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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to make a lasting contribution to a local nonprofit while earning 6 or 12 elective academic credits? Are you looking for work experience related to your major? Are you interested in enhancing your professional skills? Then you should consider applying to participate in the Nonprofit Internship Program. Examples of internship focus areas include: child development, juvenile justice, education counseling, domestic abuse, poverty, homelessness, environment, government, disaster service and more. The deadline has been extended to Friday, August 22. Submit your applications for the fall semester of the Nonprofit Internship Program!
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
It’s About…
Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT Looking for a fall course focused on social change, entrepreneurship, and development? Check out ESC 3022-01 Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, taught by Dr. Samuel Staley ([email protected]) and Joanna Douglas ([email protected]). Change the way you think about implementing social change, think critically about social issues faced by marginalized populations, and challenge the social welfare status quo by developing business ideas outside the box. Lead and participate in classroom discussions, presentations, and exercises involving social entrepreneurship case studies and theory. Understand the practical realities of economic development program implementation from planning to execution to evaluation. Develop a business plan for a social enterprise which addresses a social problem such as poverty, unemployment, public health, human trafficking, etc.
PART-TIME JOB FAIR
The Career Center will be hosting a Part-Time Job Fair on August 28 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Oglesby Union Ballrooms. Drop by and meet with local employers at the Part-Time Job Fair! Obtain flexible part-time employment, on-campus or locally, while earning your degree. Resume and professional dress are recommended. For more information, contact V’Rhaniku Haynes at [email protected].
THE SERVICE FAIR
The Office of Servant Leadership is hosting The Service Fair on September 2 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on the Union Green. The Service Fair serves as a forum to inform students of the RSO’s, events, and opportunities on campus as well as the service agencies in the surrounding area. The Service Fair encourages students to serve on campus and in the Tallahassee community. If your organization is interested in participating, please fill out this form: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_etZNslmWgNAACLX. If you are a student who is interested in learning more ways to get involved, stop by the Union Green on September 2 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm!
RECYCLE BIKE PROGRAM Are you looking for a fast, cheap and easy way to get around campus? Check out the Florida State University reCycle Bike Program! This program allows students to rent a bicycle, lock, and helmet for an entire semester or academic year. The Fall distribution will take place on Saturday, August 30 from 12:00pm until there are no more at Doak Campbell Stadium, Gate D. Bikes will be given out on a first come, first serve basis and it is $35 for the semester or $60 for the entire academic year. Please bring cash and know you FSUSN (which can be found on your student account). All renters will also be able to sign up for a FREE membership to BEST Tallahassee, which allows you to receive special deals at local restaurants and shops. Help promote sustainability on campus! Check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/FSUreCycle for more information or to ask any questions. Bike Safety Class: Plan on biking around campus or Tallahassee? Join the reCycle bike team for some bike safety tips! On Thursday, August 21 at 11:00am-11:30am at Doak Campbell Stadium, Gate D, there will be a bike safety class that reviews some rules to biking safely on campus. This is an opportunity for students who own a bike or hope to rent one through the reCycle Bike Program. There will be professional instructors and some free giveaways! Following the brief class, there will be a bike ride through the campus as an opportunity to practice some of the newly learned techniques and to hop on a reCycle bike! Anyone is welcome to attend the brief safety class, but you must pre-register for the group ride. Email [email protected] for any additional questions. Register here!
SOUTHERN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Southern Shakespeare Festival is seeking volunteers. There are volunteer opportunities in education, production, festival planning, fundraising, and grant writing. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].
OASIS CENTER FOR WOMEN & GIRLS Babysitter: Oasis is in need of one or several volunteers to help look after little ones while their moms participate in the Single Moms Support Group. There is a paid babysitter, but the group has grown so large that she could use your help. The time commitment is weekly on Thursday evenings, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Volunteers in this position will need to complete a Level 2 Background Screening. Administrative Support: A volunteer is needed for two or more hours per week between the hours of 8:30am and 1:30pm, Monday-Thursday to help manage the office, including paperwork, communication, and support for the services provided to women and girls. Volunteers who commit to a regular schedule in this position will have the opportunity to take on projects that you can see through from start to finish and help our more generally as well. Adopt a Group: Oasis is looking for a community group, church or circle of friends to adopt a Single Mom’s Support Group by coordinating and providing dinner weekly and/or doing special things for the moms during times like Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and the Holiday Season. The Single Moms Support Group is thriving with up to ten moms and their kids attending regularly on Thursday nights. They celebrate successes and support each other through hard times together; knowing that sometimes raising kids alone is tough. Dinner is essential, because it helps make attending group easier on a school night for moms and their kids.
FOSTER HOME MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL SUPER SATURDAY
On August 23 from 9:00am to 3:30pm, Foster Home Management will be hosting their Annual Super Saturday at Fellowship Presbyterian Baptist Church, 3158 Shamrock Street South, Tallahassee, FL. There is a need for 20 volunteers from 9:00am-1:00pm as well as 20 volunteers from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Some of the volunteer duties include caring for children and assisting in areas throughout the event.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY SPRINGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Springwood Elementary School 3rd grade team needs a group of volunteers to tutor students in reading comprehension, writing, and math practices. This helps to prepare students as much as possible for the Florida State Assessment and ensuring that the 3rd graders succeed to 4th grade. If you are interested, contact Lacacia Francois at [email protected]. All volunteers will need to complete a Leon County School volunteer form: www.leonschools.net/docs/VolunteerApplication20142015.pdf.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Meet the Candidates at Sheraton Four Points Downtown on August 21 from 8:15am to 9:30am. The Downtown Tallahassee Business Association holds a monthly business meeting to keep you in touch and informed about what is happening Downtown. This month, there is a coffee meeting with Tallahassee’s candidates for City Commission. All candidates have been invited and the four confirmations at this time are: Diana Oropallo, Curtis Richardson, Nancy Miller, and Steve Stewart. For more information about local elections, visit here.
GREEK FESTIVAL
The HMOG Greek Festival is seeking volunteers for this year’s Greek Festival. The event draws 20,000 to 30,000 residents and is highly anticipated! The Greek Festival will take place October 24 and 25. Specifically, the pastry booth is scheduling volunteers from 10:00am to 10:00pm on both days. There are several four-hour shifts available: 10:00am to 2:00pm; 2:00pm to 6:00pm; and 6:00pm to 10:00pm. All volunteers receive free meals and are offered pastries at a 50% discount. As a volunteer in the Pastry Booth, the job is simple – stand behind a tray of pastries and place them on the customer’s tray. The customer then moves down the line. Please let Liz Sipfle know if you would like to volunteer at (734) 560-7068.
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE
INTERNSHIP & PAID OPPORTUNITIES
BRUSH & PALETTE ART STUDIO
A Children’s drawing teacher is needed at Brush & Palette Art Studio by September 1 for its after-school program. Classes will begin on September 1. Applicants should email resumes to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA Legal Services of North Florida is looking to hire for a part time position to assist family law attorneys with drafting pleadings, filing legal documents and various other duties in our Tallahassee Office. Applicants should be skilled typists, have excellent grammatical skills and computer skills. Salary is $10 - $12 hourly which is negotiable depending on experience. Please go to www.lsnf.org to obtain an application or you can request one by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling (850) 701-3310. Applicants who do not submit a completed Legal Services of North Florida employment application will not be considered for the position. Send application with resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to Human Resources Department, Attn: Karen Church, Legal Services of North Florida, 2119 Delta Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32303 or fax to (850) 205-6540. Legal Services of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OASIS CENTER FOR WOMEN & GIRLS Oasis is now hiring for a new full-time position, Girls Services Manager. This position oversees and implements the agency’s programs and services for girls including but not limited to Girls Circles and Girls Can Do Anything! Summer Camp. The Girls Services Manager oversees program operations, supervises employees, interns and volunteers and works in collaboration with the Executive Director and other agency team members. This position also serves as an agency representative in community-based events and initiatives for girls. For a complete job description, please click here.
Whole Child Leon, a non-profit organization committed to connecting families with service providers and all sectors of our society whose activities impact the lives of children and families, is seeking 2- 3 interns for the fall semester. The students will be supervised by Executive Director, Courtney Atkins, MA. Students may have a flexible schedule as long as they meet with WCL staff one day per week to receive assignments and communicate progress. Students interested in these internships need to be proficient in computer technology and writing skills. The agency produces an electronic monthly newsletter and provides regular articles to the Tallahassee Democrat. It also has need for signage and brochures for special projects. For more information about WCL, visit www.wholechildleon.org. For more information about the internships, contact Courtney at (850) 487-7316 or [email protected].
FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS AT THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL CHANGE
Public Relations/Marketing Assistant Duties include: · Assisting with tabling at promotional events · Writing copy for promotional materials for the Center · Editing content on the Center's website · Developing a social media marketing strategy · Compiling media and alumni contact database · Experience with AP Style is preferred If you are interested in this position, contact Nathan MacDonald by sending a resume to [email protected]. Graphic Designer This position will serve as a designer for one of the three Center clusters. Duties will include creating flyers, shirt designs, and other creative products for the cluster and will serve as a liaison between the marketing team and the cluster. This position will also work with a graphic design team to develop Center marketing materials. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is expected. Applicants must provide a portfolio of their previous work. If you are interested in this position, contact Nathan MacDonald by sending a resume to [email protected]. Center Student Assistant: The Center Student Assistants (CSAs) are responsible for performing a wide variety of important tasks at the Center for Leadership & Social Change. This position will work specifically with the Identity Exploration Cluster within the Center. Duties include: assisting with cluster programs; research and training related to multiculturalism; identity and diversity awareness; organizing/cleaning spaces in the building (storage closets, work rooms, etc.); helping with other special projects; should be open to other perspectives as people do things differently; show sensitivity to differences; and educate self on topics related to diversity, privilege, oppression, multicultural and intercultural. Students should be able to work 8 to 10 hours/week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Applicants should possess the following: • Basic computer software/functions to do basic data entry • Reliable, responsible & takes the initiative • Communicates professionally verbally & in writing • Strong customer service skills & organizational skills • Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships • Basic understanding & appreciation of the Center & its mission • Basic research experience • Be aware of & keep your non-verbal communication appropriate
& professional at all times • Use you FSU email account for all work related tasks • Knowledge of office & telephone etiquette If you are interested in this position, contact Miguel Hernandez by sending a resume to [email protected]. Multimedia Assistant This position will serve as the videographer and/or photographer for Center events. This position will also shoot and produce a video series that will include both creative content and interviews with members of the Center. Experience with photo editing software such as Photoshop is expected along with knowledge of video production software. Owning own video equipment is a plus. Applicants must provide a portfolio of their previous work. If you are interested in this position, contact Nathan MacDonald by sending a resume to [email protected].
Center Operations Assistant: Center Operations Assistants (COAs) are responsible for preforming a wide variety of important tasks at the Center for Leadership & Social Change such as assisting with the daily operations and upkeep of the Center. Duties include: maintaining the department’s fleet of vans (filling with gas, replenishing forms, data entry of mileage logs, transporting to/from the repair shop, etc.); organizing/cleaning spaces in the building (storage closets, work rooms, etc.); and helping with other special projects. COAs will have the opportunity to cover the front desk as needed (answering phones and assisting visitors who come in seeking information or services). Students should be able to work 8 to 10 hours/week, Monday through Friday. Applicants should possess the following: • Basic computer software/functions to do basic data entry • Reliable, responsible & takes the initiative • Communication skills, verbal & written • Strong customer service skills & organizational skills • Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships • Basic understanding & appreciation of the Center & its mission • Should have a valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance & good
driving record • Organizational skills to do basic data entry & filing tasks • Knowledge of office & telephone etiquette Contact Heather Stitely by sending a resume to [email protected] if you are interested in this position.
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