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{{Event|Student Environmental Center|Weds. evenings|Our mission is to organize student involvement on campus, to collaborate with the University to implement environmentally sound practices on campus. The SEC serves as a central space for existing student environmental organizations, and encourages the development of new projects. | {{Event|Student Environmental Center|Weds. evenings|Our mission is to organize student involvement on campus, to collaborate with the University to implement environmentally sound practices on campus. The SEC serves as a central space for existing student environmental organizations, and encourages the development of new projects. | ||
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{{Event|Oxfam Campaigns|ongoing|Oxfam works on many of the issues we look at in the Core course [http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/campaigns/agriculture website]}} | {{Event|Oxfam Campaigns|ongoing|Oxfam works on many of the issues we look at in the Core course [http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/campaigns/agriculture website]}} | ||
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| + | {{Event|Volunteer at Seymour Marine Center|9/26/07|Inspire children’s interest in marine science by joining our incredible school volunteer team! Learn to lead hands-on science activities, lead tours to the marine mammal overlook, and more. All four sessions required.}}[http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu info] | ||
Revision as of 00:15, 9 February 2008
The Student Volunteer Center
| The Student Volunteer Center | |
| ongoing | The Center has a list of one time and on-going volunteer opportunities, including environmental. Email: volunteer (at) ucsc.edu , Phone: (831) 459-3363 Location: ARCenter - 1st Floor Reception Desk Website |
| TRAINING SESSION FOR VOLUNTEERS at the Arboretum | |
| ongoing | These classes are open to anyone who has an interest in gardening and volunteering; there is a niche for almost everyone. Presentations will cover Arboretum gardens & plant collections, plant conservation, gardening tips, plant propagation and much more. Volunteer possibilities include: Garden Work, Tours, Special Events, Library, Gift Shop, Education Program, and Propagation! Attend all or just a few sessions.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 16, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 30, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, February 06, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Arboretum , Horticulture Building Susie Bower Phone: (831)-427-2998 Email: susiehb@ucsc.edu |
| Earth Island Institute, San Francisco | |
| ongoing | Employment and Volunteer offerings among the Earth Island Community |
| Global Information Internship Program | |
| ongoing | The Global Information Internship Program is an innovative "digital service learning" program at UC Santa Cruz. GIIP is creating a new generation of "info activists," committed to advancing social justice, democratizing globalization, and building social entrepreneurship. |
| Site Stewardship Program | |
| ongoing | Help maintain the natural beauty of the campus. The first volunteer day next quarter will be Saturday, Jan. 26. The next two are joint work days with the Campus Natural Reserve on Sunday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, March 1. For information about the program or to volunteer, call (831) 459-2643 or send an e-mail |
| Peace Corps | |
| monthly 2/4 3/3 | Come find out more about the Peace Corps! Facts and myths, questions and answers, stories and pictures. It's never too early or too late to start thinking about your application!
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Merrill College , Charles E. Merrill Lounge |
| Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition | |
| ongoing | Website |
| San Francisco Bay Oil Spill | |
| ongoing | Baykeeper info on latest count of birds affected |
| Agroecology Opportunities | |
| ongoing | Prof. Gliessman at the Plenary gave us lots of ways to get involved: CAN
offers internships Lifelab creates school gardens |
| Student Environmental Center | |
| Weds. evenings | Our mission is to organize student involvement on campus, to collaborate with the University to implement environmentally sound practices on campus. The SEC serves as a central space for existing student environmental organizations, and encourages the development of new projects.
Our General Gatherings are every Wednesday at 6:30pm at the College 8 Student Commons, the red building at the foot of the plaza. |
| Oxfam Campaigns | |
| ongoing | Oxfam works on many of the issues we look at in the Core course website |
Older Postings (but some may be on-going or repeated)
| Volunteer at Seymour Marine Center | |
| 9/26/07 | Inspire children’s interest in marine science by joining our incredible school volunteer team! Learn to lead hands-on science activities, lead tours to the marine mammal overlook, and more. All four sessions required. |
| VOLUNTEER FAIR | |
| Thurs 10/07 | The Campus and Community Involvement Fair is UCSC’s volunteer fair held annually each fall. The Student Volunteer Center hosts over 40 community organizations at the Quarry Plaza (outside the Baytree Bookstore) for an afternoon of networking and education on the social issues in Santa Cruz. Organizations attend the event to table, promote their organization, and to seek UCSC students to fill their volunteer needs.
STUDENTS! Come sign up for more information on SVC and other organizations, volunteer, or come and meet other students interested in volunteering. Each year the fair seems to grow, incorporating many more types of organizations. 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Qarry Plaza, outside the Bay Tree Bookstore |
