Friday, February 28, 2014

NAMI Lexington Visitation Assistants - Ongoing


 
NAMI Lexington Visitation Volunteers - Ongoing

The National Alliance of Mental Illness of Lexington is looking for Visitation Assistance
to support families and friends of patients during visitation hours at Eastern State Hospital. For more details, visit the volunteer description and contact them at (859) 272‑7891 for a volunteer application. 


Other NAMI Opportunities:
Volunteer Orientation and Suicide Prevention - QPR Training

Warmline and Research Volunteers



50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort - March 5, 2014

50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort -
March 5, 2014


50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort -
March 5, 2014


The office of community service and civic engagement is sponsoring a van trip to the 50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort, Wednesday, March 5. We will leave from the CARE House at 8 am and return between 12:00- 12:30 pm.  Space in the van is limited. Please sign up by Monday, March 3 at noon. (If we have between 4-10 people, we will have a van. If less than 4, we will cancel.) Van space is available for students, staff, or faculty of Transylvania University. For more information, contact Tora Carter or Karen AndersonTo sign up, visit the Signup Genius site.

For more information about the even, visit Kentucky.gov.

We will make signs for the march on Tuesday, 3-4-14, from 5-6 pm at the CARE House - Tell Karen or Tora if you plan to be there. Autumn Holt will coordinate the sign making.


R-Word Table - March 5

 
R-Word Table - March 5


Pledge your support to eliminate the demeaning use of the r-word on R-Word Day, Wednesday, March 5. Rhyan Disser will host a table for the office of community service and civic engagement in Forrer Lobby from 12:45 - 3 pm. Stop by, learn more about this initiative and sign the pledge. To learn more about the R-Word campaign, visit their website.


 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

United Way of the Bluegrass - ASAP

 
United Way Of the Bluegrass - ASAP



United Way of the Bluegrass is looking for one or more volunteers to help with their 2-1-1, United Way’s Back on Track, RSVP Trailblazers and CKEEP programs. See the descriptions for more information, or contact Cody Alton, Community Investments Coordinator at the United Way of the Bluegrass, at 859-977-7381 or by email at cody.alton@uwbg.org.  To learn more about United Way of the Bluegrass, visit their website: www.uwbg.org 




Monday, February 17, 2014

Storytime Bus - Ongoing


Storytime Bus - Ongoing


The Storytime Bus is the Lexington Public Library’s literacy initiative for children aged 3-5 in area daycare programs.  The Storytime Bus is a retro-fitted R.V. that contains preplanned story kits, puppets, flannel/magnetic board, CD player, etc.  They visit area daycares on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and the time frame is generally 8:15a.m. – 11:45a.m.

LPL will offer Storytime Bus volunteer training on Friday, March 21 from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.  The training will be held at the Northside branch at 1733 Russell Cave Road.  Current volunteers are men and women ranging in age from their early 20s to 89 years of age.  They all love it because it is so emotionally rewarding and fun.  No prior experience working with children is necessary.  Training is provide and all of the programs are preplanned.

If you have questions, would like additional information, or would like to volunteer, please contact Toy Lancaster, Coordinator of Children's Services, Young People's Department of the Lexington Public Library, at (859)231-5536 or tlancaster@lexpublib.org or visit the website.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Cardinal Hill - Ongoing


Cardinal Hill - Ongoing
 
Cardinal Hill has the need for volunteers for the following opportunities:

-Patient Concierge Volunteer: Duties include:  entering patient rooms, assisting the patient with non-clinical requests, socialization and meal trays.  Retrieving items for patients such as tissues, linens, pillows, blankets, food and drink items, assisting with completion of menus, etc. are some of the possible requests.

Patient Concierge Program participants: Must be at least 16 years of age and may be required to walk distances and be on their feet for most of the time. 

All Volunteers must attend general volunteer orientation and an additional training session specific to the program.

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with clients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the employee handbook and all hospital policies. An outgoing personality, good customer skills and willing attitude are essential. Extensive walking is required.

-Gift Shop Volunteers: Gift Shop volunteers will assist clients, families and visitors with their purchases and use a cash register to complete transactions. Additionally, they will assist the Gift Shop Manager with inventory control, create price tickets, set up displays, as well as rotate and restock merchandise. Gift Shop volunteers will assist with orienting and training of new Gift Shop volunteers. They will help maintain an orderly appearance of the Gift Shop. Gift Shop volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. All volunteers must attend a general volunteer orientation as well as a Gift Shop specific orientation & training. Requires the ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative skills, ability to reach, crouch, bend, and stand for prolonged periods. Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with clients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the employee handbook and all hospital policies.

Outpatient Clinic Assistants:

• Display a positive image of Cardinal Hill by demonstrating courteous behavior toward clients, visitors, other volunteers and employees.

Make reminder phone calls to patients for their appointments

• Assist with the therapeutic pool and Phase III Wellness Program

• Assist Secretary by answering phones and doing other light clerical work

• Make copies as necessary.

• Answer telephone.

• Take and relay messages

• Filing records.

• Copying documents
 
 
For more information about this, or to learn about Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, visit their website or contact Marley Tribble.

CARE Service Leaders - March 17




CARE Service Leaders - March 17
The Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement works with a cohort of student service leader through the CARE Service Leaders. These leaders are responsible for a variety of monthly programming surrounding one social concern. Students may apply as the sole leader for a social concern or as co-leaders. A student may apply for more than one social concern portfolio, but must indicate their priority during the interview. Student leaders will receive training before beginning their leadership experience. Students may apply for this as a work study position, for internship, or simply because of their passion for their chosen service concern and desire to organize support. Students selected to participate are expected to participate in monthly meetings of the cohort. Students interested in applying to become a CARE Service Leader should complete the application found at http://fs11.formsite.com/transy/CAREServiceLeaders/index.html.  Applications are due Monday, March 17 at 5 pm. Interviews will be arranged after applications are received. For more information about this opportunity, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu or call 233-8182. 



Most questions in the application seem relatively straight forward, but some potential applicants have been asking about the schedule question. You do not have to include all details, just your general direction. Here is an example of what an applicant might use:


Based on your answer above, please share what programs and projects will take place by month. Please outline ideas for entire 2014-15 academic year.  You must have at least one program idea per month.

Programming Portfolio: Developmental Delay and Special Needs Population


*September - Special Olympics Volunteer Recruitment Rally: Bring 2-3 Special Olympians
                    (base ball) to campus to play campus to play catch with the baseball team.
                    Offer information and volunteer sign up to support SOKY.

                   - Begin planning and recruiting for College for Living

*October - College for Living - I will continue the College for Living as currently
                 presented.

                 - Jesus Prom - Actively recruit volunteers to help with this annual event held
                    held at Southland Christian Church.

*November - College for Living  continued. After final class, I will offer a group reflection
                   for all volunteers

*December - Latitudes Art Show: work with Latitudes to offer an art display and sale
                    for the holidays

*January - Work with SGA and the education department to develop a program to
              simulate  what a person with delelompental delay experiences, and ask 10
               administrators, faculty and students to do this for a day. Follow up with an
               open hour presentation for them to share their experience.

*February -  Alternative Break Weekend: students sign up to participate in a service trip
                  to volunteer at a group home in Nashville, TN

                   Begin planning and recruiting for College for Living.

*March - College for Living

*April - SHEP speaker: Bring Mr. Bradford of Kentucky's SHEP program speak to students

*May - Bluegrass Miracle League - recruitment on campus for BML volunteers.

Team Transy at Bowl for Kids' Sake - March 29 & 30

 
Team Transy at Bowl for Kids' Sake -
March 29 and April 26 & 27
 

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass is gearing up for their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake, March 29, and April 26 and 27.  This bowling fundraiser consists of teams of 4 people per team who collect pledges, reserve their lane for the event date of their choice, then show up for food, fun and a good cause.  They are asking each individual to raise $100 or $500 per team.

There will also be a kickoff luncheon prior to each of the events, where participants can hear more about the BB/BS program, details about the bowling fundraiser, and pick up all their materials to get started.  The kick off luncheons are February 20 and March 7, from 11:45-1 pm at Outback Steakhouse on Nicholasville Road.  Transylvania's "Team Transy Captain" will represent the University at this annual event.
 
This year's Team Transy Captain is Anna Nevius of the accounting office.  If you would like to host a team, visit this web form, and then either pick up a hard copy of the form from Anna or from Karen in the CARE House. 

To learn more about Bowl for Kids' Sake, or Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, contact Natalie Thompson,Program Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, at 859-231-8181, or nthompson@bbbs-bluegrass.org or visit their website.

 

Visiting Service-Learning Tutorship - February 28


Visiting Service-Learning Tutorship - February 28


The Office of Service-Learning at Lingnan University, Hong Kong, is now recruiting for its Visiting Service-Learning Tutorship program. This opportunity is for outstanding students that have earned their degree in any discipline and have had extensive experience in service-learning programs. An interest in Asia and Hong Kong in particular is encouraged.
Applicants can submit supplemental information such as a video along with a cover letter, recommendation letters and a resume. To learn more and to apply, click here.

Taken from the Kentucky Campus Compact Newsletter 2-14-14

College for Living - March 18 & 25, April 1 & 8, 2014


College for Living - March 18 & 25, April 1 & 8


College for Living, a series of classes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is scheduled to take place March 18 & 25, and April 1 & 8, from 6:30- 8 pm in Haupt. The first class will take place from 6:30-7:10 pm and the second class will take place from 7:20-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help teach classes, to volunteer in the classes and to aid in transition between Haupt and Beck. If you would like to volunteer with the class, or to learn more information, contact Olivia Oakley or Roshni Desai. 

 
We are always seeking program participants, so if you know anyone who works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, direct them to the participant application website. Participants are required to have a caregiver onsite during the duration of College for Living.
 
 

Hunger Banquet - March 5, 2014




Hunger Banquet - March 5, 2014

Transylvania students, staff and faculty volunteers are sought to help with the Hunger Banquet, Wednesday, March 5, from 5-7 pm. This is an interactive educational program, addressing food insecurity in our world. It will be followed by a volunteer fair. If you are interested in helping to put the event together, see the Volunteer sign up page or contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu.

Interested in the Hunger Banquet, but don't want to volunteer? Sign up here to participate.  You can visit the facebook page but be sure to register for the banquet. Only 100 people will be allowed to participate.

Junior Achievement - Spring Term 2014


 
Junior Achievement - Spring Term

Several Fayette County Schools are looking for volunteers to teach Junior Achievement classes.  Junior Achievement, JA, is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. See the graphic below to learn of the times and schools seeking JA volunteers. To learn more about Junior Achievement, visit their website.  If interested in volunteering or for more information, please contact Ron Wigglesworth at Ron@jalexington.org
 
 
 
 


Kentucky Horse Park Foundation KHSAA Wrestling - February 21-23


The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation KHSAA Wrestling - February 21-23



The Kentucky Horse Park is hosting the KHSAA Wrestling Event on February 21, 22 and 23. Volunteers are needed on each floor of Alltech Arena, helping at various access points,  to watching the elevators and stairs to prevent students or wrestlers from entering certain restricted areas. This opportunity is great for individuals or groups up to three people per shift!

 
Shift times are  7:30am – 12pm, 11:45am – 4pm, and 3:45 – 8:30pm. For more information, contact Candace Rose, Volunteer & Outreach Manager, Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, (859)259-4267.
 
 

DSP Chili Cook-Off for Red Cross - February 16

DSP Chili Cook-Off for Red Cross - February 16


Sunday, February 16, Delta Sigma Phi of Transylvania University is hosting their annual Red Cross Chili Cook-Off in the Campus Center gym. Competitors can pay $15 to enter their homemade chili into the contest to win a trophy and a gift card to a Lexington business! The Cook-off runs from 4-7 pm on Sunday. Competitors should have their chili there by 3:30 pm. Those wishing to eat chili and vote on their favorite should bring $5 to pay for entry. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, Delta Sigma Phi's, philanthropy of choice. Anyone planning to compete or seeking more information may contact Zach Maughmer, DSP Service Chairman, at zjmaughmer16@transy.edu.

Kentucky Arts Council Market in March - March 6 & 9




Kentucky Arts Council Market in March - March 6 & 9


The Kentucky Arts Council sponsors The Market in March,  March 8 & 9, 2014. They are looking for volunteers to help vendors load and unload their gear on March 6 (10a-6p) and March 9 (4:30p-8p). This work will be physically demanding.
 
They also have volunteer spots available during the Market.  People can sign up to help at: http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Opportunities/Market2014_Volunteers.htm.


Want to learn more about the Market program?  Visit their website at  http://artscouncil.ky.gov/KentuckyArt/Market/2014MarketProgram.pdf. F or more information, contact Tammie Williams, tammie.williams@ky.gov 
 

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - April 5, 6 and 13, 2014

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - April 5, 6 and 13

In preparation for the 2014 elections, the League of Women Voters of Lexington, KY has scheduled candidate forums for the following elected positions:

Saturday, 4/5:
Candidates for House of Representatives: 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m
Candidates for 6th Congressional District: 11:45 a.m.
Candidates for County Judge/Executive: 12:30 p.m.
Candidates for Urban County Council At-Large: 1:15 – 2:30 pm, 3:00 – 4:15 pm
Sunday, 4/6:
Candidates for Urban County Council:
District 2:  1:30 p.m.
District 3:  2:30 p.m.           
District 4:  3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 4/13:
Candidates for Urban County Council:
District 6:  1:15 p.m.
District 7:  2:30 p.m.           
District 8:  3:30 p.m.

Volunteers are sought to help with this voter education event. To sign up to help with the forums, visit the sign up webpage. If you are unable to attend, but would like to come up with questions, help promote the event, etc. contact Cindy Heine.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Report Your Service! - Ongoing

 
 
Report Your Service! - Ongoing
 
Just a reminder to the Transylvania community to report your service involvement.  Reporting hours helps the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement know which  issues and programs are important to students. By reporting your hours, you are 'voting' for what you value, and helping us to know what community causes we should be directing resources to support.  Those hours also help us to show that our students are engaged in the community in meaningful ways. 

Because you submit a report, your information is on file with the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement, and you may request a copy of your reports. This will aid you in scholarship and award applications, grant support, etc. 

If you are a student leader of a service project, and would like a sign in sheet, contact the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement. We can send you a sign in sheet - just have your volunteers complete it and we'll enter the data in the reporting link for you.


Students may report their service at: http://fs11.formsite.com/transy/TransyServeReptIndi/index.html
 
Staff and faculty may report their service at:
http://fs11.formsite.com/transy/TECEP/index.html 


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

I Know Expo - Ongoing until April 27, 2014


I Know Expo - Ongoing until April 27, 2014
 
 

Volunteers are sought to help post flyers and strategize for the 2014 I Know Expo . This expo brings together experts on aging well and coping with disabilities. The expo will take place on Sunday, April 27, from 12-5 pm at the Lexington Center. 

Closer to the time, they will need people to help with set up, and other on-site support. For now, if you would like to help, they are looking for people to spread the word by taking flyers and post cards to various community meetings or posting them in places where people will see.
 

For more information, or to sign up to post flyers, contact Laura Dake, Executive Director,
laura.dake@itnbluegrass.org or 859-351-0460.
 
ITNBluegrass provides 24/7 transportation to help seniors remain independent in their own homes for as long as quality of life permits and adults with visual impairments to go beyond bus routes.For more information about this non-profit organization, visit their website.




 

 
 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital - Ongoing


Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital - Ongoing




Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking volunteers for the opportunities listed at the bottom of this entry.  For more information or an application, contact Marley Tribble, ms9@cardinalhill.org. For more information about Cardinal Hill, visit their website.

Patient Concierge Volunteer:
Duties include:  entering patient rooms, assisting the patient with non-clinical requests, socialization and meal trays.  Retrieving items for patients such as tissues, linens, pillows, blankets, food and drink items, assisting with completion of menus, etc. are some of the possible requests.

Patient Concierge Program participants: Must be at least 16 years of age and may be required to walk distances and be on their feet for most of the time. 

All Volunteers must attend general volunteer orientation and an additional training session specific to the program.

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with clients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the employee handbook and all hospital policies. An outgoing personality, good customer skills and willing attitude are essential. Extensive walking is required.

 

Gift Shop Volunteers:
Gift Shop volunteers will assist clients, families and visitors with their purchases and use a cash register to complete transactions. Additionally, they will assist the Gift Shop Manager with inventory control, create price tickets, set up displays, as well as rotate and restock merchandise. Gift Shop volunteers will assist with orienting and training of new Gift Shop volunteers. They will help maintain an orderly appearance of the Gift Shop. Gift Shop volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. All volunteers must attend a general volunteer orientation as well as a Gift Shop specific orientation & training. Requires the ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative skills, ability to reach, crouch, bend, and stand for prolonged periods. Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with clients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the employee handbook and all hospital policies.

 

Outpatient Clinic Assistants:
• Display a positive image of Cardinal Hill by demonstrating courteous behavior toward clients, visitors, other volunteers and employees.

Make reminder phone calls to patients for their appointments

• Assist with the therapeutic pool and Phase III Wellness Program

• Assist Secretary by answering phones and doing other light clerical work

• Make copies as necessary.

• Answer telephone.

• Take and relay messages

• Filing records.

• Copying documents