| SHaRP |
[Jan. 26th, 2006|11:12 am] |
Student Homeless Aid Relief Project (SHaRP) is looking for volunteers to help with packaging and distributing lunches to the homeless this quarter. We meet every other week on Thursday evening.
Our next packaging will be today, Thursday, Jan 26 @ 8PM in the Terrace Vista. There will be a distribution on Saturday, Jan 28 @ 11AM. Meet us in Lot 24!
For more information, please contact sharpucr@gmail.com and visit SHaRP's website at http://sharpucr.cjb.net/
We hope to see you tonight!! |
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| Updating LiveJournal |
[Dec. 30th, 2005|03:59 pm] |
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The UHP Live Journal is in the process of being updated. You can reference last year's postings below for community service ideas or go the community service section on honors.ucr.edu |
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| The Community Service Form |
[Dec. 8th, 2005|12:08 pm] |
Everytime you finish a community service opportunity, it is required that you fill out a CS Form to validate that you completed your hours. Do not forget that it must be signed by the Supervisor/Coordinator of the community service event that you participated in. Also, note down the name and contact information of the Community Service Organization's representative. For example, if you go on a Corazon de Vida trip, you would have the form signed by the Trip Leader. Or, if you are working for Adopt-a-Pumpkin, you would have the form signed by one of the Mentors in the Community Service Committee.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader (it's free) to download the CS form: http://honors.ucr.edu/files/CS_Form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html |
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| Corazon de Vida |
[May. 9th, 2005|08:31 pm] |
There is an upcoming Corazon de Vida trip on MAY 21. If you would like to go on the trip, reserve your seat by emailing trips@corazondevida.org, with the following information in the body of the email:
Your name
That you want to go with the UCR group on 5/21
A $25 donation is asked to help pay the cost of the bus. You must also have with you a valid US ID, like a driver's license or US passport. The ability to speak spanish is not a requirement, so do not worry about that. The purpose of the trip is to bring enough food to make them lunch for the day, to bring arts and crafts for the orphans, and also just to spend some time with these underprivileged children. We depart from Lot 24 (by the police station) by 5:45 AM, and usually return around 5 or 6 PM the same day. Going on only one trip will satisfy the 10 hour requirement for the learning contract, but I hope that you will continue to support Corazon throughout the quarter. Email soon because space is limited.
Upcoming trips are as follows, but are subject to change: May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th and November 19th.
If you have any other questions, please email Justin Rausa at jraus001@student.ucr.edu |
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| Habitat for Humanity |
[Apr. 30th, 2005|09:24 am] |
Ever wanted to be a part of Habitat for Humanity?
Want to help build homes for needy families?
If so, you can join Honors RA Lina Mao on Saturday May 7th.
There are two shifts available - 8am to 12 noon and 12 noon to 4pm.
You can choose one or both shifts.
If you are interested please contact Lina via her email address - jmao001@student.ucr.edu
The deadline to contact Lina is Wednesday May 4th! |
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| Hand in Hand |
[Apr. 30th, 2005|09:24 am] |
Hand in Hand has been very busy preparing for AID Kenya week, May 2-May 6.
The objective of this week is to raise awareness about AIDS while fundraising money to build orphan sanctuaries in Kenya for children who have lost their parents to the AIDS epidemic. As one of our main fundraising events, we will be putting together a quilt made up of squares sponsored by businesses, organizations and individuals. When the quilt is finished, it will be flown to Kenya along with the raised funds, to hopefully be hung in one of the orphanages as a visual display of all the people who are supporting these children.
WE NEED YOU to help us sell some of our quilt squares in A&I.
We're going to be setting up a table by the fishbowl in front of the cafeteria during the dinner hours, from 5:00-7:00pm (just like Adopt-A-Pumpkin).
Please sign up at the Honors Office front counter for a shift.
Please direct any questions to Shelley Yee - handinhanducr@yahoo.com
Or Justin Rausa - justin.rausa@email.ucr.edu |
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| HAND IN HAND |
[Apr. 24th, 2005|09:05 am] |
Hand in Hand is a student organization at UCR dedicated to serving the underserved. We have recently been contacted by the University of Redlands to help with Rotary International's "Quarters for Kenya" project, which aims to increase AIDS awarenes while raising $250,000 for building sanctuaries for Kenyan orphans who have lost their parents to the AIDS epidemic.
As Hand in Hand would like to help Rotary raise as much money as possible for this noble cause, we now turn to our fellow service organizations at UCR to join us in our efforts. We will be having an informational meeting on Monday, April 25th at 6:30pm in Terrace Room C. At this meeting, you can learn more about Rotary International, the efforts already underway at the University of Redlands, and the fundraising project that Hand in Hand is planning. Most importantly, though, you will have the opportunity to find out how you can do your part in supporting the Kenyan orphans.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at handinhanducr@yahoo.com. I truly hope that I will have the chance to meet you in person at our meeting, and I especially look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you in fulfilling this humanitarian cause.
Sincerely,
Shelley Yee
Director of Volunteers and Events, Hand in Hand
Find out what's new with Hand in Hand at http://handinhanducr.proboards43.com |
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| RELAY FOR LIFE |
[Apr. 24th, 2005|09:04 am] |
Need community service for spring quarter?
Here's a great way to get it...RELAY FOR LIFE
So here's the deal. We get a team together (this is where you guys come in). On May 14th, the team goes down to Ramona High School to participate in a 24 hour relay (that means we are out there from the morning of the 14th to the morning of the 15th). At least one member of the team has to be on the track at all times during the 24 hours. We spend the night in tents and wake up to a wonderful pancake breakfast (which our team will be helping to coordinate) in the morning. Now, you don't have to be out there for all 24 hours. You can come out and participate for as long as you wish. But really, it is an amazing experience. Pretty much you get to just hang out with friends the whole time and there are activities planned to keep you guys busy. We had a good time last year and hope that all you guys will come out to make it just as fun this year.
If you're interested in participating, email me back and let me know. This is a fundraising event...all of the money that we raise goes straight to the American Cancer Society to aid in finding a cure for cancer. So the more money we raise, the better. We will be setting up tables (Adopt-a-Pumpkin style) at A&I and commons in the coming weeks. If you want to get some community service that way, email me with days and times that you will be available. I will hold a team meeting some time within the next two weeks.
You can come to the meeting with no obligation to join the team. Just come to hear what Relay is all about.
Shawn Quinlan - Team Captain
squin001@student.ucr.edu |
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| ORANGE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL |
[Apr. 24th, 2005|09:02 am] |
Calling All Volunteers!!
It’s that time of year to exhibit with pride UCR's renown citrus collection and celebrate the History of Riverside through the Orange Blossom Festival, May 21-May 22, 2005.
Each year UCR hosts a Citrus Variety Tasting booth at the Orange Blossom Festival. This activity requires a tremendous amount of volunteer power and we are always thankful for the help and dedication of our volunteers. We are again asking for your help. All of our volunteers will receive an official Festival tee shirt, free of charge!
We expect this year’s festival to be better than ever. Our location has changed from last year. The booth location will be between Lemon and Lime streets, on Mission Inn Avenue in front of the Riverside Public Library. Currently, we are recruiting for 21 people per 3-hour shift. Consider volunteering with a friend and enjoying the festival before or after your shift.
Volunteers for Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 are needed for the following shifts:
Morning: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Mid Morning/Early Afternoon: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Noon to Mid-Afternoon: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mid Afternoon to Early Evening: 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
**We also need 15 volunteers to help set-up the booth on Friday, May 20th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.**
If you are interested in participating in this year's event or have questions, please contact Mary Darnell at X24799 at Mary.Darnell@ucr.edu. |
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| SHaRP |
[Apr. 23rd, 2005|11:15 pm] |
Student Homeless Aid Relief Project (SHaRP) is looking for volunteers to help with packaging and distributing lunches to the homeless this quarter.
Our next packaging will be Thursday, May 5 @ 8PM in the International Lounge. There will be a distribution on Saturday, May 7 @ 11AM. Meet us in Lot 24!
For more information, please contact sharpucr@gmail.com and visit SHaRP's website at http://sharpucr.cjb.net/</b>
***We are also looking for dedicated individuals to serve on next year's officer team-- an excellent leadership opportunity*** |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 23rd, 2005|07:40 pm] |
Dear Honors Students,
The following community service opportunity is from the Youth Community Service Project (YCSP), an organization started by fellow Honors students. If you are interested please contact Daniel Chow. His contact information is included in the message below.
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Purpose:
To tutor and mentor the youth of Riverside, primarily, but not limited to, within the Casa Blanca Child Care Center.
What we do?
We help the instructors at the Casa Blanca Child Care Center teach and play with the kids. Children are typically 3-5 years old and are from the local Riverside community.
When:
Monday: 1:00-2:00
Tuesday: 9:00-10:00
Wednesday: 1:00-2:00
Thursday: 1:00-2:00
Friday: 9:00-10:00
Who to contact?
Contact Daniel Chow at dchow002@student.ucr.edu for more information |
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| Young at Heart |
[Apr. 23rd, 2005|11:43 am] |
If you're looking for a fun and easy way to get those hours then look no further than Young @ Heart.
The group meets on Saturdays from in Lot 24 (By the Police Station and Amy S. Harrison Field) at 12:45 and then carpools over to the nearby Sunrise Retirement Center and stays until 3pm. We also have recently expanded our organization's borders to include the Integrated Care Community,however, in order to visit this facility, you must be able to provide proof of a T.B. Shot to ensure the health of the residents there.
Young @ Heart is a community service program that dedicates itself to interaction and entertainment with Senior Citizens. Whether your giving a nice old lady a manicure, playing BINGO in the dining hall or just sitting down with someone and having a chat, you'll find yourself having so much fun that you won't want to leave after the short 2 hour weekly visits. Along with our regular visits we also have really great holiday parties that are a blast not only for the residents but for us as well, just ask anyone who was at the Halloween party and they'll tell you the same.
Please contact Gregory S. Meeh at gmeeh001@student.ucr.edu for more information. |
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| Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful |
[Apr. 23rd, 2005|10:05 am] |
Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Supports Beautification
KRCB is dedicated to keeping the streets, parks, schools and other outdoor public areas in the City of Riverside free of litter and graffiti, and blooming with trees and flowers. In 2003 alone, KRCB picked up 423,234 pounds of trash and planted 326 trees in Riverside.
For more information about KRCB or to volunteer, visit http://www.krcb.com/ or call 951 683-7100. Or, you may call Donna Michalka, 2004 Chair of the KRCB Board at 951 571-5363.
KRCB should be familiar to many of you, remember SUHP? |
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| Tutoring Positions |
[Feb. 1st, 2005|10:40 pm] |
Are you looking for community service hours for the Winter 2005 or Spring 2005 quarters?
If so, there is an opportunity to volunteer at Emerson Elementary School as a tutor, class aid, computer tech or organizer for lunchtime sports. Emerson is located at 4660 Ottawa Ave, Riverside (about 2 miles from the University). Please respond to Angela at angela.esteron@ucr.edu with your name and student ID for more information. |
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| Daffodil Days |
[Feb. 1st, 2005|10:37 pm] |
Dear Fellow UHP Student:
What is Daffodil Days?
Daffodil Days is an opportunity for people to join in the fight against cancer and save more lives. Dollars raised through the sale of daffodils support ground-breaking research, public education reinforcing the importance of early detection and prevention, patient services and advocacy. Daffodil Days also furthers the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Please read the attached flyer (if you would like a copy of the flier, email jraus001@student.ucr.edu). We need your support and participation on behalf of the American Medical Student Association and the American Cancer Society. Thank you
Sincerely,
Lynn Chen
Student Coordinator |
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| UHP Community Service Committee |
[Jan. 31st, 2005|07:36 pm] |
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: Because it wanted to make Valentine's Day Cards for the needy!
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Your Community Service Committee is sponsoring a Valentine's Day Card Making Drive. Just drop by the Honors Office any day of next week (2/07-2/11), and make Valentine's Day Cards for those living in the Grand Terrace Assisted Living Facility for a minimum of one hour intervals. We will have sign in/sign out sheets closely guarded by Angela Esteron- so you must check in and check out with her to receive community service credit for your card-designing abilities. If you do choose to participate in the event, please put forth your best effort; these cards will be distributed to individuals in need of special attention, so the thought DOES count.
If you would also like to distribute the cards the Saturday (2/12) of that week from 2-4PM, I will see if I can get you rides there. If you would like to drive there on your own, please make sure to check in with an honors peer mentor upon arrival.
These hospice patients are terminally ill and live in the "Grand Terrace Assisted Living Facility" and its right on Barton Avenue (Taking 215 N from the 60 - less than 10 minutes from campus).
justin rausa
jraus001@student.ucr.edu OR contact any other peer mentor on the CS commitee. |
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| MESA Day |
[Jan. 28th, 2005|09:24 pm] |
On Saturday, March 5, 2005, MESA Schools Program is hosting its annual MESA DAY Middle School and High School Preliminary Competitions at UC Riverside. Approximately 300 -400 students from local middle schools and high schools will compete for the opportunity to advance to Regionals and for scholarships.
We need volunteers from 7:00am to 4:00pm to assist with various logistics. Whatever assistance you can offer is appreciated. In preparation for MESA DAY, volunteers are asked to attend one of the following Volunteer Information/Training Meetings:
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
6:00pm to 7:00pm or 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Bourns A265
Thursday, February 24, 2005
5:30pm to 6:30pm or 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Surge 284
FOOD WILL BE SERVED. Anyone interested in serving as a volunteer for MESA DAY and to RSVP for one the trainings may contact Micki Clowney at (951) 827-2746 or mclowney@engr.ucr.edu.
Respectfully yours,
Micki Clowney
MESA Program Coordinator
MESA Schools Program
UC Riverside
mclowney@engr.ucr.edu
(951) 827-2746 |
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| Hand in Hand |
[Jan. 26th, 2005|06:19 am] |
Dear Students,
Because many of you are looking for ways to become involved in your community, Hand in Hand would like to invite you to join us in our service efforts. Hand in Hand is a new student organization here at UCR whose ultimate purpose is to serve the underserved. With the intention to provide community services to people in need (including, but not limited to, the homeless, the abused, and victims of natural disasters), Hand in Hand is designed to give compassionate students the opportunity to take a part in these goals while also gaining an invaluable sense of responsibility and achievement.
Hand in Hand's primary ongoing activity is working at Project Food--a program at the First Congregational Church in Riverside that provides food to the homeless every Wednesday between 3:00 and 7:00pm. In addition to Project Food, it is our hope that we can coordinate our efforts with other established organizations in order to meet the needs of our community through special projects with Ronald McDonald House, the San Bernardino Blood Bank, and tsunami/hurricane relief as well. The ways in which we can better serve our community are endless.
If you are interested in signing up to volunteer at Project Food, or would just like more information about our organization, please feel free to contact us at handinhanducr@yahoo.com, and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and/or add you to our growing list of volunteers.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
The Hand in Hand Officers |
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| Conversation Partners |
[Jan. 3rd, 2005|07:38 pm] |
Dear Honors Students,
The following announcement is from the Learning Center. Please refer to the contact info herein with any questions.
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Conversation Partners volunteer to meet two hours a week and talk with international graduate students who need practice to improve their spoken English and serve as Teaching Assistants. Conversation Partners get to know interesting students from other cultures, add worthwhile volunteer experience to their resumes, and qualify for a 40% discount on Learning Center services.
For questions, please contact Gary Westfahl at 909-827-5229, x25229, or gary.westfahl@ucr.edu .
Gary Westfahl
Coordinator, English Programs
The Learning Center 052
University of California
Riverside CA 92521
951-827-5229
gary.westfahl@ucr.edu |
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| Campus Safety Escort Service |
[Oct. 8th, 2004|12:00 pm] |
The Safety Escort Service is seeking volunteers. Below you will find some brief information about this opportunity as well as a link to the application materials.
Mission Statement
The Campus Safety Escort Service at the University of California, Riverside ensures the safety of students, faculty, and staff by walking them to their destination.
Volunteering
Volunteering with the CSES is a 2 hour per week commitment for the academic quarter. This includes Finals Week. No prior experience is needed. All applicants must provide two non-related references and sign-up for an interview with a Campus Safety Escort Service coordinator. If selected, applicants will undergo a combination of classroom and field training. Note that even though you may finish the Honors 10-hour requirement early in the quarter, you must continue to work for CSES until the end of the quarter if you want the CSES advisors to sign off your Community Service form.
Application: http://www.escortservice.ucr.edu/volunteer.lasso |
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