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News and Announcements
Service Learning Opportunities for December 2009.
Do you need hours? Lots of opportunities. Remember you need to register for these activities and don't forget to bring you Service Learning paperwork with you for your sponsor to sign. November 23-30 and December 1-24 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Season Various Kettle sites around the city Call Sandra Williams at 773-205-3530 or e-mail sandra_williams@usc.salvationarmy November 29-30 and December 1-20 Christmas Basket Program Start time depends on day. Cathedral Shelter, Call Keven McCullough 312-997-2222 x241 or e-mail at kmccullough@cathedralshelter.org Month of December H.O.M.E. Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly preserves the independence and dignity of low-income elederly in Chicago through a variety of direct programs and services. H.O.M.E. offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including: transportation and outtings, office assistants, weekend cooks, and warhouse assistance. Call Kamesa Harold at 773-921-3200 or visit www.homeseniors.org for more information. December 4th Inspiration Cafe Volunteer Orientation Enable yourself to volunteer at this cafe and supportive service for homeless persons that treats them with respect and dignity as they work their way back to self-sufficiency. 6:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Volunteer at this cafe and supportive service for homeless persons that treats them with respect and dignity as they work their way back to self-sufficiency. 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. Call Anna Mangahas at 773-878-0981 x231 or e-mail amangahas@inspirationcorp.org December 5th The Night Ministry, First Saturdays Groups of 3 or more, please register with Gail Bernoff - packing cookies and hygiene items. 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Call Gail Bernoff at 773-784-9000 x205 or e-mail at GailB@thenightministry.org December 5th and 19th MGR Foundation Care for our homeless population by packing and distributing 'Care Packs' to support individuals through the winter months. Contact Cassie Thiem at 773-313-0075 or e-mail cassie@mgrf.org December 5th Beaubien Woods Workday The Field Museum Urban Watch Beaubien Woods (I-94 and 130th street) Join youth and adult volunteers to help cleanup and restore this historically-significant forest preserve, one of the midwest sites of the Underground Railroad. 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Call Christy Page at 312-665-7443 or e-mail at cpage@fieldmuseum.org December 7th and 21st Active Trans Special Project Support Active Trans needs groups of 15-20 stduents to provide assistance at its office on a variety of office projects. Call Matthew Griffin at 312-421-3325 x294 or e-mail mattew@activetrans.org December 13th Monthly Stewardship Work Days Dan Ryan Woods Meet at parking lot on east side of South Wester Avenue at 8900 South. Help remove brush and restore our Illinois ecosystem so native flora and fauna can thrive. Call Benjamin Cox at 773-398-1178 or e-mail benjamin@fotfp.org December 20th Monthly Stewardship Workdays at Powderhorn Woods Friends of the Forest Preserves and Friends of Dan Ryan Woods Spend the day clearing invasive species and restoring this beautiful landscape at Powderhorn Woods. Meet at Powderhorn Woods parking lot just south of Burnham and Brainard intersection. Limit of 10 students. 9:00a.m to 12:00p.m. Call Alice Brandon at 312-286-6937 or e-mail alice@fotfp.org Opportunities for January 2010! January to August 2010 Special Olympics Illinois Volunteers would help with running the sport competition that we run throughout the year for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Call Susan Badon at 773-278-2178 or e-mail sbadon@soil.org To see the calendar for the year of Service Learning Opportunities visit http://servicelearning.cps.k12.il.us - Created by John Schmidt Also try the following: If you need any help with contacting the above Service Projects please see Ms. Oleksyk in Room 230 after school. |
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