Walk-Bike Summit - April 11-12, 2013

Walk-Bike Summit - April 11-12

The first state-wide Walk-Bike Summit is scheduled to take place on April 11-12, 2013  in Frankfort, KY. The goal is to bring together bicycling and pedestrian enthusiasts, planners, local and state officials, professionals and national experts to strengthen and integrate cycling and pedestrian activities in Kentucky communities. Special guests include the Lieutenant Governor and senior staff from the KY Transportation Cabinet.  Registration rates range from $25-$75 and scholarships are available. For more information or to register, visit http://kywalkbikesummit.com

 

 

Rotary Peace Fellowship - July 1

Rotary Peace Fellowship: July 1, 2013 for 2014

Applications are available for the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Annually, up to 100 fellows are selected to earn a master’s-level degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers: Australia, England, Sweden, Japan, the United States or Thailand. The 2014 Academic term deadline is July 1, 2013. Applications may be found on their website. Please email trafton@rotarylexky.org with questions.

Fayette Alliance Hydration Station Run the Bluegrass - March 30

 

Fayette Alliance Hydration Station Run The Bluegrass - March 30

Fayette Alliance Hydration Station Run The Bluegrass will take place on Saturday, March 30 from 8 am – noon at Keeneland. They are currently seeking about 15-20 volunteers.

All volunteers for the event will receive breakfast, a t-shirt, and a pass to the Keeneland spring meet this April. For more information about the event, visit their website
Fayette Alliance is Lexington's voice for sustainable growth. We believe that preserving our unique and productive Bluegrass farmland, advancing innovative development, and improving our infrastructure are essential to our collective success in Lexington. For more information, contact Kathleen M. Burke, Educational Programming Coordinator for Fayette Alliance, kathleen@fayettealliance.com, (859) 281-1202

 

FeelGood - Ongoing

FeelGood - Ongoing

FeelGood is a national, non-profit organization of college students who are running gourmet grilled cheese delis on college campuses to raise money and awareness for the end of global hunger in our lifetime. What's unique about FeelGood is while promoting social awareness, you are also raising money for a great cause, and gaining essential skills in business, entrepreneurship, leadership training, communications, and more. Mentorship and travel also come with the program, not to mention a great network to tap into after you graduate! If this sounds like it may be of interest, check out the Start a Chapter page of our website, as well as this TEDx talk by their founders. Email Kern Beare with questions at kern@feelgoodworld.org.

“Design Your Own Revolution” - May 2013

“Design Your Own Revolution” - May 2013

ELandFprojects is looking for folks to “Design Your Own Revolution”
If you have been waiting for the perfect moment to design your own revolution, that moment is here...

Accepted applicants will be provided with:
1 pop-up office space (within Institute 193)
1 Design Consultant (for duration of action)
1 table
2 chairs
2 pencils
1 pencil sharpener
1 copy machine
500 sheets multi-purpose 81/2x 11 paper
100 $1.00 bills

This action will occur one time, between 8am- 4pm in May 2013
To apply, submit no more than 50 works on why you wish to design your own revolution
Email by April 25th to ELandFgallery@yahoo.com

Kentucky Refugee Ministries - ASAP

Kentucky Refugee Ministries - ASAP

March has been a little crazy at Kentucky Refugee Ministries. They are welcoming 33 refugees and setting up 11 apartments this month! Supplies are running low and they are looking for support and assistance.

Ways you can support these newly arrived families:

·         Gift cards to Save-A-Lot, The Dollar Store, or Walmart   

·         Furniture and household items including kitchen items, linens, cleaning products, and other supplies. One way to do this is to ‘build boxes’ for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom.  KRM can provide lists for all of this.

·         Information about 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available to rent.  The landlord must be willing to rent to tenants who are not yet in the country, and apartments need to be affordable and on the Lextran bus line

·         Volunteers who wish to help set up apartments or to provide transportation for a family for 2 or 3 weeks

·         Bicycles, computers, and cars are always welcome. (Donors can take the Blue Book value as a tax deduction because are donated directly to refugee families)

They have also recently welcomed several refugees who are currently working through some serious medical issues before they will be ready to work. Please do what you are able to rally resources for refugees arriving in our community. For more information, contact Dabney Parker, dparker@krmlex.org

Delivery to Diploma Stuffing - March 28

Delivery to Diploma Stuffing - March 28 

Each month, about 500 babies are born in Fayette county hospitals. Fayette County Public Schools encourages new families to engage in lifelong learning by giving them a gift bag with educational materials. The Staff Engagement Team and the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement invites Transy volunteers to help assemble those gift bags Thursday, March 28. Volunteers are needed at 4-5 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. at the old Johnson Elementary School, 123 Sixth Street. Eligible students may earn work-study funding for their service, but must contact Karen Anderson in advance. Volunteers should use their Transy e-mail addresses to sign up by Wednesday, March 27 here. For more information, contact Mayme Clayton, mclayton@transy.edu or Karen Anderson at 8182, or kanderson@transy.edu.

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Please sign up for Delivery to Diploma - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to the invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/LCxh3S
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Karen Anderson and she can sign you up manually.

Special Olympics Swim Meet - April 6, 2013

Special Olympics Swim Meet - April 6

Transylvania is hosting the Special Olympics Swim Meet on Saturday, April 6 at the Campus Center. Although most volunteer needs will be met by the Athletics department, there may be a few vacancies. If you are a member of the Transylvania community and would like to volunteer between 9 am and 1 pm that day, contact Casey Dale, cdale@transy.edu by April 3.

Race to Read 5k/10k- April 20

Join Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck in historic downtown Midway, KY for the 10th Anniversary Race for Education’s, Race to Read 5k/10k, in memory of Karri Casner, presented by Equus Standardbred Station. Event will be held Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 am - noon. Gift Certificates given to the top three overall winners. Medals given to the top three age group winners. There will be a celebration breakfast for participants, families and fans beginning at 10:00 am.  Entrant must complete the 5k within 50 minutes and the 10k within 75 minutes to be eligible for prizes/awards. The pre-registration fee is $20; it goes up to $25 on race day. Race packets include t-shirt, number, race info and free goodies.  Walkers are welcome to participate, but no bikes, dogs or roller blades allowed. To pre-register, visit the registration website by April 15. To pre-register by mail before April 15, sent it to The Race for Education, 1818 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40504. Pre-registration packet pick-up will be on April 19th between 3:00 - 7:00 pm at The Race for Education.  Race Day Registration will begin at 7:30 am. 5k/10k Race Start Time: 8:30 am.  To learn more about the Racefor Education, visit their website.

Peace First Prize - April 12

 

 

Peace First Prize - April 12

Applications are sought for the Peace First Prize. This award recognizes impressive young people, between the ages of 8-22 years old, for meaningful peacemaking work that creates lasting good in a community, neighborhood or school.  Five young people to receive a $50,000 Peace First Fellowship over two years to continue their peacemaking mission. Through mentoring and coaching, these fellowships will invest in young people’s ability to take their peacemaking to the next level of action and impact. Actress and Peace First Prize Ambassador America Ferrera, was a Peace First volunteer during college. Applications are due April 12. For more information, visit http://www.peacefirst.org/prize/

Community Action Council: TBD

Community Action Council: TBD

The Community Action Council is in need of applicants to sit on their Advisory Council. Board member responsibilities and expectations include:

      * Be committed to Community Action Council’s mission and purpose

      * Bring a local focus to Community Action Council’s services

      * Attend monthly meetings and the advisory council’s orientation

      * Assist with community networking for the center

      * Volunteer at the center

      * Participate in center and Community Action Council’s activities

      * Assist with development of community resources

      * Serve as a liaison between the center and the community

 

For more information, contact LaFleesha Patton, Volunteer Coordinator at the Community Action Council, Russell School Community Service Center, 554-4350, x-4022 or lafleesha.patton@commaction.org

 

We Connect Now - Ongoing

 

We Connect Now - Ongoing

We Connect Now http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/ is a website designed to serve college students with disabilities. Gabriela McCall Delgado designed the website to connect and integrate college student with disabilities as a virtual community, giving voice on important issues, particularly college student and their access to higher education and employment.  We Connect Now has been serving college students with disabilities since April 2008. It serves college students in all 50 states and 10 countries. 

 

They are looking for volunteer blogger. Any students at Transylvania University who would be interested in submitting a blog entry to be published can contact them directly at  weconnectnow2008@gmail.com . I know that Gabriela would really appreciate it.

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Events - March and April

 

 Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Events - March and April

 
 
 
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is looking for several volunteers to help with the following events:

Old Kentucky Nights

A program designed for groups of 35 – 1,000 people. Guests receive souvenirs, take hay rides and leisurely strolls through the park and enjoy various entertainment options. Volunteers give tours on golf carts and occupy the Museum Desk to answer questions for visitors.

Upcoming Dates Shifts (evenings for 2 – 4 hours)

March 9 & 16 Museum Desk  

 

Road to the Horse

Volunteers are needed to help with the "Ride the Park" fundraiser as stewards and with registration. Stewards will drive golf carts around the designated riding sections to respond to accidents and emergencies and to ensure safety. Drivers are also needed to shuttle guests around the park during the main event.

 

Steward Orientation

March 11, 3 – 4pm

Stewards & Registration

March 13 & 14, 10am – 1pm, 1 – 4pm

 

Shuttle Drivers

March 15, 16 & 17, 7 – 10am, 3 – 6pm

 

Equine Youth Festival (Information Booth Attendant)

Help represent the Kentucky Horse Park at their booth at various shows. Answer questions for visitors and provide them with information about the Park.

Wednesday, March 27, 9am – 12pm,

12 – 3pm

 

 Hippity Hoppity Hunt at the Campground

Volunteers help with crafts, games, hiding eggs and more! Click here for more information.

March 30, 11am – 3pm

 

Tour Guide Training

Come learn the routes and information to give a great tour to park guests. There are a variety of tours that you can sign up for throughout the year after you have attend the training. Volunteers who have been tour guides previously can come help with the training or come as a refresher!

April 6, 11am – 2pm

 

For more information, contact Candace Rose, Volunteer & Outreach Manager at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, (859)259-4267 or Candace.Rose@ky.gov or visit 

www.kyhorsepark.com

 

 

 

Spring Break Camps - April 1-5

Spring Break Camps - April 1-5

 

Several community centers will host spring break camp for area youth during Fayette County Public School Spring Break.  Volunteers are sought to help with registration and check-in, clean up, help with snacks, assist with or lead activities like arts & crafts, sports activities, etc.

 

Volunteers are needed at the following locations:

Location:  Dunbar Community Center

Days:  April 1 – 5 (M – F)

Time:  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Location:  William Wells Brown Community Center

Days:  April 1 – 5 (M – F)

Time:  5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 

For more information or to sign up to help, contact Jordan Blevins, jblevins@lexingtonky.gov, 288-2953 or 288-2941.

Lexington Philharmonic - March and April

 

 

Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo

 

The Lexington Philharmonic (LexPhil) is looking for volunteers to work with Instrument Petting Zoos during the day around the community. This is the opportunity for children to handle musical instruments. They will need 2-3 volunteer at each event. Location and times are listed below:

Location: Woodford County Community Center

Date of Zoo: Thursday, 3/14/13

Time: 6:00pm-7:30PM

 

Location: Morgan County Schools (Ezel Elementary and Morgan Central)

Date of Zoo: Friday, 3/15/13
Time: 9AM-3PM

 

Location: Morgan County Schools (West Liberty Elementary and East Valley Elementary)

Date of Zoo: Friday, 4/5/13

Time: 9AM – 3PM

 

Location: Dixie Elementary School

Date of Zoo: Friday, 3/29/13 as part of Dixie Arts Day, and in conjunction with our LP Time program. Dixie is a Title 1 school that we work with throughout the year.

Time: 9AM- 2PM

 

Contact Micha Hughes, Education and Outreach Coordinator, for more information at education@lexphil.org or 859-233-4226.

Junior Volleyball Association- April 11-14

Junior Volleyball Association

The Junior Volleyball Association is hosting it's 2013 World Challenge in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center on April 11-14. The world challenge showcases the nation’s top volleyball club teams and welcomes hundreds of teams and thousands of both players and spectators from all over the United States.
 
Volunteers are needed for various jobs to help make this tournament a success for these young athletes. Positions may include ticket sales, set-up, tear down, and registration.
For more information contact Ryan Wilks, Wilks.c.ryan@gmail.com , 210-310-5393 or visit Twitter @JVAWC13Volntrs

To register, click below:
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Upward Bound- March 15

Upward Bound- March 15

Upward Bound at BCTC is looking for compensated support for their program. Upward Bound is a program that motivates disadvantaged high school students to pursue postsecondary education. They are looking for people to serve as Tutor-Counselors and Night Monitors during their 6-week program. Tutor-Counselors earn $250/week and Night Monitors earn $7.25/hour. Applications are due by March 15, 2013. For more information, or to apply, contact Jessica Creech, Student Development Specialist for Upward Bound,  (859) 246-6471 or jcreech0038@kctcs.edu

2014 ASB Site Leader Applications - April 2, 2013

2014 ASB Site Leader Applications - Due April 2, 2013

Alternative Spring Break invites interested students to apply to serve as Site Leaders for 2014. Part of the site leader application process involves determining the social concern and destination of the trip. As per their constitution, Transylvania University Alternative Spring Break is an alcohol and drug free program. Visit  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ASB2014SL to submit your application by April 2 at 5 pm. For more information, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu or Justin Bullock, JLBullock14@transy.edu

FCPS Reality Store- April 10-12

Welcome to the Game of Life

FCPS Youth Service Center is hosting the 5th annual Reality Store Project for middle school students in Fayette County. This program teaches students about the "reality" of life as an adult. Volunteers are needed to work booths that will help students on how to spend money according to a simulated budget. Each booth will have a different topic and will help determine the success or failure of the student on making beneficial financial choices such as higher education, transportation, housing etc.The program will be April 10-12, 2013, at the Fayette Co. Cooperative Extension Office (4H) on Red Mile Rd. Breakfast and lunch are included for all volunteers.



Monday and Tuesday

April 12 and 13 9:00am – Orientation for Volunteers (and breakfast)

9:30am – Program begins

12:15-12:45pm – Lunch (provided)

3:15pm – Program ends

For more information, contact Gabriel Brown at (859) 381-3046, or gabriel.brown@fayette.kyschools.us