First-year students will serve at 11 agencies in the Fox Cities communtiy to make an IMPACT in your community, MEET new people and CONNECT with their city this Saturday 9/14 from 1-5 PM. Thank you to the 170 students who have already signed up! We have only a few slots left so please email volunteer.center@lawrence.edu if you would like to sign up. Advanced registration is required. Volunteer opportunities will be provided by: Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley, Riverview Gardens, Brewster Village adult home, Sustainable Lawrence University Garden, Building for Kid Children’s Museum, Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Fox Valley, Chances Animal Rescue, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley and Habitat ReStore of the Greater Fox Cities.
Goodbye 2012-13 school year. Hello summer!
Lawrence University does not provide instruction during the summer months and students are now entering their summer break. A few students remain on campus to pursue internships in the Fox Cities or on-campus research/employment. All VCSC programs are now closed and will resume late September/Early October 2013. Thank you for a successful year!
Now Hiring Lawrentian Students to Work in the VCSC!
Want to get paid to help others volunteer and become more aware of important social justice issues? Current job opportunities can be found under “employment” to the left.
Full-time Gap Year Opportunity in the VCSC
Attention SENIORS and LU alumni: We are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA to serve with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley and the LU VCSC during the 2013-14 year. Learn more under “employment” to the left.
MLK, Jr. Day of Service 2013
The registration for the MLK, Jr. National Day of Service is now closed. Thank you to the over 420 students, staff and faculty who signed up to participate this Monday, Jan. 21. You will receive an email reminder today (Jan. 18) which will include your schedule for the day. See you on Monday!
Winter Break Volunteer Opportunities
Your community still needs you! With the extra time you have during Winter Break, why not volunteer? Numerous organizations are in need of volunteers for multiple short-term and one-time-only opportunities, especially around the busy holiday season. Help out at your area food pantry! Assist with gift wrapping for a local group! Serve food at a homeless shelter or holiday gathering! Sort items at a local thrift store! Assist with projects at the local community center! Play sports with kids through afterschool programs! These are just some of the many opportunities available! If you are interested, please contact the Volunteer Center at volunteer.center@lawrence.edu.
VITAL Tutors Needed!
Need some volunteer hours? Do you like working with kids? Want to help a kid get through school? Sign up to be a VITAL tutor! Take an hour out of your week to meet with a student and help with their school work. You get to decide which subject you’re most comfortable tutoring, and which age group you want to help out. All you need to do is sign up online at http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/student_dean/volunteer/Lawrence_Programs/VITAL/index.shtml to get started. Perks include: Getting to know a great kid, hours of service on your resume, and maybe even some free food and good times. Contact Elise Massicotte at elise.a.massicotte@lawrence.edu with any questions.
Top 5 Reasons to Like our Facebook Page!
- You get to see all of the volunteer opportunities and social justice events we put on for the community. Plus, if you click attend, you get reminders the day of the event so you never forget!
- You get to tag yourself and your friends in pictures from our events. You’ll never be without an awesome profile picture again!
- You can see all of the links that our staff finds inspiring and shares with all of our friends on Facebook. Videos about social justice, election websites, poverty blogs – we find the best stuff on the internet and share it with you.
- You’ll have another way to get in contact with us questions or suggestions about events or how to volunteer in the Appleton community.
- You can take the first step towards breaking the Lawrence bubble by checking out all the information we post about the Appleton community! Appleton has a lot to offer students and we love sharing it with our fans.
Now that you’re convinced, go like our Facebook page!
February Saturday of Service!
Spend a Saturday with the Volunteer and Community Service Center as we help sort donations and do general cleaning at Saint Vincent’s Thrift Store. Transportation will be provided. Saturdays of Services are a great way to serve without long term commitment.
February 18th, 10-2 pm
Sign up here to reserve your spot!
Hungry for social justice? Attend the VCSC’s Hunger Banquet!
Hungry for social justice? Interested in learning more about hunger in the Fox Valley? Attend the Volunteer Center’s Hunger Banquet. First, get HUNGRY in a simulation of hunger in the Fox Valley (don’t worry, everyone will get FOOD!). Then, get FILLED with information about what the Salvation Army and the Community Garden Partnership are doing to fight hunger and how you can help.
Thursday, February 16, 7 pm, Hurvis Room (WCC). Cost is one meal swipe or $7 culinary cash.
If you would like to attend, please SIGN UP HERE. The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 13th. Hope to see you there!