit around your school schedule. Must have work study and reliable transportation. If interested, please email Rachel.Hasty@maine.edu for more details. Education Majors are encouraged to apply.
Volunteer Opportunities
Portland Farmers' Market – One-Time 20 Minute Commitment!
Oct. 25th at Deering Oaks Park and 29th at Monument Square
Local farmers' markets provide an excellent opportunity to meet the people who grow food for our region. The Market offer vegetables, fruit, herbs, berries, honey, syrup, flowers, dairy products and meats among other products. This is one of the oldest farmers' market in the country, starting in 1768, and has had especially grown in support the past decade. The Portland Farmers' Market is looking for volunteers to help with a farmers' market customer count. This would be a one-time 20 minute commitment at the upcoming Saturday and Wednesday markets. This could be done before or after browsing the booths!
More Info: http://www.portlandmainefarmersmarket.org/
Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/document/d/1QG4AhPjayqwnORXa8FhfOr15qEngCm4bRumGASojbQw/edit
Maine Youth Action Network - 4th Annual Maine Youth Leadership Summit
Oct. 26th-28th – Augusta Civic Center
The Maine Youth Leadership Summit is a two day event working toward supporting and energizing Maine's youth. This is an opportunity to network with youth and adults interested in supporting youth voice. The days consist of workshops, presentations and activities. Volunteers are encouraged to share their skills and strengths including customer service assistance, taking pictures, setting up workshop technology, offering support to youth and providing first aid. Travel expense assistance is available. Please sign up by completing a volunteer survey. Contact Beth with any questions at beth.yvonne@opportunityalliance.org or 207 553 5915.
More info: http://www.myan.org/call-volunteers/
Volunteer survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7N8F76B
Polar Express – Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad – Great for Theatre Students!
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is looking for USM students to become Merry Elves for an enchanted journey on the Polar Express. This is a wonderful way for students to become involved in the community and have a fun time volunteering and meeting other students in the area. This is especially a great opportunity for theatre students to improve their improvisational skills. Volunteer elves make hot chocolate, deliver cocoa and cookies, and help Santa give out the first gift of the season. This event runs from November 28th to December 23rd. The event generally runs on weekend nights, and volunteers are asked to help for three evenings. This is the railroads biggest fundraiser of the year!
Contact: Jennifer Halm-Perazone (polarexpress@mainenarrowgauge.org) (207 828 0814)
More Info: http://www.mainenarrowgauge.org/polar-express/
Upcoming Events
Muhsana Ali: "Creative Placemaking, Community Building and Transcultural Challenges" – FREE!
Thurs, Oct. 30th (Presentation: 4:30-6pm) – Wishcamper 102, USM Portland
Senegal-based artist Muhsana Ali will speak about her creative placemaking and community art practice, including the Mart Community Project in Mart, TX. Ali, a Pew Fellowship and Fulbright Scholar recipient, has exhibited her work throughout Europe, Africa and the United States. Ali's skill and talent as an artist are matched by her ability to bring diverse groups of people together through artistic projects and shared passion to revitalize their environment. Exhibit and reception will follow from 6:00-7:00pm in the Wishcamper Lobby.
More info: http://muhsanaali.blogspot.com/
STEM Exposition
Mon, Nov. 10th (9am-4pm) - Ocean Gateway Terminal, Portland
This exposition will feature videos, displays, and interactive demonstrations focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics presented by Portland Public School students, post-secondary students, and members of the business community. Exhibitors will be allowed to set up beginning at 7:30am. Open flames, explosions, and aerosol chemicals are prohibited. Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided for all exhibitors. If interested in presenting an exhibit, contact Kathy Cole (colek@portlandschools.org).
Featured Community Partner:
Goodwill Northern New England
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England's services intersect with community needs in Maine, New Hampshire and northern Vermont. Their mission is to enable individual, personal stability while creating engaged, sustainable communities. Each program is funded by revenue from 27 retail stores, grants, fees and financial gifts. Some of their programs include Goodwill NNE is a part of the national Goodwill nonprofit which has 165 organizations throughout the United States and Canada. They offer are a wide range of volunteer opportunities in their Clinical, Community Support, Residential and Job Connections Services and Administrative Operations.
More Info: http://www.goodwillnne.org/services/workforce/adult-services/volunteer-at-goodwill/
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