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CHISPAS Alternative Spring Break

sarat — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:10:35 +0000

The Coalition of Hispanics Integrating Spanish Speakers through Advocacy and Service (CHISPAS) is proud to announce applications for the 2010 Alternative Spring Break Trip. Participants will be immersing themselves into two migrant communities including Jupiter, FL., characterized by Guatemalan and other indigenous Central American migrants who work in landscaping and construction, and Immokalee, FL., characterized by Mexican, Haitian and other Central American migrants who work as agricultural workers in tomato fields.
Service projects will center around the themes of law, health and education including know your rights presentations, health forums, pesticide awareness, English as a Second Language classes, etc. An informational session will be held November 17 at 7 p.m. in the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures. For more information, please visit www.chispasuf.org or email chispasasb@gmail.com. Be a spark in your community.

All You Can Eat Tacos for Charity

sarat — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:51:48 +0000

Project MASCOT, a mentoring group in the Center for Leadership and Service for at risk elementary school students, will host a taco dinner. The dinner will be at Christian Campus House on November 3 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat tacos, drinks and dessert menu are $5 presell and $7. For tickets or more [...]

Crossing Borders Service Trip

sarat — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:11:02 +0000

Children Beyond Our Borders is now accepting applications for their Crossing Borders 2010 service trips to Medellin and Cartagena, Colombia. There are two leadership positions per trip, and there are several volunteer positions. Please visit the Web site at www.chbob.org for detailed information about the trips and to access our applications.
An information session will be held on Tuesday. Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in FLG 210. Please come learn more about this exciting opportunity.
The tentative dates for the trips in 2010 are:
-Cartagena- May 3-16, 2010
-Medellin- August 7-21, 2010

Crossing Borders Service Trip

sarat — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:01:58 +0000

We are also having an information session on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in FLG 210. Please come learn more about this exciting opportunity.
The *tentative* dates for the trips in 2010 are:
-Cartagena- May 3rd- May 16th
-Medellin- August 7th- August 21st

Peace Corps and the Graduate Student

sarat — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:06 +0000

Have a Masters degree? Considering graduate school? Come to the Hub (International Center) on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. to find out about joining the Peace Corps before you earn your graduate degree or while simultaneously earning your graduate degree. Earning a graduate degree gives you an advantage when applying to the Peace Corps. A recruiter will be present to speak about opportunities in the Peace Corps and answer any questions regarding the application process. For questions, email Amy Panikowski at peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu.

Public Service Panel

sarat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:49:27 +0000

Interested in helping others? Join the Public Service Panel in discussing different nationwide service organizations, such as Peace Corps, Teach for America, City Year, and more. Learn how to get involved after graduation and how to start preparing now. The panel will be held November 5, 7 p.m. in Ustler Hall. The panel is sponsored by Gator Non-Profit Professionals, Career Resource Center and the Center for Leadership and Service.

Recurso’s International Service Trip to Nicaragua

sarat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:08:49 +0000

Each summer, Recurso organizes an international service trip to take 24 students at the University of Florida to Nicaragua. Participants work to implement a variety of projects to assist those living in extreme poverty. These include a Dental Hygiene Campaign, Clean Water Initiative, Prenatal Health Program, and Renovation Projects at local orphanages and schools. Members also take time to travel the country and gain a better understanding of the culture and beauty of Nicaragua.

Recurso will hold an information session on Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. in J. Wayne Reitz Union room 278. Students of all majors are welcome, and past participants will be there to answer any questions you may have.

Applications are now available on our Web site http://recursouf.wordpress.com and should be submitted by December 2, 2009.

Crossing Borders Service Trip

sarat — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:02:58 +0000

Please visit www.chbob.org for detailed information about the trips and to access to applications.
An information session will be held on Wednesday Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at FLG 210. Please come learn more about this exciting opportunity.
The dates for the trips in 2010 are:
-Cartagena- April 24- May 9
-Medellin- August 7- August 21

Volunteer Opportunity for Men

sarat — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:41 +0000

If you are male and interested in helping at-risk youth, the NAACP Gator Chapter wants you.

The NAACP Gator Chapter’s (U)plifting (N)eighboring (I)nner-city (T)eenage (Y)outh 2010 Program is still in search of male applicants. “Unity” begins with “U,” so please go to Web site for more information or contact UNITY’s Coordinator.

Be the one to make a difference and act now.

Please visit the Web site at www.NaacpGatorUnityProgram.info to learn more.

Additional questions, please contact:

Catherine Berrouet
NAACP Gator Chapter
U.N.I.T.Y. Coordinator
NaacpUnityProgram@yahoo.com
(305)764-6272

Campus Kitchens Project Meeting

sarat — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:36 +0000

Be the change in the Gainesville community. Come to the next Campus Kitchens Project meeting TODAY, Monday, October 26th at 6 p.m. in Matherly Hall room 18 to hear about how to make a difference using food sustainability to help feed those in need. Both volunteers and student representatives of organizations are welcome.