http://www.uwec.edu/sl/project.htm Service-Learning opportunities for UWEC students. en-us srvlearn@uwec.edu srvlearn@uwec.edu http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#citizenaction Citizen Action's "got healthcare?" campaign shows candidates for President, State Legislature, and Congress that Wisconsin wants bold action on the healthcare crisis. Citizen Action needs students to increase voter turnout as well as promote healthcare reform. By putting the issue of healthcare reform at the forefront of current political discourse, Wisconsin will come closer to fixing its broken healthcare system. Students will connect with members as well as other people in the community. The project may involve an array of activities including placing yard signs near homes, event promotion, helping with event set-up, and increasing voter turnout. There may be other activities that students can complete, which may become apparent later on. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:57:11 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#citizenaction http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#tutor5 We are in need of a college student who can work 30-40 minutes two days a week with a 5th grade boy. He is academically delayed due to attending various schools. We would like the person to assist him with phonics lessons because he did not receive this training in the primary grades. The boy does not have any behavioral problems. The 5th grade teacher would assist the volunteer with materials. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:26:3 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#tutor5 http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#driver The role of the student volunteer is to provide transportation for persons with disabilities who have no other way of getting where they need to go. Once he or she is approved to be a volunteer driver, the student would respond to my call to transport an adult or child with any type of disability in their personal vehicle. The student will be reimbursed for mileage at the rate of $.585 a mile. Prior to providing this service, the student would undergo one hour of unpaid training/orientation with me. Also, the student would attend one larger group training session during each year. I would supervise the student by being available to discuss any questions the student might have as to how to best serve a specific individual with a specific disability. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:38:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#driver http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Map We need a student to map Eau Claire County's child care centers, schools, parks and after school programs. The student’s role would be to find the addresses for all the above mentioned centers in Eau Claire County and create a map for probation officers to use for the placement of their clients. The map could be broken down by city, zip code, voting district or any other logical aggregation. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:43:37 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Map http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#marketing The project is to assist the Western Dairyland Business Center staff in the development of a business marketing presentation for low-income individuals interested in starting a business. We are looking for someone that can help assemble successful marketing examples and samples that will illustrate how local businesses can creatively market their products or service on a very limited budget. The final presentation will use PowerPoint and have handouts. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:11:49 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#marketing http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#webeoc Project: Website and data base work. We are looking for an Information Systems student who would be willing to do some basic upgrades to our website including adding photos and links to various agencies. In addition we would like to add encryption to our website so that our intake forms can be filled out on-line and the date transferred to our data base system. Our data base system is built using Access. In addition we would like to add some of our brochures and workshop forms so they can be easily downloaded and printed by our clients. The Director of EOC will work as the supervisor and will meet with the student to outline the needs and provide information. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:16:21 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#webeoc http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#journal Project: Create a series of "success stories" of former clients of EOC. Interview former clients of EOC that are currently enrolled in college or those that have graduated to highlight the support they received from EOC and the success they have had in their lives. These stories will then be sent to local newspapers in a 10 county region that we serve to encourage others to consider pursuing a degree. We will provide the contact names and numbers of the students and will a phone available to make calls in our office if needed. The students will be supervised by the Director of the EOC with support from our EOC intern. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:19:16 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#journal http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#NWGL Troop leader for a Girl Scout troop at area schools. You would be able to pick the age group of girls that you would feel most comfortable with and also the number of girls that you would be comfortable with. In most cases I have one person who is already willing to be a leader typically a parent, but I am in need of a second person to help at the meetings and to help chaperone. There is a short application process, we provide complete training. We can tailor this to your time available. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 18:58:45 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#NWGL http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#HMAA HMAA Quarterly Newsletter production. Assist HMAA staff to produce a high quality quarterly newsletter. Collect information, research and write articles, assemble HMAA and staff news, edit submissions, design and incorporate graphics, layout and get each newsletter ready for public distribution. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:4:46 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#HMAA http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#bike Through donations we have received many bikes in various stages of repair. We are fixing them up and donating them to area non-profits who will give them to people who are in desperate need of transportation. That’s where you come in. We need extra hands to help repair these bikes. It’s a great way to get some bike maintenance experience, get some service learning hours and make a difference! Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:11:51 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#bike http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#computer Computer Lab Assistant will assist seniors with basic computer skills when using internet, email, and Word. Hours available are Monday through Friday from 8:30-Noon, Noon to 3:45pm, or other 2 hour increment that meets the Center’s and volunteers needs. Volunteer may be assisting an instructor with computer based classes that range from beginning computer, web page design, to digital photo editing. Volunteers may also be assisting in open computer labs. Volunteer will be given a tour of the Senior Center and brief orientation to the computer lab. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:17:56 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#computer http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#worker The students would provide volunteer support for the 2nd Annual Great Northwood's sales competition. We will host 8 other schools with approximately 48 student competitors. We will also have 10+ sponsoring organizations acting as buyers and judges as well as hosting a job fair for the participants and volunteers. Training for a few of the positions will take place prior to the competition with the rest being done "on the job". Students will be able to get 10-15 hours over the 3 days. They will be supervised by myself as well as a couple of student "supervisors" Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:20:52 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#worker http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#worker The students would provide volunteer support for the 2nd Annual Great Northwood's sales competition. We will host 8 other schools with approximately 48 student competitors. We will also have 10+ sponsoring organizations acting as buyers and judges as well as hosting a job fair for the participants and volunteers. Training for a few of the positions will take place prior to the competition with the rest being done "on the job". Students will be able to get 10-15 hours over the 3 days. They will be supervised by myself as well as a couple of student "supervisors" Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:22:5 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#worker http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Star The Rock Star Challenge is a council-sponsored event designed to boost girls’ self-esteem and increase their understanding of healthy life practices. Through a fun and energetic theme, girls will experience cooperation and friendship in a casual setting while learning to be their best self. We are looking for students to run stations at the Rock Star Challenge. We need volunteers to come in to talk about healthy eating habits for girls ages 5 - 17 as well as demonstrate how to make a healthy snack. We are also looking for a group willing to teach dance moves to show the girls various ways to exercise. General volunteers are needed throughout the venue to administer arts and crafts projects and engage the girls in various event activities. Through e-mail, you will be notified of all options or areas you could volunteer at. You will be asked to arrive at the event an hour and a half before it begins to be orientated to your station and to provide help setting up the venue. Total number of hours will be between 6 to 8 hours, all falling on Saturday, November 15, 2008. You must be able to provide your own transportation. Event will be located at Camp Nawakwa in Cornell, Wisconsin. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:32:18 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Star http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#fitness Fitness Instructor(s), under the supervision of the Senior Center Director, will plan, promote, organize, and lead fitness classes for active seniors. Desired minimum qualifications include knowledge of group or individual fitness instruction, CPR, and First Aide training. Service Learner(s) may do one or several of the classes as may fit their schedule. We are willing to work with several persons in order to fill our needs. Pay: $8/hour class. Classes available include M, W, F Circuit Class from 8:30-9:30am, M, W, F; Strength Class (weight lifting) from 9:30-10:30am and Thursday Abs/Back/Stretching Class from 9:30-10:30am Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:39:42 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#fitness http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#hope The Great Thanksgiving Banquet at Hope Gospel Mission on Thursday November 27th from noon to 2:00p.m. This meal is free to all who care to join us. Come as a volunteer or our special guest. Either way, it is a chance to give or receive not only an amazing meal, but human kindness, warmth and fellowship. We are also looking for donations of food for the meal. Contact us for more information at 715-552-5566. “Hope” to see you there. Volunteers needed on Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening & Thursday all day. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:51:4 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#hope http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#mondovi To assist project directors with tutoring and experiential learning opportunities for grades 3-9; to supervise additional community youth events. Program aligns with E.C. Boys and Girls Club. We work co-operatively with UW Extension in Buffalo County and the director will provide orientation and training. Supervision by qualified personnel will be provided for students assisting in the after-school program. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:54:31 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#mondovi http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#mondovi To assist project directors with tutoring and experiential learning opportunities for grades 3-9; to supervise additional community youth events. Program aligns with E.C. Boys and Girls Club. We work co-operatively with UW Extension in Buffalo County and the director will provide orientation and training. Supervision by qualified personnel will be provided for students assisting in the after-school program. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:55:8 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#mondovi http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#volunteer Hope Gospel Mission is providing a Christmas Season meal on Saturday December 20th. This meal is free & is open to all. We need volunteers to help prepare, cook, & serve this meal. If you have nothing to do over school break & want to help out your community please contact us to volunteer & help out. Volunteers are need December 18th & 19th from 7 to 9 p.m. for meal preparation. Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for preparing, cooking, serving and cleaning up. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:2:38 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#volunteer http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#community Community Day takes place every Tuesday from 3pm until 5pm at Valleybrook Church on Barstow St in down town Eau Claire. It is a place where low income and disadvantaged people can go to get free services that they would otherwise be unable to afford. We provide a range of services from employability training to free haircuts to health care enrollment and are currently looking to expand our services. A student or group of students is needed to create an assessment and survey consumers at Community Day to determine needs that are not being met at this time. This student, or another service-learning student would then be asked to recruit service providers to set up a station on Tuesdays to offer their assistance to the consumers. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:6:28 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#community http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#school Serve as a tutor/ mentor for a female high school student providing academic tutorial assistance and serve as mentor. The University student/volunteer would meet the student on campus at the Upward Bound office. Times 3:30-4:30 p.m., days are to be determined. Upward Bound is a pre-college program and we take a holistic approach with all our participants. This is a very rewarding program, and volunteers should have a comfort level assisting others academically and working with teenagers. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:14:24 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#school http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Scout GSNWGL is looking for volunteers in the Eau Claire area to conduct programming at our council-sponsored event on financial literacy. The event will run from 1 - 4pm on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Carson Park. Girls ages 5 - 17 will participate in five 30-minute workshop sessions pertaining to savings, budgeting, goal setting, marketing, and business skills. We need volunteers willing to run an advertising/marketing session or a goal setting session, as well as to provide general event help. Volunteers will also be included in pre-event planning sessions (either by e-mail or face- to-face meetings) and assist with the set up and tear down of the event Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:21:45 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Scout http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#AIM The AIM Court case managers are looking for three female college students to assist them with the participants of the court. The participants are women with children who have AODA and mental issues. The roles of case management assistant are to act as a mentor to the women and focus on practical skills such as responsibility, accountability, recovery, job search, housing, problem solving, etc. After the applications are turned in, the AIM Court team will select three qualified applicants. The AIM Court case managers and the department of corrections will provide 2-3 hours of orientation and training. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:38:15 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#AIM http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#scouts The Girl Scout Brownie troop in Augusta needs an assistant troop leader. Our girls need varied opportunities to interact socially and to develop and test their leadership skills. The assistant troop leader attends regular meetings and helps to plan and implement projects with the girls and the troop leader. The amount of involvement is flexible beyond that. If the volunteer wants the experience s/he could take on book keeping duties, oversee fund raising, or supervise special activities. All Girls Scout volunteers are required to register with Girl Scouts USA and undergo a background check. Orientation trainings are provided in person and via the internet. Service area meetings take place monthly, providing leaders with the opportunity for ongoing training and interaction with other volunteers. The troop leader or a parent will be present for all regularly scheduled meetings and special activities planned by the troop. The Augusta Girl Scout Brownie troop meets every other Sunday for 1.5 hours and there are ongoing opportunities to plan and participate in projects and activities outside of regular meeting times. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:42:23 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#scouts http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Marketing This project would help out in many areas of marketing and fundraising for the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley. This individual would assist in the following areas: fundraising and special events planning, direct mail assembly, assisting with annual fundraising campaign, updating website information, writing content for a quarterly newsletter and other various tasks. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:44:46 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Marketing http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#FSC The Safe Exchange Program of Chippewa Falls offers a safe and neutral location for parents to exchange their children for visitation. The program was created to provide a non-stressful environment for both parents and children by using the Safe Exchange Staff as a third-party when exchanging children. Volunteers are needed to help facilitate the exchanges both during the week and on the weekends. Training is provided. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:55:18 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#FSC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#food Service-Learning students will meet one-on-one with food pantry clients to assist them in applying for Food Share/Badger Care at least one day a week for 2-4 hours. Many families who are eligible for Food Share (food stamps) or Badger Care (health care) often face barriers and uncertainties when applying for federal aid. Service-Learning students will be placed at the Food Pantry to meet individually with clients to assist them in overcoming their barriers or to inform them about available federal programs. Students will gain an understanding of the Food Share and Badger care programs through a training provided by the City-County Health Department as well as employees at the Food Pantry. Students will be trained in and become familiar with the Access system. Students will also be provided with a resource manual to aid them in their work at the St. Francis Food Pantry. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:16:6 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#food http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Walk The National MS Society – Wisconsin Chapter is putting on the 10th anniversary of Walk MS Eau Claire- Chippewa Valley on Sunday, April 26, 2009. This event raises money for MS research, programs that assist people affected by MS, and MS advocacy efforts. Students are needed to help distribute flyers and pin-ups to local businesses in Eau Claire. Students are also needed to help the day of the event with set up, clean up, etc. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:49:30 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Walk http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#skate We will hold our 18th annual competition the weekend of March of March 12-15 and our 30th annual show the weekend of April 17-19. These are the only fund raisers that the club currently does. The students will do a wide variety of tasks to support these events from helping with setting up, to working with our judges, to running copies etc. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:0:24 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#skate http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Healing Eau Claire Exchange Clubs will host a Healing Field Flag Memorial to raise awareness of the tragedy of child abuse in our Country. The memorial will display 1500 USA 3x5 flags on 8 foot high poles, in perfect rows in a park like setting, to honor the number of children who die annually in our Country. Each flag will bear by blue or pink ribbon with the name of the boy or girl whose life has ended tragically in the past year due to abuse. We are seeking Corporate and individual flag sponsorship; all proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the greater Chippewa Valley, Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin and Eau Claire exchange clubs. This will take place September 18th - 20th, 2009 at the Chippewa Valley Technical College, grassy field located on the southeast side of walking bridge. This 3 day event will be opened to the public free of charge. Student involvement; find and apply for grants to fund project, student would report to funding chairman. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:2:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Healing http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#cross Assist Red Cross in delivering and supporting mission related to the programs and services the Red Cross delivers. Create, organize, and operate fund raising to support local disaster relief (fires, floods, and tornadoes), international measles vaccinations, and local community preparedness education. Orientation and training are provided free of charge by the American Red Cross. Students would be able to organize any type of legal fund raising activity from 'penny drives' to 'Champions of Red Cross'. American Red Cross will provide information, media contacts, and some administrative support. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:7:46 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#cross http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#MDA The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is recruiting volunteer counselors for its annual summer camp being held at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN, and - June 6-June 12, 2009. Camp counselors must be at least 16 years of age by June 6th, 2009 and be committed to make this week an amazing and unforgettable experience for youngsters, age 6 to 17 years, with neuromuscular disease. MDA camp counselors work one-on-one with campers for the entire week, providing personal care and supervision, as well as companionship at a wide- range of recreational and social activities. Training is provided. This unique opportunity involves completing over 150 volunteer hours and is an excellent experience for men and women interested in the health care field -- including rehab medicine, neurology, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and other medical specialties. Camp also gives counselors an opportunity to truly impact the lives of young people with neuromuscular disease in a profound and positive way. As many campers describe, camp is the one week each year when they feel like a regular kid, 'the same as everyone else.' To participate in this life-changing week, call Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp Coordinator, Gina Adolphson at (952)697-3250 or communicate your interest via email, gadolphson@mdausa.org. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:19:11 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#MDA http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#ecasd1 The role of the volunteer will be to assist with young children (1st-5th grades) in small groups and one-on-one during the elementary summer basic skills programs. It may involve guiding children through center activities, reading with children, helping classroom teachers, etc. There is a licensed teacher in each classroom who will supervise and provide any necessary instruction for the volunteer. This is a great opportunity for education majors who would love to get into the classroom. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:25:7 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#ecasd1 http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#ecasd2 The role of the volunteer will be to work with young children (1st-5th grades) in small groups and one-on-one during the elementary summer discovery programs. It may involve guiding children through center activities, reading with children, helping classroom teachers, etc. There is a licensed teacher in the classroom that will provide supervision and provide instruction for the volunteer. This is a great opportunity for education majors who would love to get into the classroom. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:27:55 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#ecasd2 http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#web The essential one time task is to create a web page to collect and log pledges for a charity walk, run in the spring. Given the economic climate the foundation will be losing funds from existing sources and needs to expand its base to remain viable and serving the needs of clients in Western Wisconsin. The student and staff would look at comparable sites utilized for other organizations, polar plunge, st. baldricks, etc... To develop a plan. The student would then look to create a site that would meet similar needs, experiment with a test site and then launch the website. The staff at the epilepsy foundation would provide information about the event, the current workings of the website, any restrictions and would keep in touch on progress with the website. In addition, a long term position could be maintained by helping staff update and keep current the epilepsy foundation web page. A long term presence in utilizing medium such as facebook, myspace, twitter, etc... To build events into the future. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:51:6 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#web http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#creek At this time we are looking for individuals interested in tutoring students. While we would prefer education students, we would welcome anyone interested in helping students in grades 6-12. We would set up times that worked for both parties. While we would be looking for tutors that could help out from 3:05- 4:00. There may be circumstances that would allow for tutors to work earlier in the day. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:55:59 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#creek http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Sherman The role of the volunteer will be to work with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in small groups and one-on-one during the remainder of the school year. Academic progress and the promotion of self-respect are the goals. Volunteers may be assigned to one student, but may also assist others. There is a licensed teacher and teacher's assistant on site that will provide supervision and provide instruction for the volunteers. This is a great opportunity for education majors who would love to gain experience working with a diverse student population. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:1:2 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Sherman http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#CCAP At both the national and state levels, institutions of higher education are working with the K-12 system to help more students aspire to and pursue a college education. Correspondingly, UW System participates in the Wisconsin Covenant Community and the KnowHow2GO program. Both programs support high school students who commit to high academic performance and pursuit of postsecondary education. However, a consistent, sustaining infrastructure does not yet exist for students who sign the Wisconsin Covenant. Without that support, many students do not have the necessary resources to successfully complete the program and gain access to college. Covenant to College Access Program (CCAP) will support the Wisconsin Covenant and the national KnowHow2Go program. UW-Eau Claire (UWEC) will partner with North, Memorial and Altoona high schools to recruit low income and diverse students from area schools to be part of CCAP. A cohort of 50 ninth and tenth grade students will be recruited in spring 2009. One of our primary goals is to retain the 50 high school participants and add 25 freshman students in the fall of 2009. We are looking to pipeline the current Line Up for College participants into CCAP in the fall of 2010. These students will be matched with UWEC undergraduate tutor/mentors (TM’s), participate in tutoring sessions, program activities throughout the spring semester (on campus visits, guest speakers, lab workshops, ACT prep, etc.), and complete a two-week campus immersion experience in June. As students progress through high school, they will continue to build skills and prepare for college matriculation by participating in UWEC’s existing precollege programs such as the ACT Prep Course, intensive academic programs, career exploration, admissions advising and financial aid workshops. TM’s are required to attend an orientation and training session prior to beginning their employment. Students will be introduced to the purpose of CCAP and become familiar with program guidelines and expectations. Although students will be meeting at local high schools or public agencies, UWEC staff (Teacher Education and/or OMA) will conduct site visits. Additionally, students will be asked to meet with CCAP staff at least once a month, or as often as needed, to discuss any concerns they may be having or offer feedback on their experience. TM’s will be required to complete a log report that includes hour’s worked and daily activities. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:6:15 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#CCAP http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#girlsrun Project: Planning and Implementation of New Balance Girls on the Run 5K (New Balance is a corporate sponsor of Girls on the Run) Planning period: February to April 2009 Day of Event: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 8 am to 1 pm (5K starts at 10 am) Role and function of student involvement: Students will be able to pick the roles that best fit their schedules and interests. Opportunities include serving as lead organizer for 5K, recruiting volunteers for 5K, planning 5K events that will be fun and interactive, creating and implementing media plan, creating advertising materials, soliciting sponsorships, establishing 5K route and supply needs, and staffing 5K the day of the event. There are also opportunities to serve as event-day "Running Buddies" to girls in 3rd through 5th grade. Orientation, Training, and Supervision: Will be provided by Council Director of Girls on the Run of Eau Claire County, and will be tailored for the specific type of volunteer involvement. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:6:51 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#girlsrun http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#casino We would like to provide a Casino day to our residents. There would be various game stations we need volunteers to run. Also need volunteers to assist residents at the various stations and transport them from their room to the event in our community room. Students would receive onsite training and continuous staff supervision. This event would run on an afternoon between 12:30 and 3pm dependent upon the volunteers' schedule. *Event is less than the 15 hours indicated. A date has not yet been selected and again is dependent on when we can find the most volunteers. It would be ideal for a group of volunteers to select a date they can all come to help with this in March or April. To fulfill your Service-Learning you will need to do the remaining of your hours with the Dove Healthcare Organization. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:11:5 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#casino http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#jazz Student volunteers will help with all aspects of the festival, whether it is in the planning or the day of. Before the festival, students will be involved with contacting schools, writing press releases, media relations, coordinating community volunteers, assisting with obtaining advertising space, scheduling, and artist relations. The Jazz Studies Office will be working closely with these volunteers. On the day of the festival, volunteers will be needed to assist judges, on-stage announcements, running tabulations, parking and loading supervision, guides, concessions, ticket booth sales, promotions table, information booth, assist with tabulations, stage set-up, videotaping performances and usher. There will be a volunteer orientation before the festival to inform volunteers of their specific duties the day of the festival. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:15:13 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#jazz http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#graphic Looking for students in two areas 1. Accounting student to calculate report and document financial and accounting analysis activity 2. Graphic Design student to do design, screen printing, bindery or other printing activities Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:4:9 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#graphic http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#laptop As more and more students bring their laptops to campus to use in their courses, both in the CoB and across campus, they may find that they have problems accessing the wireless network, installing course-related software, etc. This project would be for 1 or 2 students to sit in one of the COB labs on 1 or 2 nights a week to provide support for students with these kinds of questions. Training will be provided by the project supervisor (Dawna Drum) and the CoB Interns. Supervision will be provided by the paid lab monitors who work in the labs at the same time. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:7:45 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#laptop http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#wage We are looking for office workers during the afternoon. Students would be in charge of light office duties and helping out with event programming as needed. The student will be trained by the WAGE coordinators, and will work independently. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:12:33 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#wage http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#swap The Swap-O-Rama is an event done to fight consumerism within society. The student will learn how to organize, publicize, and supervise the event. Both the WAGE coordinators will help to train and supervise the event along with the student. This event allows for students, staff, faculty and community members to come and trade, take or donate clothing. All clothing left over is donated to the WAGE clothing closet. There is also a separate collection for the SANE exam. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:17:25 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#swap http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Cookie Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:33:7 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Cookie http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#BEAVER Accompany lead researcher to lakes in Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Barron, and Rusk Counties to assess lakes for various aquatic invasive species (zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, rusty crayfish, purple loosestrife, spiny waterflea, and curly-leaf pondweed). Assist in data collection and database management. Work with citizens interested in monitoring lakes for AIS. Beaver Creek Citizen Science Center (CSC launched a five-county Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Education and Prevention project in the summer of 2007, which will continue through the summer of 2009. The overall goals and objectives are to: Goal 1. Assess the five-county region for actual number of lakes infested with AIS and prevent the further spread of AIS in this region through citizen action and education. Goal 2. Create a network of professionals and citizens throughout the project area interested in assisting CSC with AIS education and prevention to assist with assessment and education work. In the summer of 2009, the Citizen Science Center will be working remotely for a week at a time. The lead researcher, service learner, and possibly volunteers, will camp for 3 nights at campsites located near the lakes to be surveyed and will work 4 days assisting the lead researcher in collection of aquatic invasive species data. Service learners must commit to a complete week (40 hours, 4 days, 10 hours per day over one week) in order to meet service learning requirements. Tents will be provided and food is not provided. Opportunities for service learning: June 1st –June 4th, June 15th-18th, June 29th- July 2nd, July 13th- July 16th, July 27th-July 30th or August 10th-August13th. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:43:26 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#BEAVER http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Cookie It is Girl Scout Cookie Time!!! The local Girl Scout Service center has over 70, 000 boxes of cookies that will be distributed to local troop leaders on March 7th. We are looking for student help the day before the distribution, day of and the Monday after. The students will be receive a orientation as to the Girl Scout mission and how cookies fit in the mission. The student will also receive training on the procedure that need to be followed to complete this project. The students will have a Girl Scout staff member available at all times. There will be paperwork, set up and sorting of materials on Friday, March 6th in the afternoon. On Saturday March 7th the distribution will start at 7 am and end at approximately noon. On Monday March 9th set up of temporary cookie warehouse at the Girl Scout office will be completed. Incentives that Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:46:36 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Cookie http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#ACTIVITY In a secure detention setting, students will be asked to participate in active games of basketball (i.e. "Lightning" as no contact sports are allowed) with detained juveniles. Additionally, this service opportunity allows for students to teach basic basketball skills to the youth while simultaneously modeling teamwork and good sportsmanship. Needs Addressed: Through spending time and encouraging youth to participate in positive extracurricular activities students will model law abiding behavior and healthy relationships to at-risk youth. Positive attention and constructive forms of energy release will help detained youth to curb feelings of anxiety and boredom often accompanied by incarceration. Student's Role and Function: The role and function of the student participating in this project will be an active one. Engaging in athletic games with the youth will be their primary function. Additional efforts to teach basic basketball skills to the youth is encouraged, but not required. This is the perfect service learning project for students who enjoy athletics and are considering a career with at risk youth! Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:4:29 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#ACTIVITY http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Youth The Oconto Youth Center is seeking college-age students to serve as volunteer supervisors and activity leaders. Fall hours are Monday through Friday 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Summer hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. A background check would be completed on anyone considering volunteering at the center. Training and support will be provided. We offer an internet computer lab, indoor skateboard park, game area, and arts and crafts. You would be involved directly with the youth, helping with homework, playing games, assisting with arts and crafts and assisting with computer questions. We are open to ideas and new projects that could be developed by the volunteer supervisor. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:13:14 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Youth http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Video The ECASD is looking for one or two volunteers to shoot video of district events and activities for an upcoming Community Television program. Experience in shooting video is necessary. If you have experience in video editing, that's a bonus! We will provide equipment and orientation about the district. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:18:33 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Video http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#wysp The Wisconsin Youth Sports Program (WYSP), formerly the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), is a five-week day camp sponsored by University Recreation and Sport Facilities on the UW-Eau Claire campus. We will be hiring University students to serve as camp counselors, as well as accepting applications for volunteers to serve as camp counselors. On June 8, 2009, staff will participate in a full-day camp orientation and team building sessions. Camp will begin on June 9, 2009 and run through July 10, 2009, Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 3:30pm each day. There will be no camp Wednesday-Friday, July 1-3, 2009. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:21:6 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#wysp http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Indianhead We are seeking a student with a Web Design major or minor to develop a library web site. With 56 libraries in our System, there are always handfuls that need a web site design or redesign. The selected student will meet with IFLS staff to review the scope of the project and the needs of the specific library. After knowing the project details and training in the system it will be created in, the student can create his or her own schedule to complete the project. However, it must be completed by May 8. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:24:4 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Indianhead http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#maps The Beaver Creek Reserve Citizen Science Center is looking for a Service Learning student interested in biology or geography to assist us with creating maps for three of our projects. The student will work with DNR and Beaver Creek staff to identify streams of interest for monitoring and create maps of those streams in ArcGIS. The maps will be used by the Director and Volunteer stream monitors during the 2009 sampling season. Also, the student will work with Beaver Creek staff and volunteers to identify and compile maps for routes to be sampled by our volunteer Bat Monitors. Other projects may be added to this list as they arise. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:0:55 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#maps http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#HGM Annual Easter Dinner open to the public & free of charge. Need volunteers to help prepare food, serve the meal, & clean-up after the dinner. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:3:40 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#HGM http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Theatre The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's season includes 9 shows which are performed beginning in the fall and ending in the late spring of each year. This Service- Learning project would be helping build the set for a specific show or shows. In addition to building the set, the set will need to be painted. A set designer and a master carpenter will develop a plan for building the set and the master carpenter will supervise the building of the set. This is an on- going project due to the nature of this organization. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:6:46 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Theatre http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#UVC The need addressed by this volunteer opportunity will help an elderly person maintain their independence and stay in their home. Volunteer help keeps the elder in the local community where they continue to do business locally and maintain their network of relationships. The student will learn how to work with older adults, and gain an understanding of aging issues and the effects of aging on an individual and on family dynamics. The project involves an interview followed by training on UVC policies and procedures. The orientation session is approximately 1.5 hours. Background checks are also conducted and three references are requested. After orientation, students are then matched with an older adult who need help. This arrangement may be a 1- or 2-time event, or ongoing on a weekly basis. Student will be expected to set up and maintain a schedule of assistance that will be agreed upon in advance. Student will be in with our office via phone or email at least monthly with the number of hours spent volunteering and updates on how their care receiver is doing. Time Needed: 4/15/09 through 8/15/09 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:49:14 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#UVC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#UVC The need addressed by this volunteer opportunity will help an elderly person maintain their independence and stay in their home. Volunteer help keeps the elder in the local community where they continue to do business locally and maintain their network of relationships. The student will learn how to work with older adults, and gain an understanding of aging issues and the effects of aging on an individual and on family dynamics. The project involves an interview followed by training on UVC policies and procedures. The orientation session is approximately 1.5 hours. Background checks are also conducted and three references are requested. After orientation, students are then matched with an older adult who need help. This arrangement may be a 1- or 2-time event, or ongoing on a weekly basis. Student will be expected to set up and maintain a schedule of assistance that will be agreed upon in advance. Student will be in with our office via phone or email at least monthly with the number of hours spent volunteering and updates on how their care receiver is doing. Time Needed: 4/15/09 through 8/15/09 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:51:39 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#UVC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#ECCH We are in need of 2-8 students who have some experience with marketing and wish to gain more experience, particularly in the area of internet advertising. We have an extensive website and would like to solicit animal-related businesses in our community to purchase web ads on our site. We will need the students' help to develop a pricing structure for selling the ads, and then to solicit the businesses to purchase the ads. Some assistance may also be needed to help with ad design. The students will work with myself, our webmaster, and another volunteer with computer experience to develop this program and ensure that it will sustain itself in the future. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:0:21 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#ECCH http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#jobcoach We are currently looking for job coaches/assistants to accompany students with disabilities into community work sites. Job coaches will help provide students with the necessary skills to make them employable after graduation from high school. Job coaches will assist students in developing vocational routines, teach job skills, communicate with teacher and job site mentor, provide supervision to keep students safe, and most importantly make good choices and decisions for self and student. Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:15:2 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#jobcoach http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Olympics Friends of Special Olympics will be pumping gas at all 16 Mega Holiday gas stations on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Mega will pay Special Olympics 5 cents for every gallon of gas we pump. Volunteers are needed to pump gas and wash customers front and back windows. One person per shift is needed to fry brats as well. This is a great opportunity for organizations; students needed community service hours, or just friends wanting to adopt a gas station. Need 7 persons per shift. If you don't have enough people to fill one gas station, we can pair you up with other groups. You can sign up for an 8:00am-12:30pm shift, a 12:30pm-5:00pm shift, or an all day shift from 8:00am-5:00pm. This will fulfill about 9 hours of your community service hours, and you can also contact the Special Olympics office for upcoming events to volunteer at! Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:17:28 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Olympics http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#powwow We are in need of friendly and responsible people to help us make the 2009 UWEC Honoring Education Pow Wow a success. We need volunteers to help run admissions, security, dancer registration, and run our food stand. All volunteers will need to attend a mandatory training session on Thursday, April 23rd. The Pow Wow will be on Saturday, April 25th, volunteers must be there from 9am until we are done cleaning which should be around 11pm. Breaks will be given, but volunteers are expected to work throughout the whole event. Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:23:53 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#powwow http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#research I need a group that can conduct research for me on other animal shelters in Wisconsin and surrounding states. Our shelter is looking at the long-term possibility of having a vet tech with surgical facilities on-site so that we can provide the majority of our veterinary needs for the animals in our care, in-house. Before we even think about that we want to collect some information from other animal shelters of similar capacity that DO have a vet on staff to find out what their start-up costs were and how much they spend annually on veterinary needs. We need to be able to see that it will be saving us money, or at least not costing any more money than we currently spend on outside veterinary care, before we take any steps to make it happen. Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:28:34 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#research http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#Kitchens The project aims by helping those in poverty or struggle to consistently put food on the table by providing a nutritious meal 1-2 times a week. To make this happen we need these three main components taken care of, and that where you come in: 1) Food Recovery - Procure food from UWEC's Dining Operations and safely store it 2) Meal Preparation - Cook/prepare meals and package them for delivery the following day 3) Meal Delivery - Meals get delivered to the sites where they are needed. There is some time, if you so choose, to interact with the meal recipients. We'll be more than happy to train you in the various shifts, no cooking experience required! Once trained in, there will be minimal supervision- this is truly a student/volunteer operation. There are ample opportunities for scholarships, leadership positions, and becoming Serve-Safe certified. In addition to the shift aforementioned, there will also be periodic events that we encourage our volunteers to attend/volunteer at (e.g. Hunger Banquet, Brown Bag Challenge, charity cookouts, food donations, etc.). Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:31:56 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#Kitchens http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#parks Eau Claire County is involved in performance management for all county programs. In our department, we have nine programs which include all seven county parks as separate programs. One part of our performance management calls for our existing staff to distribute park surveys that we develop and have our park staff distribute to the public as they visit our parks. Our park needs volunteers to conduct one on one interviews with park patrons to conduct these surveys. Other than the summer months when the parks are the busiest, we have another program Tower Ridge that has it's heaviest use in the winter from cross-country skiing, but also is busy in the summer and fall with disc golf. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:8:52 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#parks http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#math Help about 10 gifted 6, 7, and 8 grade girls do high school and college math problems on Wed. from 3:00 to 3:45. I will provide treats at the meetings. We usually start in the beginning of November and we end on the last Wednesday in January. We only meet on Wednesdays after school. Sometimes in January we may meet on Thursdays but if this student can't meet on those Thursdays it’s alright. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:4:29 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#math http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsportsathletics.htm#GirlsRUN This project will involve helping set up for a 5K event on Friday evening, May 8, and providing staffing for that 5K event on May 9. The volunteer hours will be from 5 pm to 9 pm on May 8, and from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on May 9. The remaining time of 3 hours needed to fulfill the 15-hour service learning requirement will be arranged on an individual basis. The orientation and training will take place at 5 pm on May 8 at Boyd Park, Eau Claire, followed by setup for the 5K event. Snacks will be provided. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:4:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsportsathletics.htm#GirlsRUN http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#ElpsPHOTO The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin is non-profit organization dedicated to improving life opportunities for people with epilepsy and their families through advocacy, support and individual and community education. Services are provided to over 13, 000 individuals with epilepsy and their families. We are currently in need of some photography preparation for an event. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:7:44 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#ElpsPHOTO http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#FITINS Fitness Instructor(s), under the supervision of the Senior Center Director, will plan, promote, organize, and lead fitness classes for active seniors. Desired minimum qualifications include knowledge of group or individual fitness instruction, CPR, and First Aide training. Service Learner(s) may do one or several of the classes as may fit their schedule. We are willing to work with several persons in order to fill our needs. Pay: $8/hour class. Classes available include M, W, F Circuit Class from 8:30-9:30am, M, W, F Strength Class (weight lifting) from 9:30-10:30am and Thursday Abs/Back/Stretching Class from 9:30-10:30am, Tue, 12 May 2009 16:52:41 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#FITINS http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#SummerHelp Summer Meal Planning and Food Preparation The Community Table is in need of 4-6 volunteers to commit to meal planning this summer. Under the direction of TCT staff, volunteers will inventory food, plan daily menus, and prepare food for volunteer teams as needed. This is the perfect project for students who like to cook (or want to learn) and want to help feed those in need in Eau Claire. Orientation will be provided. Tue, 12 May 2009 16:55:20 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#SummerHelp http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#SummerHelp Youth Aviation Adventure was developed by the Ohio State University Aviation Department. The principle founders are Dan Kiser and Steve Wathen. Youth Aviation Adventure—Eau Claire is being developed by Jack Fay, who is a hobby pilot. The program fills a need in the Eau Claire community to educate young people about aviation and careers in aviation. The program also challenges youth to apply their knowledge of science and math to aviation concepts. We also hope to inspire kids to think big in terms of their careers no matter what direction that might be. As is the case this year, we hope to have a motivational speaker address the bigger picture of challenging kids to aim high. In its debut year, YAA-Eau Claire is working to bring Astronaut Story Musgrave to Eau Claire to speak to the participants about his space adventures, which include six shuttle missions. UWEC students will be involved in many aspects of the event, including working with local media to promote the event, and designing a web page. UWEC students will also help chaperone groups of students between learning stations on the day of the event, help to set up and tear down the stations, and help with a variety of other event planning and implementation functions. Martha Fay, assistant professor of organizational communication at UWEC, will supervise and advise the students on all facets of event promotion and volunteering. She has 25 years of experience in marketing, which included event planning and implementation for many different clients. Tue, 12 May 2009 16:57:45 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#SummerHelp http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#UAC In an effort to make the website of the UAC more easily accessible to students, faculty and community members we will need the help of a web designer to remodel the UAC website. The deputy director of public relations of the UAC will be working closely with the student to ensure our ideas are incorporated. They will also need a bit of demonstration from the web designer so that the website can be managed after the remodeling takes place. Tue, 12 May 2009 17:3:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#UAC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#RESAHCM Heritage Court places an emphasis on community integration. We strive to create an environment where residents can live with as much dignity and independence as possible. Students are encouraged to assist with activities or use their creativity to develop new activities or projects. Students will work under the supervision of the Activities Director. Tue, 12 May 2009 17:6:1 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#RESAHCM http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Complab Computer Lab Assistant: will assist seniors with basic computer skills when using the internet, email, or WORD during open lab times. If there is a computer class, Level One or Two, Digital Photo Editing, Genealogy, the student would assist the instructor with the class. Hours available are Monday through Friday from 8:30 to noon or noon to 3:45pm or any two hour increment in these hours. Volunteers will be given a tour of the Senior Center and brief orientation to the Computer Lab. Tue, 12 May 2009 17:9:56 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Complab http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#theatre The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's season includes 9 shows which are performed beginning in the fall and ending in the late spring of each year. This Service- Learning project would be helping build the set for a specific show or shows. In addition to building the set, the set will need to be painted. A set designer and a master carpenter will develop a plan for building the set and the master carpenter will supervise the building of the set. This is an on- going project due to the nature of this organization. Wed, 13 May 2009 16:48:13 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#theatre http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#plant We need help planting gardens at the intersection of Hwy. 12 (Claremont Ave) and Business 53 on Saturday May 30. Meeting time is 8 AM, in the parking lot between Smith Funeral Chapel and Milwaukee Burger. Snacks and tee shirts available. Tools will be provided. Fri, 29 May 2009 19:43:40 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#plant http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#clearvision The Collaborative Education Clear Vision Action Group wants to generate a way to get stories out to the public about pre-K-16 education in the Chippewa Valley. To do that they would like to establish an electronic newsletter tied to a web site. The purpose of this electronic newsletter is to establish regular communication where all who care deeply about the Chippewa Valley region can share insights into particular community issues or effective approaches to addressing such issues. This newsletter also seeks to create opportunities for face-to-face dialogue so that citizens of the region can take the time to understand one another, become knowledgeable of community history and dynamics, and build relationships. The newsletter endeavor has no predetermined projects or agenda. We hope that by sharing information and coming together to discuss common concerns, good things will happen. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:5:7 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#clearvision http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#music Man with special needs seeking voice or guitar teacher; would also appreciate just listening to violinists, percussionists, and other instrumentalists Older man with an intellectual and developmental disability who is very high functioning wants to take voice and/or guitar lessons. Faculty Member Lee Anna Rasar can supervise and assist any students who are interested in this opportunity and would meet with them to help plan and supervise session work. A staff person would always be present with him during the sessions. Weekly sessions are desired with the time being the same each week. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:7:26 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#music http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#survey Guest Surveys and Interviews the Community Table is in need of a student to re-design our guest survey, conduct the survey in June, and document and analyze the results. These surveys are anonymous, but help us learn more about those we are serving and how we can serve them better. This project will be supervised by the Director but requires independent work- time as well as research. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:9:34 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#survey http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#ELI ELI Partners with schools, non-profit organizations, and grassroots organizations in 21 countries throughout the world. Students are warmly welcomed to assist with projects such as helping to provide care for abandoned children in South India, work with women's education programs in Nicaragua, or teach in schools in South America, Africa, and Asia. Please see our website for details, www.eliabroad.com. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:13:42 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#ELI http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#Heritage Heritage Assisted Living is seeking caring and compassionate students who want to make an impact in the lives of Heritage's elderly population. There is a need for volunteers in the following areas: sharing musical talents, assisting at parties and special occasions, helping chaperone outings, sharing a hobby or interest, calling Bingo, leading a craft group, teaching an art class in watercolor, working with residents on quilting, sewing special projects, reading to residents, reminiscing/visiting with residents, helping residents write letters, playing board games/cards, leading a men's sports group or ladies' club, sharing a pet, playing word games, sharing a talent or comedy. Students will be oriented by the activity director in the appropriate policy and procedures. At all times the students will have a supervisor available to answer questions and give direction? Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:40:43 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#Heritage http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#NWGL This project is to help the local Girl Scout Outreach department in setting up and implementing one or two non-traditional troops. On site orientation, training and supervision is available. You do not have to have previous experience in Girl Scouts, just a willingness to work with girls. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:44:1 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#NWGL http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#heritage Heritage Assisted Living is seeking caring and compassionate students who want to make an impact in the lives of Heritage's elderly population. There is a need for volunteers in the following areas: sharing musical talents, assisting at parties and special occasions, helping chaperone outings, sharing a hobby or interest, calling Bingo, leading a craft group, teaching an art class in watercolor, working with residents on quilting, sewing special projects, reading to residents, reminiscing/visiting with residents, helping residents write letters, playing board games/cards, leading a men's sports group or ladies' club, sharing a pet, playing word games, sharing a talent or comedy. Students will be oriented by the activity director in the appropriate policy and procedures. At all times the students will have a supervisor available to answer questions and give direction? Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:49:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#heritage http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#blugold At both the national and state levels, institutions of higher education are working with the K-12 system to help more students aspire to and pursue a college education. Correspondingly, UW System participates in the Wisconsin Covenant Community and the KnowHow2GO program. Both programs support high school students who commit to high academic performance and pursuit of postsecondary education. However, a consistent, sustaining infrastructure does not yet exist for students who sign the Wisconsin Covenant. Without that support, many students do not have the necessary resources to successfully complete the program and gain access to college. Blugold Beginnings (BB) will support the Wisconsin Covenant and the national KnowHow2Go program. UW-Eau Claire (UWEC) will partner with North, Memorial and Altoona high schools to recruit low income and diverse students from area schools to be part of BB. A cohort of 50 ninth and tenth grade students will be recruited in spring 2009. One of our primary goals is to retain the 50 high school participants and add 25 freshman students in the fall of 2009. We are looking to pipeline the current Line Up for College participants into BB in the fall of 2010. These students will be matched with UWEC undergraduate tutor/mentors (TM’s), participate in tutoring sessions, program activities throughout the spring semester (on campus visits, guest speakers, lab workshops, ACT prep, etc.), and complete a two-week campus immersion experience in June. As students progress through high school, they will continue to build skills and prepare for college matriculation by participating in UWEC’s existing precollege programs such as the ACT Prep Course, intensive academic programs, career exploration, admissions advising and financial aid workshops. TM’s are required to attend an orientation and training session prior to beginning their employment. Students will be introduced to the purpose of BB and become familiar with program guidelines and expectations. Although students will be meeting at local high schools or public agencies, UWEC staff (Teacher Education and/or OMA) will conduct site visits. Additionally, students will be asked to meet with BB staff at least once a month, or as often as needed, to discuss any concerns they may be having or offer feedback on their experience. TM’s will be required to complete a log report that includes hour’s worked and daily activities. Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:57:30 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#blugold http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Finance We are starting a financial literacy program for our clients. Students will act as mentors to the clients. The program is a three month program. Students will meet with clients on a weekly basis to help them reach their financial goals. The students will help them identify goals and help them create a plan to reach those goals. At the start of the program, we will train the students on how to help the clients create goals and plans for themselves. Throughout the program, we will meet with students to track the progress of our clients. Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:16:30 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Finance http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#heal The Healing Field is coming to Eau Claire on September 18th through the 20th at CVTC on Clairemont Ave. The Healing Field is a Child Abuse Prevention Memorial. There will be approximately 1, 400 flags flown on the green space next to the large CTVT parking on of south side of Clairemont Avenue. Each one of the 1, 400 flags is represents one of the children who die annually in the United States because of Child Abuse. All the funds that are being raised as a result of this event coming to Eau Claire are being used locally to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Eau Claire and the Children's Service Society of Wisconsin. The Exchange Clubs of Eau Claire presenting this memorial. For more information on the Healing Field please go to the following website: http://healingfield.org/eauclaire/ we are in need of volunteers to help set up the field, flags and also for the take down of the flags. The date and times that we need the help are as follows. There will be walking and some lifting involved in these activities. Volunteers are encouraged to help as they feel they are able. We are encouraging volunteers who are representing a particular organization to wear a t-shirt representing that organization at this event as there will be spectators, and media there off and on. September 16th - 8:00 a.m. till done - field set up. Marking of locations of flags, tent set up, and stage construction. September 17th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 till done. Placing rebar in ground to hold flags and setting up flags. September 20th - 2:30 p.m. to done - disassemble field If you can spare one hour or all day we need your help. Please contact Karen Hauck at khauck@gsnwgl.org or at 715-829-0707 for questions and to notify us if you are able to help. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:27:12 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#heal http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#Activity Heritage Court Memory Care is seeking volunteers to help direct activities for residents such as: exercise, bingo, cards, board games, trivia, reading short stories, art projects, and any other hobbies the volunteer may want to share. We are looking for friendly, positive, helpful, and caring personalities. We are primarily looking for volunteers on the weekends but are more than happy to take volunteers for weekdays Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:52:17 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#Activity http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#Bowl Wii Bowling Class- Teach a 2-4 week class on Wii Bowling during the month of November 2009. Class should cover setting up the Wii station, how to play the game, and practice time. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:56:7 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectseniorcitizens.htm#Bowl http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Girl Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes provides fun, educational one-day events throughout the school year to girls of all ages. Students are needed to run activity stations at various events. Schedules are flexible - help at one event or at five. Our organization will provide students with volunteer details two weeks before the event ensuring plenty of time to become familiarized with volunteer responsibilities. Girl Scout events cover a wide range of topics that girls are interested in today: arts/culture, health/wellness, science, leadership/adventure, and camp/outdoors. Dates and times for events in the Eau Claire area can be found on our website and transportation can be provided if needed. Dates Needed: 10/17/09 through 12/5/09 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:59:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsummeryouthactivities.htm#Girl http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#Earth The EDPC, in collaboration with select groups from the UWEC Campus and greater community organizes and facilitates a community-wide Earth Day Celebration. This event attracts hundreds of people each year. We are looking for two to three students willing to assist with one or more of the following: •Advertising the event •Recruiting volunteers to assist with the event and supervising volunteers the day of the event Dates Needed: 10/1/09 through 4/24/09 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:3:4 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#Earth http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#VSA Each student would become a volunteering member of the choir, assisting those around them, engaging in socialization and fun through music, helping everyone succeed. Jen Davis, choir director, will supervise and lead the group each rehearsal and performance, assisting and guiding service-learning students when needed. Dates Needed: 9/29/09 through 12/08/09 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:7:10 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#VSA http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Clean The Community Table recently moved to a new facility. Our new location seats three times as many people as our previous home, and the kitchen has quadrupled in size. We are looking for a student cleaning crew to help us keep our larger, brighter facility looking new. This is a great opportunity for students to witness firsthand the needs of the Eau Claire community. Volunteers are encouraged to eat and build community with guests. The Community Table will provide a short orientation to students regarding the history and mission of The Community Table, as well as information about hunger and poverty in the Eau Claire community. Students are also required to attend a debriefing session at the end of the semester. The purpose of this session is to evaluate and discuss the service-learning experience. Students will be supervised by TCT staff members. Orientation and debrief will be provided by the Director and/or the Kitchen Manager. Dates Needed: 9/8/09 through 12/31/09 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:12:55 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Clean http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#book To promote literacy, library and curriculum books that are no longer needed are available to sell. The donation of gently used children's and adult books are also accepted. The Friends group has 2 book stores on Amazon. All books are screened to see if they are valuable enough to post for sale on Amazon.com. A Friends member will train the students how to screen the books by scanning in the ISBN number of the book on Amazon, checking the prices for the book on Amazon against our criteria for posting to Amazon and sorting the books accordingly. Books that are not posted on Amazon.com will be sold in our book sales for $.25 or $.50. Students are needed to assist with the setup and operation of our book sales, which occur four times per year. Profits from Amazon book sales and our local book sales are used to support literacy projects or grants in the schools. Books that don't sell are donated to many local charities. Dates Needed: 9-14-09 through 6-1-2010 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:16:49 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#book http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#aqua Fish and plants growing in equilibrium - we need a student to help with our school wide Aquaponics program. Be a part of creating these systems and teaching the children about all the wonderful science that goes into it. Orientation, training, and supervision will be given by the Partnership Coordinator. Dates Needed: 9-14-09 through 6-4-10 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:23:37 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#aqua http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#nursing Simulation is an educational tool used in the Dept of Nursing. Often, nursing students practice nursing skills on mannequins. Some mannequins have computerized functions that simulate breathing, pulse, ect. Sometimes students need to practice a series of functions and a "scenario" is developed in which the mannequins provide real time voice responses because an operator is listening and providing the response. The Dept. of Nursing is currently not staffed to optimize the use of scenario's but is aware of a number of areas that could be increased with service learning assistance from students with a theater arts background. Areas for student involvement include: creating make-up wounds that can be applied to the mannequins, costuming consultation and then costume making (for quick change needs between different scenario's), learning basic background scripts and then playing and ad-libing parts for voicing scenario's. Dates Needed: 09/02/09 through 05/20/10 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:29:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#nursing http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#threshing "The Threshing" is a full length musical depicting local history in the 1920's in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. It is written by a local author and a local composer. It will be performed at the State Theatre from Jan 21-24, 2010. Brief summary of the musical, The Threshing, : 1920's, Viola Geisler, approx 16 years old, daughter of farmers in Fall Creek. Only child. Viola can never please her mother. Father is absent often in business that is somewhat unknown. Viola looks to her father for help; and when he is there, he does help her and softens the blows of his wife. However, the biggest burden on Viola is there is no one to take over the family farm except for her. She wishes for a brother that was never born. She resents her position in life. The threshing season is upon her and the work load is heavy. Complicating the issue, the young man that she confides in falls in love with her, and she doesn't recognize it, at first. Eventually, Viola finds herself falling in love with this young man of whom her mother and surprisingly her father disapprove. Dates Needed: 09-09 through 01-24-10 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:34:17 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#threshing http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#theatre Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. A full-length Broadway musical to be performed in the Osseo-Fairchild Community Auditorium October 15 through 18, 2009. Needed personnel: Actors, musicians for the orchestra pit, costume help, props, set, make-up, hair, marketing and promotion, house management, lights, and sound personnel. Dates Needed: Sep 2009 through Oct 2009 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:36:45 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#theatre http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsportsathletics.htm#coach The Eau Claire Area School District is looking for UWEC students who are interested in coaching middle school athletics. The middle school athletic program is participatory based and has a no-cut policy. Volunteers will work closely with school coaches to enhance the students' experience in athletics. DeLong, Northstar and South Middle Schools participate in a conference along with Chippewa Falls, Altoona and Menomonie middle schools. UWEC interns would be expected to be at practice on a regular basis, help with the execution of the practice plan and work closely with the professional coach. Dates Needed: 9-7-09 through 5-7-09 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:40:0 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsportsathletics.htm#coach http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#PAINT Make a painting for a tenant, based on his input. Needs: support an artist who can no longer paint due to health reasons Role and function: work with tenant to make an oil painting based on a vision he had; periodically meet with tenant regarding progress and needed revisions on the painting. Orientation: will facilitate initial tenant meeting in public place with student Training: none - student who takes the project must have oil painting skills and able to start the painting from scratch with tenants input Supervision: will facilitate meetings between tenant and student as needed Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:54:53 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#PAINT http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#ICE This is a maintenance project that will include approximately 200' of puncheon/boardwalk structures, slight reroutes, and signage upgrades to bring the Ice Age NST in this area up to standard and provide a premier hiking experience to users. Participants interested in trail building will receive hands-on training in advanced trail construction techniques by volunteer crew leaders and IATA staff as part of our Mobile Skills Crew (MSC) program. No experience is necessary! If trail building isn't your cup of tea, we have plenty of other roles for you, including volunteer support and event publicity. Visit Ice Age Trail Alliance on the web at www.iceagetrail.org Dates Needed: 10/8/09 through 10/11/09 Please use the link below to sign-up for this project: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=AgkA4edjIAvV1nZISVCmPQ_3d_3d Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:57:34 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#ICE http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#CHOIR Choir Director and/or Assistant. We have many talented children at the Montessori school who love to sing, but we need someone to lead the effort. You will have an experienced vocalist/choir director as an advisor as well as a piano accompanist, if you need one. You would hold practices at the school either after school or during lunch and hold at least one concert. Dates Needed: 09-21-09 through 06-01-2010. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:0:16 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#CHOIR http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Construction We are looking for volunteers to help with construction of the house. No construction experience is necessary. While you are on site you will be working with our construction site supervisor to determine what your capabilities and interests are. After a short training you will be working with the Fresh Start participants on that day's project. Projects include, but are not limited to: framing, roofing, insulating, dry walling, flooring, landscaping and painting. Use of power tools may be necessary depending on the project. Dates Needed: 09/01/09 through 05/01/10 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:4:32 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Construction http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Begin This is the first year that 5th graders from elementary schools in the Eau Claire and surrounding areas will be included with the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Beginnings Program. Site Coordinators and Mentors will be at the schools three to five times a week, roughly 5 hours per week, to assist wherever is needed. Our mentors are to educate and inspire students towards the promise of a higher education for themselves. And of course to have fun too! The Blugold Beginnings program for 5th graders offers the following and much more: -Tutoring - Homework help - Mentoring - Study skills - Life skills - Leadership skills - Summer camps - UW-Eau Claire Campus Exploration. Dates Needed: 9/09 through 5/10. Visit Blugold Beginnings on the web at www.uwec.edu/dos/blugoldbeginnings Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:17:14 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Begin http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Dimes We are currently beginning the planning process of putting together a Telethon or Jail & Bail event for this coming December. We will be contacting locals of the Wausau area to involve the community. We will also be putting together advertisements and announcements to publicize the event. Being that March of Dimes hosts events year round, there is a continuous opening in planning, organizing, and advertising events. This is a hands-on practical experience suitable for any major ranging from business to creative writing to social services to public relations. We work 1- on-1 with students to tailor projects that are most-closely related with their path of study. Visit March of Dimes on the web at marchofdimes.com/Wisconsin Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:19:26 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Dimes http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Library Robbins Elementary School Library The student(s) would shelve books, assist with check in, prepare displays, and pull books requested by teachers and students here and at other schools. Both I and our volunteer coordinator will train the student in the aspects of librarianship s/he will need to know in order to have a successful service learning experience. Dates Needed: 09/28/09 through 06/01/10. Visit Robbins Elementary School on the web at http://www.robbins.ecasd.k12.wi.us/ Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:21:29 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Library http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Girl Sign Language interpreter- A deaf mother of a local Girl Scout would like to attend each of her daughters meetings and help out with what she can during the meetings, need an interpreter to help her communicate with other girls and leaders. First meeting is 9/29 from 6:30 to 7:30. This will be a very important meeting for parents and a ton of information is going to be addressed during this meeting. We do not require parents to stay at the regular meetings during the year, however, this parent did request to help out at all of the meetings. After the meeting on 9/29, we will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Tues (unless there is no school then we will not have a meeting), and our last meeting for the year will be May. Dates Needed: 9/29/200 through 5/1/2009. Visit Girl Scouts on the web at www.gsnwgl.org Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:26:58 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Girl http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Dairy We are looking for a student who would be willing to come to our facility and tutor our participants in math and possibly other subjects. The volunteer would be helping at-risk young adults learn basic math skills that are needed for construction. Our hours are Monday-Thursday 9-3. Dates Needed: 10/05/09 through 05/01/10. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:14:53 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#Dairy http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#computer We have several old computers that haven't been used in some time. We’re looking for a volunteer to come and check them out - make sure they are still usable, see what operating systems they have and if these need to be replaced, make sure they all have Office on them and see how much memory they have available.Our program runs Monday-Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Dates Needed: 10/05/09 through 11/05/09. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:17:7 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#computer http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#youth UWEC Students would volunteer their time to help tutor students and supervise them in social situations and physical fitness activities. Most of the students that show up are Hmong. Hours are from 3-6pm Monday through Friday. UWEC students may choose which days fit their schedule. Student volunteers must be responsible as well as able to work with middle school students in an appropriate matter. We require that all volunteers have background check which the YMCA will conduct. If students pass the background check, they will be trained between the hours of 3pm and 6pm on a day that works for them. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:19:16 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#youth http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#CHP Some of the members of CHP are developmentally disabled and need assistance and coaching to be involved in community activities. At the same time, these people may need to get out of the home for a while to provide respite for family members and caregivers. The project will focus on recruitment of students to provide respite services for family members/caregivers of members with developmental disabilities. We want to match the student caregiver to the member so that there is a good "fit" in terms of interests, so that it is an enjoyable and positive experience for both the member and the student. In working with Service Learning students, we hope to enhance relationship development and continuity of service for members. Visit Community Health Partnership on the web at www.communityhealthpartnership.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:20:46 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectsocialservices.htm#CHP http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#culture Small group of students are eager to know about Japan and Japanese language. University student visit the group at elementary and middle schools to teach Japan and Japanese language. The orations and training are provided. Time frame is flexible during the school day or after school. Dates Needed: 10/12/09 through 6/01/10. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:15:55 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#culture http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#tutors Japanese language learners need tutoring help with their homework and preparing for tests and quizzes. Tutors will come to Memorial students’ study hall hour during the day (8:00-3:00) 2-3 times a week for 40 minutes. Tutors must like to work with high school students. An orientation is provided before tutoring starts. Dates Needed: 10/12/09 through 6/01/10 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:17:24 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectschoolactivities.htm#tutors http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Graphic Help design an appropriate logo for the CVJO that can be used on a website, on promotional materials, and other areas as needed. The executive committee would like to see at least two or three options. Dates Needed: 10/12/09 through 12/1/09. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:20:33 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Graphic http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Web The project will be to design and create an appropriate website for the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. The website must be targeted at the general public with easily accessible information regarding the orchestra. The student must be familiar with website design. We believe the project should take 20-40 hours to complete, so we are willing to work with multiple students if they want to divide up the workload. Dates Needed: 10/12/09 through 12/1/09. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:21:43 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#Web http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Turkey Student(s) would be helping to prepare the meal for our Thanksgiving dinner. Hope Gospel Mission invites you to our annual Thanksgiving Banquet on November 26th from 12:00 p.m –2:00 p.m. at the Men’s Shelter at 8 South Farwell Street Eau Claire, WI. Come as a volunteer or our special guest. Either way, it is an opportunity to give or receive not only an amazing meal, but warmth and fellowship. We also welcome donations of food for the meal. “Hope” to see you there. Dates Needed: 11/2/09 through 11/26/09. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:12:42 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#Turkey http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#TICK We are interested in conducting tick surveillance in Eau Claire, Chippewa, Trempealeau and St. Croix counties during the 2009 gun deer season (Nov. 21 – Nov. 29). A pair of volunteers would go to a selected deer registration station, collect samples of ticks from deer being brought in and collect some information about where the deer was harvested. Ticks are collected from the head of the deer using forceps and put into a labeled collection vial filled with ethanol. We are hoping to get samples from 50 deer per registration station. This is a two day project to qualify for a 15 hour service learning project. Volunteers would be expected to go to one station on Saturday and another station on Sunday (there is the possibility of doing the second day the following Saturday or Sunday). Volunteers would spend approximately 6 hours at each station (9 AM until 3 PM). Each pair of volunteers will need to provide their own transportation. Reimbursement for gas mileage and lunch will be provided. A mandatory training session (1 hour) will be conducted sometime during the week of Nov. 14. At this time the materials needed to conduct the tick surveillance will be handed out. Dates Needed: 11/21/09 through 11/29/09. We are looking for 10 students to help. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:15:21 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectenvironmental.htm#TICK http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#SWIM We seek to develop a new logo for our organization. We have requested ideas from members for the past 2 years and no one has stepped up with anything substantial. I have a few ideas of what this should or might look like but have very little artistic talent to devote to this project. The logo would be used on the web site, on clothing that is sold at meets, on T-shirts that are given away as participation awards at events. A couple of thoughts -- somehow have a blue heron/lake type bird along side or on a swimming lane marker with the wording of Minnesota Masters Swimming and somehow have an active swimmer figure involved. We would like to have a 2 color +/or four color format with black and white also available. Dates Needed: 10/21/09 through 3/1/10. Visit MN Masters Swimming Group on the web at www.minnesotamasters.com Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:17:17 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectcomputertechnology.htm#SWIM http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#junior We are in need of two students who are interested in marketing, event planning and learning about our non-profit structure. We have monthly and yearly events that we plan and are seeking an individual that is interested in fundraising and special events planning. Some of the additional duties of our volunteers are: mail assembly, website editing, and marketing material creation and distribution. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:51:3 UTC http://www.uwec.edu/sl/projectvariedopportunities.htm#junior