Transylvania University OCSCE Community Grant Committee - September 23

 

Transylvania University OCSCE Community Grant Committee - September 23

Transylvania students! 

The Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement is seeking Transylvania students to serve on a Community Grant Committee. The goal is to train a group of 5-9 student leaders to review grant applications and make decisions about awarding limited funds to support student lead off-campus community service and civic engagement projects. The group will have $500 to award for use in 2013-14. Applications to serve on this committee can be found at https://docs.google.com/a/transy.edu/forms/d/14Fv7PgPori4ClFkbS9-7YDtjEkp2Za4qBJvi2pDaXUg/viewform and are due September 23, 2013.

 

Bourbon Barrel Project on Town Branch - Aug 30/Sept 14&15

Bourbon Barrel Project on Town Branch - August 30

Lex Arts is looking for volunteers for the following dates, times and tasks.  They are located at Mason Structure, 845 Angliana Ave, Lexington KY. For more information, contact Nathan Zamarron, LexArts Community Arts Manager, at nzamarron@lexarts.org or by cell at 304-654-3875.

 
 

Help Receiving Finished Barrels from Artists

Friday, August 30, 9 am - 1 pm

6 volunteers needed, divided into three teams: Team 1 will help to receive artists designed barrels and place them onto pre-made stanchions. Team 2 will drill holes into the barrels and set lag bolts.  A final team will vacuum wood debris.  (Teams may be rotated as needed.)

Team 1: Some moderate lifting required (40lbs)

Team 2: Experience using a power drill a plus

Team 3: Use a shop vac and broom to remove saw dust

 

 

Assist in the Professional Photography Session

Friday, August 30, 12 pm - 4 pm

Each team will move barrels into position for the photographer then return to where the barrels will be placed for clear coat.  A furniture mover will be provided for transportation. 

Team 1 & 2: Some moderate lifting required (40 lbs.)

 

 

Public Preview Days at Mason Structure

Saturday, September 14, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Saturday, September 14, 1pm – 6:00pm

Sunday, September 15, 11:30am – 3:00pm

Sunday, September 15, 2:30pm – 6:00pm

 4 volunteers needed per shift for a total of 16 volunteer shifts.

Each volunteer will be assigned a specific duty; volunteers’ positions will rotate periodically so that each volunteer can enjoy the exhibit.  LexArts staff will relieve volunteers as needed for breaks.  Volunteer duties will include:

Front Door:  2 volunteers

Exhibit Monitors: 2 volunteers

Placing the Barrels on the Street

Sunday, September 15, 5pm – 9pm

8 volunteers needed

Volunteers will help move Barrels to a transport trailer.  Stanchions will be bolted down to the trailer bed.  They will be transported to Vine Street and placed upon a concrete pad and secured.    A plaque will also be mounted to each pad.

 

The Nest - Ongoing

The Nest - Ongoing

The Nest is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways.  For more information about this program and their volunteer needs, visit their website, http://www.thenestlexington.org/volunteeropportunities.php

Vote for the Next Race for the Cure Shirt - ongoing

Vote for the Next Race for the Cure Shirt - ongoing

Help Komen choose the next official Race for the Cure shirt by visiting the shirt vote website.

Visit their website for information about breast cancer, including financial resources for people living with breast cancer.

Lexington Public Library Storyteller Training - Sept 23-25

 

Lexington Public Library Storyteller Training - Sept 23-25

 

The Lexington Public Library is looking for volunteer storytellers. Training to volunteer with this program is September 23, 24 and 25, from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. There is a $15 fee for materials that is payable at the door on 9/23. Enchant school children with wonderful stories while supporting school curriculum. Reserve your spot today - Space is limited. Contact Abby McCurry at 231-5534 or visit the Lexington Public Library website for more information.

Carnegie Center Tutoring Information Session - August 20

 

Carnegie Center Tutoring Information Session - August 20

Transylvania students! Visit the Carnegie Center on Tuesday, August 20 at 4 pm as Carol Bradford, Tutoring Coordinator at the Carnegie Center, gives a 15 minute presentation about the tutoring program. If you are interested in being a tutor, you can stay for a full tutor training after the introduction. Want to attend with a group?  Meet Karen Anderson at the Old Morrison steps at 3:55 pm and walk over together. For more information, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu

Lexington Women's Club Clothing Project - ongoing

Lexington Women's Club Clothing Project - ongoing

Lexington Women's Club Clothing Project helps children in kindergarten through 5th grade by providing clothing. Volunteers are needed to help children select clothing. The program runs daily from 8-10 am, and they work with about 25 children per day. To volunteer or for more information, contact Dee Schweikle, 272-3886 or schweikg@twc.com 

 

Common Good - ongoing

Common Good's After-School Program

Common Good's After-School Program needs you! The program runs Monday-Thursday from 2:30-6:00 PM for the school year. It serves students in grades K-12 from North Lexington neighborhoods. The program includes four components: education, recreation, spiritual formation and leadership development. They need 35 mentors to commit to volunteering one day a week for a semester or the school year. Background check and volunteer training required. If you are interested in being an after-school mentor contact Laura by phone at 859-333-5336 or email at commongoodcdc@gmail.com

Leukemia Lymphoma Society "Light the Night" - Oct 5

Leukemia Lymphoma Society "Light the Night" - Oct 5

The Leukemia Lymphoma Society is looking for volunteers to help with "Light the Night", their fundraiser scheduled for early evening on October 5 at the Whitaker Ball Park.  They need volunteers to help set up, inflate and distribute balloons, register walkers, oversee children's activities, and more.  Most duties are the day of the walk or just prior. For more information or to sign up, contact  Meredith Jenkins, meredith.jenkins@lls.org

Peer Volunteers Needed For NAMI Warm Line - ongoing

Peer Volunteers Needed For NAMI Warm Line

The NAMI Warm Line is a non-emergency phone line for people living with a mental illness, currently looking for volunteers. Individuals can call the Warm Line if need someone to talk to, or going through a stressful time, feeling cut-off from the world and isolated. The Warm Line is seeking caring individuals to help with the Line. Volunteers should possess or be willing to develop strong communication skills, possess the ability to work independently, as well as in a group, and have an  interest in working with adults of diverse backgrounds with mental health issues. Mandatory telephone training and QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training are required. Priority will be given to those living with mental illness, but all interested parties should give it a try!

 

Contact Susan, Susan@namilex.org , if you're interested in becoming a trained Warm Line volunteer. To apply, visit their website.

NAMI Exhibit at Woodland Art Fair - August 17 and 18

NAMI Exhibit at Woodland Art Fair

 

NAMI Lexington is looking for volunteers on August 17-18. Shifts of two hours allow you plenty of time to also enjoy the art fair! If you are interested in helping set up, tear down, or working the booth, email Marcie at Marcie@namilex.org or call her at 859-317-2792. For more information about NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Health, visit their Lexington website.

Kentucky Blood Center - Before September 5

 

Kentucky Blood Center - Before September 5

The Kentucky Blood Center has a critical need for all negative types of blood.  Donors who give blood before September 5 will still qualify for Transylvania's October 31 on-campus drive.  To learn the details of donating, visit the KBC website, or call 800-775-2522. When you register, let them know you are part of the Transylvania University community and would like your donations to contribute on our behalf. Based on the number of total units collected by KBC since 2004, Transylvania is ranked #3 among colleges, just after Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky University.


Transylvania's sponsor code is 034-585. Giving the code to KBC staff when you sign up helps insure the donation counts towards our total.

KODA - Sept 15 and 20

KODA - Sept 15 and 20

Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) is looking for volunteers for a couple of events:

 

-On Sunday, September 15 they need 6 volunteers at the downtown, Central Library in Lexington from Noon – 5 pm. This will be a preview party of a documentary film that the library has produced about an art project KODA sponsored at UK about organ donation and transplantation.  Volunteers will act as ushers, greeters and support staff.  They need to wear flat shoes, ‘church clothes’, and be willing to turn off their cell phones for the time they are volunteering.  They are looking for volunteers with outgoing personalities, a willingness to work to do what needs to be done,  and at the same time, have fun.

 

-On Friday, September 20, they need 5-6 volunteers to help with the Lexington Gallery Hop at the Central Library, downtown Lexington, from 3:30 pm-9 pm.  The Gallery Hop exhibit will include the 8 paintings featured in the documentary, displayed on the second floor of the library. Volunteers will help by setting up the artwork, setting up the finger food, serving, cleaning up and acting as greeters and directing visitors to the exhibit.  Casual dress, willingness to turn off cell, and ability to get the job done are expected of all volunteers.

 

For more information or to volunteer, contact Charlotte Wong, Education Coordinator for KODA, 967-2909 or c.wong@kodaorgan.org

Lord's Supper Soup Kitchen - Ongoing

Lord's Supper Soup Kitchen - Ongoing

The Lord's Supper Soup Kitchen is now open at 728 Knox Blvd, Radcliff KY next to Enterprise Car rental.  Their mission is to feed those less fortunate and help link families to local agencies, moving toward self sufficiency. They will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 pm. They are currently in the process of obtaining their 501 (c3) status.

 

Their second volunteer orientation will take place on August 10 at 12 noon at The Lord's Supper. There will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 12 from 5-6 p.m. Donations are always needed. Any questions, please call 270-351-SOUP.  

Joyce Hamilton works at Fort Knox with the Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) and retired from US Army after 22 years of service.  Her husband, Terrience Hamilton, is still active duty.

 

Check out this new organization, especially if you have a calling to support hunger issues, support for active duty and retired military, or live in the Radcliff, KY area,

 

http://www.thenewsenterprise.com/content/soup-kitchens-mission-helping-those-need-radcliff

Komen Lexington Affiliate - Oct 3 and 5

 

Komen Lexington Affiliate - Oct 3 and 5

Komen Lexington is looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks:

 

October 3:

6 volunteers over the age of 20 to help serve beer at Thursday Night live

6 volunteers to work the crowd. (any age)

4 volunteers to help Jennifer with the Komen Shop

 

 

October 5 (Race Day) @ 6am:

17 volunteers for Propel, water

3 volunteers for Komen Kids

8 volunteers for the Ford tent

8 volunteers for "I am the cure"

 

For more information about these volunteer needs or to sign up, contact Linda at 606-272-1414 or lindauffman@yahoo.com