The Borgen Project - ongoing

 
 

 The Borgen Project

 
 

 

 The Borgen Project is a national campaign that is focused on global poverty. There is a volunteer Regional Director opening and they are looking for students or faculty interested in taking this on. Currently they have Regional Directors in over 80 U.S. cities ranging from college students and professors to news anchors and business leaders. This group of volunteers operate remotely and meet once a week via a national conference call. If you consider getting involved in this, please consider coordinating any service efforts with Transylvania University’s Students Against Hunger and Homelessness. You can learn more about the program here. For more information, contact kaylee@borgenproject.org

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Position: Regional Director

Location: Telecommute

Status: Volunteer

Duration: Minimum of 6 months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Function: Advocate for the world’s poor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend one (30-60 minute) conference call every week with the President of The Borgen Project and Regional Directors from across the United States (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT).
• Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those living on less than $1 per day.
• Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders.
• Assist with fundraising efforts.
• Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
• Develop and implement strategies for furthering the cause.

DETAILS: Regional Directors operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Borgen Project's Seattle office. Regional Directors sign a 6-month contract. The position is volunteer based and is roughly 4-6 hours per week. Directors attend a conference call every Monday evening.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send your resume to mailto:ops@borgenproject.org

The Borgen Project fights for the underdog. We're the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy.

borgenproject.org

United Way CKEEP and 2-1-1 Ongoing

United Way of the Bluegrass- Ongoing

 

United Way of the Bluegrass is looking for volunteers to support a couple of their programs.  Their

2-1-1 program connects community members find community support for their needs such as tutoring, food, shelter, etc. CKEEP is a tax assistance program.

To learn more specifically about CKEEP, visit http://uwbg.galaxydigital.com/volunteer/agency/display/?agency_id=3732  

 

To learn more about volunteering with either program, contact Brandi Bullock Golebiewski, MSW, Community Investments Coordinator for the United Way of the Bluegrass at 281-1243,  brandi.golebiewski@uwbg.org or visit their website, www.uwbg.org .

CivicRush - Ongoing

What if Facebook was magically only about supporting the causes you love  – volunteering for them, donating money for them, connecting with other people who love the same causes.

That idea is now reality! Check out  https://civicrush.com/ .  Tanzi Merritt, Transylvania University alumna, is hard at work developing this social media for the benefit of active, engaged citizens and the causes they value.  Show a little Transy love and visit the website, make a profile and give her some feedback.

Kentucky Children's Garden/UK Arboretum- Ongoing

Kentucky Children’s Garden – March 2013

Volunteers are needed to assist with education coordination in the Kentucky Children's Garden. All volunteers must have a background check and training completed prior to working with children. Saturdays from 10am-3pm and Sundays from 1pm-5pm, volunteers will assisting with children activities, ensuring safety of children, while in the Children’s Garden. Shifts begin in March, 2013, giving volunteers adequate time for background checks and training. For more information, visit their website, http://www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/ , send a message to cabr236@email.uky.edu, or call 859-257-6955.

Kentucky Drivers Manual Tutors-Ongoing

Kentucky Drivers Manual Tutors-Ongoing

Want to be in on the ground level of starting something new to address a real community need? Are you interested in welcoming new refugees and citizens to make the transition to life in Kentucky? Is safety your thing? In a recent conversation, Isabel Taylor indicated that new refugees and citizens could benefit from having volunteers go over the Kentucky Drivers Manual, in preparation for the written part of their driving test. This is the opportunity to be involved in the creation of a new program. For more information, contact Isabel Taylor, Multicultural Affairs Coordinator, LFUCG, at  itayor@lexingtonky.gov or 859-258-3824.

Delivery to Diploma - Feb 7, 2013

Delivery to Diploma Stuffing - Feb 7
 

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, February 7. 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, Feb 6 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.

Citizen Foster Care Review Board - various dates

Citizen Foster Care Review Boards that serve Fayette, Jessamine and Madison counties are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local children in foster care. Volunteers are needed to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, neglect and abuse to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Volunteers are not required to reside in the county where a board meets.

The Kentucky General Assembly created the Citizen Foster Care Review Board, or CFCRB, in 1982 as a way to decrease the time children spend in foster care. CFCRB volunteers review Cabinet for Health and Family Services files on children placed in out-of-home care and work with the cabinet and courts on behalf of the state’s foster children. The volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.

All volunteers must complete a six-hour initial training session and consent to a criminal record and central registry check. A recommendation is then made to the chief judge of the District Court or Family Court for appointment. To view the training schedule, visit http://courts.ky.gov/aoc/familyjuvenile/CFCRB/Documents/CFCRBTrainingCalendar.pdf. You do not need to be a resident of a given county to serve on their CFCRB.

The meeting schedules for the Fayette, Jessamine and Madison CFCRBs most in need of volunteers are (Times are local.):

Fayette CountyFayette County CFCRBs meet monthly at the Department for Community Based Services at 1165 Centre Parkway in Lexington.

Fayette Board F: Meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Fayette Board H: Meets on the second Monday of the month at 5 p.m.
Fayette Board I: Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.
Fayette Board K: This is a new board and will meet on the first Wednesday of the month. The meeting time will be based on the schedules of the new volunteers.

Jessamine CountyThe Jessamine County CFCRB meets on the second Tuesday of every other month at 5 p.m.

Madison CountyThe Madison County CFCRB meeting schedule will be determined based on the schedules of its new volunteers.

For more information about Fayette and Jessamine counties, potential volunteers may contact Brett Robinson at 859-246-2166 or brettrobinson@kycourts.net.

For more information about Madison County, potential volunteers may contact Shan Sears at 606-451-4303 or shansears@kycourts.net.

Potential volunteers may also contact the Department of Family and Juvenile Services at 800-928-2350 about these or any other CFCRBs


Citizen Foster Care Review Board - Approximately 800 volunteers across the state serve as members of the Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board. The boards operate within the Division of Dependent Children’s Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort. As the operations arm for the state court system, the AOC supports the activities of nearly 3,300 court system employees and 403 elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks and executes the Judicial Branch budget.



Information taken from media release:
http://migration.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/kycourts/NR12172012JN2.htm
http://courts.ky.gov/aoc/familyjuvenile/CFCRB/Documents/CFCRBTrainingCalendar.pdf

The Engaged Campus: Driving Innovation through Partnerships - May 19-21

Share Your Partnership Successes Campus Compact is seeking presenters for a groundbreaking three-day conference, The Engaged Campus: Driving Innovation through Partnerships, to be held May 19-21, 2013, in Dearborn, Michigan. Administrators, faculty, staff, and students from institutions across the country will gather for fresh ideas, models, and inspiration to fuel community-based learning initiatives and partnerships.   Be Part of a Lively National Forum Innovative ideas call for innovative presentation techniques. Campus Compact is seeking proposals for three types of original and engaging presentations: Innovation briefings--Short (5-8 minute) talks outlining a single innovative question or idea. Interactive workshops--Longer (70-75 minute) presentations focused on innovation for the field and/or comprehensive campus-community partnerships.    Problem-solving roundtables--An opportunity to get feedback on a specific issue facing your campus, department, or program.  Topics of particular interest for this conference include: College access and success Community and economic development Sustainability Campus, community, government, and business partnerships Proposals from campus-community teams are especially welcome. Click here for more information and a proposal submission form. Campus Compact would like to thank the Ford Motor Company Fund for its generous support of this conference.

Lexington Rescue Mission Walk for Warmth - Feb 16, 2013

Lexington Rescue Mission Walk for Warmth - Feb 16, 2013

The Lexington Rescue Mission is preparing for its 6^th Annual Walk for Warmth, Saturday, February 16^th from 9 a.m. to noon. The walk raises both awareness of the homeless problem facing Lexington and funds for the mission’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Transylvania students have participated in the past with this project, so consider offering continued support. Natalie is also willing to come to campus and speak with any student groups interested in participating in the event. The Walk for Warmth to helps prevent homelessness in Lexington. The money raised will support LRM’s Homeless prevention Program, which helps people facing eviction or having their utilities shut-off. They work one-on-one with families, not only giving financial help but providing budget counseling, case management and referral services to other resources in the community.

The Walk for Warmth will be held on Saturday, February 16^th from 9 a.m. to noon, beginning at Triangle Park the event will end at the Kentucky Theatre.

Free parking is available on the street and in the transit center garage.

 Prizes will be awarded to individuals and teams who raise the most money through sponsorships and everyone who participates will receive a free t-shirt.

All proceeds will be used to help families in crisis.

Register online at wwww.walkforwarmth.org, for more information call 381-9600 ext. 224 or email natalie@lexingtonrescue.org

 

Bowl for Kids Sake 2013 - Mar 23-24, 2013

Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2013

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass is hosting their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. Money raised during this event sustains mentor programming in Fayette county. The event will take place March 23-24 at Southland Bowling.


Jennifer Smith and Melissa White are Transylvania's Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2013 Team Coordinators. For more information, visit the facebook page , contact Melissa White, mlwhite14@transy.edu or Jennifer Smith  jmsmith14@transy.edu


For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit their website:

http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.dpIMK4OAJmG/b.4360249/k.BF09/Home.htm

Ronald McDonald Family Room - Ongoing

Volunteers Needed for the new Ronald McDonald Family Room^®

 

The Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of the Bluegrass is looking for compassionate and responsible volunteers to assist with an exciting new program located within the walls of Kentucky Children’s Hospital.  The new Ronald McDonald Family Room^® provides a “place to go when you can’t to home” for patient families and friends who need a break from the stress of their child’s medical care but are unable to leave the hospital.

Located on the 4^th floor of UK Hospital, the Ronald McDonald Family Room^® will help keep families close to their child’s bedside while providing a home-like area to relax. Much like the Ronald McDonald House^®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room offers a comfortable and welcoming environment dedicated to helping families lessen their stress while coping with a child’s illness.  Amenities of the Family Room include a welcoming volunteer staff, McDonald’s^® coffee, snacks, personal use electronic gaming and DVD systems, toys, puzzles, magazines and books.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room requires the help of dozens of dedicated volunteers.   The Room will be open 12 hours each week day and 8 hours on both Saturday and Sunday and will be staffed entirely by volunteers working four-hour shifts.   All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, dependable, good listeners, and able to bend, stoop, and walk.   Parking in the Hospital Parking garage will be free to volunteers.  Completion of a free two-hour training and health screening at Kentucky Children’s Hospital is mandatory prior to volunteering for the Ronald McDonald Family Room.

 “25 years ago the Lexington Ronald McDonald House became a reality because of the unwavering generosity and kindness of people in this community. Now that we are extending our mission to reach those families who need a place to relax within the hospital walls, I am optimistic that our community will once again rise to meet this challenge to help families in need,”  said Sarah Warner, Executive Director.

For more information or if you would like to become a volunteer please call Sarah Warner at 859-266-8683 or email at swarner@rmhclexington.com.  Volunteer applications are available online at  http://www.rmhclexington.com/Family_Room.htm.

 

 

Students Against Hunger and Homelessness Supply Drive - until Jan 18, 2013

Students Against Hunger and Homelessness Supply Drive

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Students Against Hunger and Homelessness are hosting a drive to support people who are homeless in our community. Items they are seeking include new backpacks, unopened bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and other toiletries, new socks and towels. They are also seeking gently used hats, gloves, scarves and winter coats.  Drop boxes are located at the Cafeteria, Back Desk, Campus Center Desk, Library and the Beck Center until Friday, January 18. For more information, contact For more information, contact Brittany Fallen, Ellen Heffron, Cesarina Rouse,  or the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement, 233-8182

Cassidy Elementary - As Soon As Possible

Cassidy Elementary - Math Tutor Needed

There is a 5^th grade boy in need of math tutoring at Cassidy Elementary. Tutoring could take place anytime between 3:30 – 6 pm daily. If you are interested in tutoring, contact Sarah M. Cordle, MSW, Child Guidance Specialist at Cassidy Elementary School, sarah.cordle@fayette.kyschools.us, or (859)381-3017

AmeriCorps Program - Jan 29, 2013

AmeriCorps Program - Jan 29, 2013

The Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement will host a conversation about AmeriCorps on Tuesday, January 29, from 12:30-1:20 pm in Conference Room A. The featured speaker is Gena Bigler, Columnist for KY Forward and former AmeriCorps VISTA. If you are considering AmeriCorps after you graduate, plan to attend. Feel free to bring a lunch tray from the cafeteria or lunch from other source. For more information, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu 233-8182.

Project Citizen Training - Feb 1, 2013

Project Citizen Training, February 1, 2013

 

Kentucky Campus Compact and the UK Scripps Howard First Amendment Center are hosting a Project Citizen training on Friday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Boone Faculty Center.

 

Project Citizen is a curricular program for middle, secondary, and post-secondary students, youth organizations, and adult groups that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps participants learn how to monitor and influence public policy. In the process, they develop support for democratic values and principles, tolerance, and feelings of political efficacy.

 

Entire classes of students or members of youth or adult organizations work cooperatively to identify a public policy problem in their community. They then research the problem, evaluate alternative solutions, develop their own solution in the form of a public policy, and create a political action plan to enlist local or state authorities to adopt their proposed policy. Participants develop a portfolio of their work and present their project in a public hearing showcase before a panel of civic-minded community members.

 

Nancy Carpenter from KET and Matt Daley and Lindsay Thurston from the Kentucky Secretary of State's Office will join the program at lunch. For more information, visit the program website. If you would like to attend as part of the Transylvania group, contact Karen Anderson, 233-8182, kanderson@transy.edu by January 28.

Lexington Public Library Village Branch – Ongoing

Lexington Public Library Village Branch – Ongoing

 

LPL Village Branch is seeking volunteers for their Homework Help program. The program serves approximately 35 students each night, Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Volunteers help K-5 students with daily homework assignments; talk and interact with children; and play games with children. Volunteers commit 2 hours per week for the semester and must pass a criminal background check (no cost to the volunteer). Village Branch is located at 2185 Versailles Road, about 3 miles from campus. For more information or to register online as a volunteer, please visit www.vbvolunteer.com.

LFUCG/UK MLK Freedom March and Commemorative Program-Jan 21, 2013

 

The LFUCG/UK MLK Day Celebration committee is looking for 5-8 volunteers to assist with preparing for the MLK Freedom March and Commemorative Program. Tasks include hanging signs, decorating stage, helping technicians, etc. inside LCC Heritage Hall. 

 

They may have one or more banners for some volunteers to carry during the 10:00 am march. It is a great experience for those who participate; not very difficult tasks.  Volunteers should check with Terry Allen at the INFORMATION table in Heritage Hall corridor on West Main Street by 8:00 am on January 21^st.  This project should conclude when the Commemorative program begins at 11:00 am.  Volunteers are welcome to stay for the program if they so choose. 

For more information, contact Terry Allen, Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, University of Kentucky, 257-8927, or tallen@email.uky.edu

International Human Rights Leadership Training Programme – Deadline Mar. 8 2013

 

International Human Rights Leadership Training Programme – Deadline Mar. 8 2013

Thanks to Dr. Rich for sharing this:

The UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the ninth annual International Leadership Training Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum, to be held August 9 - 18, 2013 in Storrs, Connecticut. Applications must be received by March 8, 2013.

The Forum seeks to empower young leaders by involving them in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems, and nurturing individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights. To this end, the Forum will:
• Introduce participants to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Build a network of solidarity among human rights leaders
• Expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice
• Provide tools and a platform for open debates
• Provide programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership
• Promote the sharing of experiences and understanding
• Showcase speakers on such topics as: health and human rights, education, the environment, the plight of child soldiers, the use of media, fundraising, conflict resolution and transformation; litigation and advocacy
• Emerging human rights issues

The UNESCO Chair will provide all conference participants with dormitory housing, meals, ground transportation in Connecticut, resource materials and a certificate of participation. Participants will be responsible for providing their own airfare to Connecticut upon acceptance.

Young people between the ages of 18-30, with community service experience, and with demonstrated ability to work on solutions to human rights problems, should apply. Relevant issues include, but are not limited to, human trafficking, the plight of children, refugees, hunger, HIV/AIDs, gender discrimination, racism, classism, the environment and peace education.

Conference will be held in English only. Fluency in English is required. Applicants will be selected based on the strength of their application essay, demonstrated commitment to human rights (practical/hands-on experience), potential impact on the individual and their potential contribution to the Forum, regional and gender representation.

Programme details and application material can be accessed by linking to http://www.unescochair.uconn.edu/upspecialevents.htm

MLK Day of Service Collegiate Challenge -Jan 19, 2013

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service Collegiate Challenge

Like the idea of a game show where you have to work in a team to resolve a problem in a short period of time? THIS is the project for you! Sign up for the MLK Day Collegiate Challenge, Saturday, January 19 from 9 am - 4 pm in the Campus Center Gym. So that we will have a t-shirt and lunch for you, we need you to sign up by January 17. This is a joint program between UK, Transy, BCTC, so only students from those schools can sign up. (Faculty and staff of those schools are welcome to advise a group.)  Opening comments will be offered by Clint Morris, TU Class of 2005 and recent appointee to the Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission. To sign up, visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9qcHhHUml1T0k1M014cGQ1UXdsMlE6MQ

The Academy/Broadway Christian Church - January 15, 2013

The Academy is set to start again for the year on Wednesday, January 23rd.  The Academy is a joint venture between Broadway Christian Church and Urban Impact of Lexington. This after school program for Harrison Elementary students provides tutoring and projects. Prayer is involved, but optional for those who choose not to participate.  There is a mandatory training on Tuesday, January 15 at 6 pm for all volunteers.  If you would like to sign up to volunteer or have questions, contact Kayla Joy Hurst, khurst@broadwaychristian.com

Carnegie Center Family Fun and Learning - March 19, 2013

The Carnegie Center is looking for five to eight volunteers to help with its Family Fun Night March 19, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Volunteers serve food, set up and clean up after projects, etc. The theme for this month's event is "Celebrate the Arts". To sign up, contact Alyssa at outreach@carnegiecenterlex.org. Please indicate that you are from Transylvania when you contact her. For more information, contact Karen Anderson at 8182, or kanderson@transy.edu.

Carnegie Center Family Fun and Learning Night - April 16, 2013

The Carnegie Center is looking for five to eight volunteers to help with its Family Fun and Learning Night on April 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Volunteers serve food, set up and clean up after projects, etc. The theme for this month's event is "Celebrate Earth Day ". To sign up, contact Alyssa at outreach@carnegiecenterlex.org. Please indicate that you are from Transylvania when you contact her. For more information, contact Karen Anderson at 8182, or kanderson@transy.edu.

Carnegie Center Family Fun Night - Feb 19, 2013

The Carnegie Center is looking for five to eight volunteers to help with its Family Fun Night Tuesday, February 19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Volunteers serve food, set up and clean up after projects, etc. The theme for this month's event is "Celebrate  Heart Health". To sign up, contact Alyssa at outreach@carnegiecenterlex.org. Please indicate that you are from Transylvania when you contact her. For more information, contact Karen Anderson at 8182, or kanderson@transy.edu.

Carnegie Center Family Fun and Learning- Jan 15, 2013

The Carnegie Center is looking for five to eight volunteers to help with its Family Fun Night Tuesday, Jan 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Volunteers serve food, set up and clean up after projects, etc. The theme for this month's event is "Celebrate  Lexington". To sign up, contact Alyssa at outreach@carnegiecenterlex.org. Please indicate that you are from Transylvania when you contact her. For more information, contact Karen Anderson at 8182, or kanderson@transy.edu.

Bluegrass Literacy Tutor Training: January 13, 2013

Bluegrass Literacy Tutor Training

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer literacy tutor with Bluegrass Literacy? 

There will be a training for new volunteers on Sunday afternoon, January 13, 2-4 p.m. at Northside Public Library on Russell Cave Rd. Several adult learners are looking for a tutor in the winter schedule. Training is free. To register for this new Volunteer/Tutor Training,  email spencer@qx.net  and indicate that you plan to attend the training. For more information, contact Norma Spencer, 299-5982, spencer@qx.net or visit the Bluegrass Literacy website.