IN THIS ISSUE:
*Events
*Volunteer Opportunities
*Internships, Jobs, and Beyond...
*In the Spotlight, Volunteering: Behind the Myth
EVENTS
Healthcare Info Session
Wednesday, October 15
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
UCSC Conference Room
5525 S. Ellis Ave. (Across from Ratner, south side of Ellis Parking Garage)
Come hear presentations by coordinators of volunteer programs at local healthcare organizations.Tutoring Info SessionThursday, October 166:00 PM - 7:00 PMUCSC Conference Room5525 S. Ellis Ave. (Across from Ratner, south side of Ellis Parking Garage)Come hear presentations by Directors of tutoring programs at local organizations.
Tutoring Info Session
Tutoring Info Session
Thursday, October 16
6:00PM-7:00PM
UCSC Conference Room5525 S. Ellis Ave. (Across from Ratner, south side of Ellis Parking Garage)
Come hear presentations by Directors of tutoring programs at local organizations.
Youth and Civic Engagement
Saturday, October 18
6:00 AM airing on WCIU (Channel 26)
Allen Linton II, UCSC Communications Coordinator, discusses UCSC programs, and the importance of youth involvement in civic engagement on Channel 26's "26 N. Halsted".
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Haunted House and Family Festival
Friday-Sunday October 24th-26th, 2008
Wicker Park
Volunteer to help out at a fun-filled festival run by UofC alums! Volunteer to do face painting, ticket-taking, magic tricks, game supervising, and much more. For more info contact Dana Kroop.
INTERNSHIPS, JOBS, AND BEYOND...
Federal Work Study (Off-Campus)
UCSC seeks out and posts part-time and summer work-study positions with Chicago area nonprofit and public sector organizations. Opportunities are geared toward identified interests and skills of our College, graduate and professional school students. View this list for the most current off-campus works study positions.
Public and Social Service Immersion Camp (PASS)
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saturday, October 18
6:00 AM airing on WCIU (Channel 26)
Allen Linton II, UCSC Communications Coordinator, discusses UCSC programs, and the importance of youth involvement in civic engagement on Channel 26's "26 N. Halsted".
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Haunted House and Family Festival
Friday-Sunday October 24th-26th, 2008
Wicker Park
Volunteer to help out at a fun-filled festival run by UofC alums! Volunteer to do face painting, ticket-taking, magic tricks, game supervising, and much more. For more info contact Dana Kroop.
INTERNSHIPS, JOBS, AND BEYOND...
Federal Work Study (Off-Campus)
UCSC seeks out and posts part-time and summer work-study positions with Chicago area nonprofit and public sector organizations. Opportunities are geared toward identified interests and skills of our College, graduate and professional school students. View this list for the most current off-campus works study positions.
Public and Social Service Immersion Camp (PASS)
Saturday, October 25, 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ida Noyes Hall
Interested in a career in public or social service? UCSC partners with Career Advising & Planning Services (CAPS) to offer PASS - a one day program that introduces students interested in public service, social service and non-profit careers to alumni and organization representatives working in these fields. Come have your questions answered and learn more about internship, career or graduate school options relating to the fields of public and social service in this all day immersion camp. Students are required to sign up for this event before it occurs. For questions, contact Max Brooks.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Ida Noyes Hall
Interested in a career in public or social service? UCSC partners with Career Advising & Planning Services (CAPS) to offer PASS - a one day program that introduces students interested in public service, social service and non-profit careers to alumni and organization representatives working in these fields. Come have your questions answered and learn more about internship, career or graduate school options relating to the fields of public and social service in this all day immersion camp. Students are required to sign up for this event before it occurs. For questions, contact Max Brooks.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Volunteering: Behind the Myth
Klara Scharnagl, Staff Writer
Volunteering, to some, can appear to be a huge time commitment. The reality is that hundreds of students have taken advantage of the flexibility that one-time or long-term volunteer opportunities offer. Not everyone can afford the same level of time commitment to service projects over the academic year. Similarly, we each possess individual interests that need not be isolated from volunteering. In a recent interview Trudi Langendorf and Savannah Felix, who oversee volunteer referrals, debunk the myths of volunteering.
How does a referral begin?
There are two basic ways. One option is to visit ucsc.uchicago.edu and fill out a form in the ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ section; we then follow up with you about your inquiry. The other option is that you can walk-in or schedule an appointment to meet with us. Through conversation and exploration, the process is designed to match you with the perfect fit for a rewarding and workable experience. One of the advantages of this is that we can help anyone find a volunteer opportunity within their interest and availability.
So, why not just search a database for volunteer opportunities?
Each prospective volunteer is a unique and dynamic individual. There is no set mold. We’re here to help you find the best fit, to help you think through your options, and we are dedicated to promoting and nurturing your shared passion for engagement in the community.
Where do people volunteer?
We have developed relationships with hundreds of community organizations, in fields ranging from literacy, to LGBTQ issues, from health care to homelessness, environmental issues and more. We know of volunteer opportunities available in Hyde Park as well as across the Chicago area. Ideally, we would like to match you with volunteer opportunities in a way that provides you a new perspective to complement your academic study.
What happens next, after a match is made?
Once you’ve narrowed down your options, you contact the organization(s) to make an appointment or informational interview and get your foot in the door; from there you decide if you like what you see. We’re available to support you making the first contact.
And what can I do if my interests shift direction?
We’re here to help you to try something that might work out better for your lifestyle, personality, or schedule. Occasionally in the volunteering process, a stumbling block is reached. We’re happy to talk it through with you; walk-in or schedule an appointment to meet with us.
Any last words of advice?
Yes: once you get involved in the process, keep in touch! Not only are we interested in your progress, but it’s important for you to talk about your experiences with folks who have been through it – you never know what you might discover!
Klara Scharnagl, Staff Writer
Volunteering, to some, can appear to be a huge time commitment. The reality is that hundreds of students have taken advantage of the flexibility that one-time or long-term volunteer opportunities offer. Not everyone can afford the same level of time commitment to service projects over the academic year. Similarly, we each possess individual interests that need not be isolated from volunteering. In a recent interview Trudi Langendorf and Savannah Felix, who oversee volunteer referrals, debunk the myths of volunteering.
How does a referral begin?
There are two basic ways. One option is to visit ucsc.uchicago.edu and fill out a form in the ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ section; we then follow up with you about your inquiry. The other option is that you can walk-in or schedule an appointment to meet with us. Through conversation and exploration, the process is designed to match you with the perfect fit for a rewarding and workable experience. One of the advantages of this is that we can help anyone find a volunteer opportunity within their interest and availability.
So, why not just search a database for volunteer opportunities?
Each prospective volunteer is a unique and dynamic individual. There is no set mold. We’re here to help you find the best fit, to help you think through your options, and we are dedicated to promoting and nurturing your shared passion for engagement in the community.
Where do people volunteer?
We have developed relationships with hundreds of community organizations, in fields ranging from literacy, to LGBTQ issues, from health care to homelessness, environmental issues and more. We know of volunteer opportunities available in Hyde Park as well as across the Chicago area. Ideally, we would like to match you with volunteer opportunities in a way that provides you a new perspective to complement your academic study.
What happens next, after a match is made?
Once you’ve narrowed down your options, you contact the organization(s) to make an appointment or informational interview and get your foot in the door; from there you decide if you like what you see. We’re available to support you making the first contact.
And what can I do if my interests shift direction?
We’re here to help you to try something that might work out better for your lifestyle, personality, or schedule. Occasionally in the volunteering process, a stumbling block is reached. We’re happy to talk it through with you; walk-in or schedule an appointment to meet with us.
Any last words of advice?
Yes: once you get involved in the process, keep in touch! Not only are we interested in your progress, but it’s important for you to talk about your experiences with folks who have been through it – you never know what you might discover!
The University Community Service Center (UCSC) fosters the development of civic-minded students by providing substantive community service opportunities through community partnerships based on mutual trust and respect. If you have questions - how to get involved as a student or how to connect to students as a community organization - please contact us.
University Community Service Center
5525 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 160
Chicago IL, 60637
Tel: 773.753.4483
Fax: 773.834.1160
ucsc.uchicago.edu
5525 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 160
Chicago IL, 60637
Tel: 773.753.4483
Fax: 773.834.1160
ucsc.uchicago.edu
