Freudian slip? I meant LIVE!

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

-Community Service Learning

-Religious and Spiritual Life

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403

Annual ASB On-line Auction IS LOVE!

It's a sure sign of spring!  USM's annual Alternative Spring Break On-Line Auction is here!  Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase from an array of goods and services AND support our students who are giving their Spring Break to service!  This year's group will be traveling to New Jersey March 23 - 30 to contribute to the recovery effort following Super Storm Sandy, in partnership with Community Collaborations International.  You can help!  Here's the link:

 

http://usmasbauction.webs.com/

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

-Community Service Learning

-Religious and Spiritual Life

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403

staying on campus over spring break? come enjoy the outdoors and do some service!

If you are staying on campus over spring break, this email is for you!


We are planning some day long service trips that will allow you to enjoys the outdoors (hopefully) and help the community.
We are still in the process of organizing some projects, but here is one option we have so far:


Portland Trails Invasive Plants Project:
Description-
Help control the spread of invasive plants in the Fore River Sanctuary, Portland's largest saltwater marsh.
Learn about the marsh and the invasive plants that threaten its survival, play in the mud, and wield implements of destruction with staff from Portland Trails.
Dates-
Wednesday, March 27th 9am-3pm (Introduction to Invasive Plants)
Thursday, March 28th 9am-3pm (Sanctuary, hands on plant removal)
Friday, March 29th 9am-3pm (Sanctuary, hands on plant removal)
** If you plan to attend either Thursday or Friday, you must also attend the Wednesday training/introduction. If you can only make it Wednesday, please still join and learn about invasive plants.**




Please spread the word and tell your friends!! There will sign up sheets at the Volunteer Fair on March 13th from 11am-1pm in the Brooks Cafeteria


If you are interested or would like more information, please contact me!


Thanks!



Amanda Maddalone

AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine
(207)780-4679

USM Day of Service leadership opportunities

USM Day of Service Planning Meeting

    When: Wednesday March 6th at 12pm
    Where: Woodbury Amphitheater

Everyone is invited! If you are interested in having a leadership role and helping with the planning process, please come to this meeting. We will need help with fundraising, marketing, and project planning. If you cannot attend this event but would like to be involved, please contact me.

USM Day of Service has been a great success in past years. It allows for collaboration with many USM offices and departments including Portland/Gorham Student Life and the Office of Community Service Learning. We are looking forward to another great event!

Hope to see you all Wednesday!

Amanda Maddalone

AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine
(207)780-4679

Come to Gelato Fiasco tomorrow to support USM Alternative Spring Break

Tomorrow February 27th between 11am- 11pm stop by Gelato Fiasco and help support the USM Alternative Spring Break service trip to New Jersey for Hurricane Sandy relief.
Mention Alternative Spring Break when visiting and Gelato Fiasco will donate your purchase to the group.

http://www.gelatofiasco.com/locations/portland/

Thank you!

Amanda Maddalone

AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine
(207)780-4679

Driver needed for USM Alternative Spring Break

Still looking for something to do this Spring Break?

If you are 21 years old or older, the Alternative Spring Break group is looking for someone to join them on their service trip to New Jersey for Hurricane Sandy Relief, AND drive one of the vans.

If you are interested please contact me ASAP!

Thank you!

Amanda Maddalone

AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Coordinator
Office of Community Service Learning
University of Southern Maine
(207)780-4679

Chocolate Lovers' Fling Needs Help

The Chocolate Lovers' Fling has become a very popular event in Greater Portland, and is an important fund raiser for Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine.  This year's Chocolate Lovers' Fling is April 7, 2013, and to celebrate the agency's 40th anniversary, it will be a gala completely seated event.  This will require lots of volunteers with restaurant and catering experience.  If you're interested in being part of this great event, contact SARSSM directly -- Information and volunteer forms are available on the website http://www.sarsonline.org/ under Chocolate Lovers' Fling.

(I don't know about tasting, but it's chocolate -- Just sayin'!)  -ATM

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

-Community Service Learning

-Religious and Spiritual Life

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403