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Make A Difference Day 2009

Make A Difference Day 2009 is October 24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Make a Difference Day (MADD) is the most encompassing national day of helping others where students become aware of the many issues in their community through service and education. In 2008, over 3 million people around the country completed various projects and this number [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 15, 2009.

Volunteer with Gator CHOMP

Get involved with Gator CHOMP: a perfect combo of fun group members and community service! Gator CHOMP was founded on the notion of bringing together those with extra resources and those with an unmet needs in order to fill empty stomachs. At its’ core, CHOMP seeks to deliver extra food from Gator Dining and off-campus [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 15, 2009.

Peace Corps in Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean GlobeTalk

Come out on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the International Center (The Hub) and listen to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers as they share their experiences living and working in Asia, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean. Their jobs varied as much as their communities, food and living conditions. Learn how they handled living [...]

Filed under Cultural, Events, Opportunities, Service on October 15, 2009.

Florida Alternative Breaks Applications: Last Chance!

Apply now to combine travel and community service into one of the most memorable experiences of your college career!
Florida Alternative Breaks participant applications for winter, MLK weekend, and spring break trips are due to the Center for Leadership and Service this Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4 p.m.
http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/studentorgs/fab/

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 15, 2009.

Heal the World presents…”Mission Trips All Over the Globe”

If you like traveling and helping others in the same time, this is the event for you! Heal the World is holding an info session for international mission trips. These trips include medical service, dental service, teaching, construction, or even helping at orphanages.
If you are interested in going on a trip this year, don’t miss [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 15, 2009.

Florida Alternative Breaks Applications Due Soon

Are you looking to get off the couch this spring break?
Do you yearn to escape that crazy aunt this winter holiday?
Not sure what to do with three days off of school this MLK weekend?
FAB is the answer! Florida Alternative Breaks takes students on trips of community service over winter, MLK weekend, and spring break.
Participant applications [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 9, 2009.

Campus Kitchens Project Meeting

Be the change in the Gainesville community.  Come to the next Campus Kitchens Project meeting today,  Monday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. in Matherly Hall, room 18 to hear about how you can make a difference using food sustainability to help feed those in need.  Both volunteers and student representatives of organizations are welcome.

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 9, 2009.

Peace Corps Application Workshop

Applying to Peace Corps within the next year? Come to our Application Workshop on Monday, October 5th at 5:30pm in the International Center (HUB) get information to assist you with the application process, what to expect, and learn what skills are considered competitive for programs. This workshop will also be extremely useful to anyone who [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 2, 2009.

Florida Alternative Breaks Opportunities

If you are looking for adventure this winter, MLK weekend, or spring break, look no further than Florida Alternative Breaks. With twenty-two different social issues, FAB is bound to offer a trip which interests you.
 
Participant applications are available on the FAB website:http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/studentorgs/fab/   
 

Filed under Opportunities, Service on October 2, 2009.

Free Pizza with Florida Alternative Breaks

Be the change.http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/studentorgs/fab/
Come learn how you can begin to change the world around you by going on a Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) trip. With twenty-two different service trips going out over winter, MLK weekend, and spring break, we nearly guarantee to feature a social issue which interests you!
To get started, come eat free pizza tomorrow [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on September 25, 2009.