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Description: Looking for volunteers to help with a beneficial insect border renovation project. Clubs, small groups, individuals are welcomed.
When and where: Weekday morning times are available or larger groups can schedule a time on a weekend.
For more information: Please contact Laurie Gates at lauriegates1@gmail.com.
Description: In need of volunteers to help with set up, “Kids Academy” (arts and crafts, jumper, child-focused games/activities), performance assistance, runners, clean up. Please fill out this form if interested. Volunteers will be provided with free food!
When and where: The event will be held on May 18th from 12:00 – 6:00 pm on the Quad.
For more information: Please contact Mariah (mkawatson@ucdavis.edu), Sinclair (jswilson@ucdavis.edu), or Kandyce (kbdoxey@ucdavis.edu).
Description: Looking for volunteers to help with Family Activities Night Help. Help with children with crafts and games while giving parents a chance to mingle and relax. The event aims to provide a space for the families of faculty, staff, and student parents to connect with one another.
When and where: Thursday May 23rd at the WRRC (in North Hall on campus). Volunteers needed between 4-7:30pm. Tasks will include: helping with craft stations, leading group games, set-up, and/or clean-up. Work the entire time or just the hour that fits with your schedule!
For more information: Please contact Eva at wrrc@ucdavis.edu .
Description: The 4th annual Tour de Cluck is coming in May 2013. This is an event that has now attracted city-wide attention and is going to be huge this year. Looking for volunteers for specific events (see below).
When and where:
-Marching in the Picnic Day Parade on Saturday; wearing an adult chicken costume if you so wish for the first five responders.
-Assisting at the various chicken coops on May 25th to assist the coop owners.
-Volunteering for the day of May 25th at the kick off at Central Park before the bikers head out for the coop tour.
For more information: Please contact Dorothy at alndo@mindspring.com or check out the website.
Description: Looking for volunteers to help out with the health fair. The event is Happy Heart, Happy Eating Day.
When and where: June 1rst, from 9 am – 5 pm at the Sacramento Children’s Museum
For more information: Please contact Ashley Goforth at 916-431-2337 or e-mail ashley.goforth@heart.org.
Description: Looking for volunteers (age 21+) to help with setting up/closing the event, admission and raffle tickets sale, grilling and serving food, parking and pouring. Students (ages 21 and over) will be given complimentary tickets to the event which provides food and beverage and entertainment (live bands).
When and where: June 1rst at Sudwerk’s Restaurant and Brewery, 2001 Second Street, Davis CA
For more information: Interested students should contact Maria Acuna-Feldman at mjafeld@cal.net or Karen Eilers at (530)756-6508. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact karen.eilers@yahoo.com or call (530)756-6508 (cell) or (530)756-1816 (home.
Description: Atkinson Youth Services has 6 group homes in the Sacramento area and 6 children in each home. There are 13 foster families and a non-public school with 17 students. In need of volunteers to work in firework stands. The fireworks stands provide funds for the children's extra activities such as football, cheer leading, band, and more. We have two stands we will need volunteers to do free face painting next to fireworks stands, hold signs in Uncle Sam costumes, spin free prize wheel, and work inside the stand selling fireworks. Volunteers working inside the firework stand must be 18yrs or older.
When and where: The stand locations are: Save Mart Parking Lot (2735 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821) and Wal Mart Parking Lot (2700 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821)
The volunteering dates and times are the following:
Friday, June 28th Noon to 8pm
Saturday, June 29th 10am to 8pm
Sunday, June 30th 10am to 6pm
Monday, July 1st. 10am to 8pm
Tuesday, July 2nd. 10am to 8pm
Wednesday, July 3rd. 10am to 10pm
Thursday, July 4th 10am to 10pm
For more information: Please contact Jeanny Rapp at (916) 609 3222 (direct line) or (916) 256 9356 (cell) or e-mail jeanny.atkinsonyouthservices@gmail.com.
Description: Looking for volunteers to help with routine planting and plant maintenance, mulching, garden clean-up, plant labeling and installing educational displays. Volunteers must at least be 18 years of age.
When and where: Shifts are the following: Tuesday mornings (9 to 11 am), Thursday evenings (5:30 – 7:00 pm, daylight savings time only), second Saturday of each month (9 to 11 am). The location is the Entomology Department’s Laidlaw Honey Bee Research Facility.
For more information: Contact Christine Casey at cacasey@ucdavis.edu.
Description: Citizens Who Care for the Elderly is searching for a volunteer who would enjoy visiting an elderly female client in Davis. This client is socially isolated and would benefit from a visitor. We ask for a two hour a week visit. The client is very interested in early folk music and would enjoy someone with similar interests who might like to do research with her. She also enjoys animals (she has a cat) and has an interest in organic chemistry. She likes to do needlepoint and cross-stitch embroidery. Volunteer should be someone who can make an ongoing commitment and will be available during the summer.
When and where: Two hour a week, Davis, CA.
For more information: Contact Ellie Slaven, Director of Volunteers, (530) 758-3704 or email: cwcvc@dcn.org.
Description: Looking for volunteers to pick up food once a month from UCD. Currently we have people on Wednesday night's, however we looking to expand that! Volunteers must have a car.
When and where: Pick a one day a month and commit for a year.
For more information: Please contact Harmony at volunteersatdcm@sbcglobal.net or (530) 220-4089.
Description: Take action in Davis and become a Girl Scout leader!
When and where: Troop meetings and times are based on your schedule!
For more information: Contact Erin Nasca, erin.nasca@girlscoutshcc.org or call 916 453-5249.
Description: Looking for volunteers to help out with the P.E Program at North Davis Elementary School.
When and where: Tuesdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (grade 4 – 6), Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:15 am (Kindergarten), 11:30 am – 12:45 pm (Jump Rope Club with grades 1 – 6) and Fridays from 8:45 am – 2:30 pm (grades 1 -3).
For more information: Please contact Kristen Muir at 530-219-7698 or kristenmuir@sbcglobal.net.
Description: Village Harvest is an organization that picks fruit from backyard trees in Davis and donates it to local food agencies to feed the hungry in Yolo County. Looking for volunteers to help with picking, sorting and transporting fruit; no experience is necessary.
When and where: Typically, Tuesdays and Weekends. Volunteers meet at central locations in Davis and carpool/bike to nearby sites. Check the calendar on our website for exact dates and times on the website.
For more information: Please e-mail joe.schwartz@villageharvest.org or visit http://www.villageharvest.org/davis/.
Description: AJD Angels of Hope is a non-profit that strives to provide people with opportunities to donate their time and skills in ways that will help awareness, raise funds for underprivileged children’s relief, medical, dental and educational programs, and help build a global community working towards positive change in our community, our country, our neighbors and our nation.
Four available positions: Marketing Coordinators – Looking for four or more students to approach local businesses for sponsorship of AJD Angels of Hope philanthropic mission and for sponsorship of shipping cost of care packages to the Philippines.
Membership Coordinators – Looking for four or more student volunteers to approach individuals and local businesses for membership of AJD Angels of Hope philanthropy program.
Website or IT Development – Looking for one or two students/volunteers with computer or programming background who can update the AJD Angels of Hope ecommerce website, knowledgeable of spreadsheet to convert Spreadsheet Data to CSV format and export to database.
Community Coordinator – Looking for four or more students/volunteers to table in pairs at Farmer’s Market to represent AJD Angels of Hope and sell crafts for fundraising.
When and where: 6 – 10 flexible hours per week for Marketing, Membership and IT position. One 6-hour shift per week, either Saturday morning of Wednesday afternoon for the Community Coordinator position.
For more information: Contact Zita Demaree at zmdemaree@comcast.net or visit http://ajdangelsofhope.org. Click here to check out the FB page! If applying, please include your name, contact information and position interested.
Description: The International Conversation Partners Program is looking for motivated, outgoing individuals who can give an hour a week of their time to meet with an international visitor to our community. You and your partner will decide on a mutually convenient day, time and place to meet –English conversation topics range according to your interests.
When and where: You and your partner can arrange the place and time.
For more information: Contact Susan Linz at susanlinz@hotmail.com or call 758-6122 to sign up and get an international partner today!
Description: Davis Farm to School seeks volunteers and interns interested in environmental education and/or sustainable food systems to present 45-60 minute classroom presentations before students’ farm visits. The classroom presentation is very active and fun, involving role-playing, storytelling, props and singing. It focuses on the farm to fork cycle, the 6 plants parts, and information to prepare students for their farm visit.
Interns are trained on how to give the classroom presentation using a model curriculum and work in pairs to present to 2nd grade classes prior to their farm visit.
When and where: Requirements: Morning availability (~8:30 to 11:30am) at least twice a week on Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for classroom presentations is required. Full day availability (8:30am to 3:00pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to attend farm visits is desired. Ability to attend 2 hour training.
For more information: Please contact Davis Farm to School at (530) 219-5859 orinfo@davisfarmtoschool.org.
Description: The UCHI Davis chapter will be screening the documentary “Inside Disaster Haiti”, a powerful look at the disaster and aftermath of the 2010 earthquake that devastated the nation of Haiti. Join us after the film for a discussion of the current state of Haiti, what UC students are doing to help, and how you can get involved! Food and refreshments are provided!
Guest speakers will include Dr. Douglas Gross (UCDSOM Pediatrician and Professor), Jean-Yves Merilus (Human Ecology graduate student), Jonathan Fergus (Epidemiology graduate student), Adeel Ashfaq (UCHI Chapter Director), and many more affiliates with extensive experience in Haiti!
When and where: Wednesday May 22 from 8 – 10 pm in Giedt 1003
For more information: Contact the UCHI Davis Chapter Director, Adeel Ashfaq, at ucd.director@uchaiti.org and please visit the UCHI website at www.uchaiti.org.
Description: Each breakfast discussion will host 8-10 undergraduate students and a campus administrator that is eager to learn about your UC Davis experience. Register online for the breakfast series. Registrations will be accepted on an ongoing basis and assigned as space is available.
When and where: The breakfast is free and takes place the Dining Commons.
For more information: Please e-mail the Student Assistants to the Chancellor at sac@ucdavis.edu.
Description: Each exercise option will host 3-4 undergraduate students and a campus administrator that is eager to learn about your UC Davis experience. Register online for the breakfast series. Registrations will be accepted on an ongoing basis and assigned as space is available.
When and where: The series is free and will take place in places like the ARC, the MU Games area. Plus you get a $5 Voucher to the farmer's market.
For more information: Please e-mail the Student Assistants to the Chancellor at sac@ucdavis.edu.
Description: The Davis Volunteer Network is a website that exists to connect volunteers with local groups and organizations that suit their interest. This is accomplished through a constantly updated webpage that displays current volunteer opportunities and events. In addition, you can check the "On Campus" and "Off Campus" pages to find organizations within the Davis community.
For more information: Please visit www.davisvolunteernetwork.org.
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Description: The Sacramento History Museum is looking for a few extra hands for some sewing projects. Materials and patterns will be supplied; all we need are some dedicated people who have the time to sew. Projects will vary from upkeep of children’s clothing in our dress up area, traveling trunk program, and bonnets and caps for the Museum Store.
For more information: Please contact Janessa West, (916) 808-4980 jwest@cityofsacramento.org.
Description: Looking for volunteers to help with the health fair.
When and where: June 6 at 700 North 10th Street, Sacramento (off Richards Boulevard).
For more information: Please contact Ashley Goforth at ashley.goforth@heart.org or call 916-446-6505.
Description: In need of volunteers to assist in relationship skills classes for low income parents.
When and where: Every month, Saturdays and weeknights at 9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 503 Sacramento, CA.. Next training is Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-9:00pm.
For more information: Please contact Eileen Speaker: eileen@skillscenter.org or call (916) 362-1900. You can also visit the website here.
Description: We are seeking volunteer "Study Buddies” willing to be a positive presence and to provide under-resourced elementary students with the focus and encouragement they need to improve. Invest your time in our youth and find the joy that comes from making a difference, one life at a time! For a small time commitment (once a week from 3-5:30 any day) you can make a big impact.
Evergreen, the after-school tutoring and enrichment program, provides 1st through 6th graders with a safe, creative, and cultivating environment to do homework, improve academic skills, and participate in recreational activities. Volunteers are paired with a small group of students to tutor/mentor.
Requirements:
Complete an application, be interviewed, and if over 18 yrs old, be fingerprinted
Attend a Training session
When and where: Study Buddies are asked to commit 2 hours per week for at least 6 months. Evergreen runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:00 -5:50. We particularly need help on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
The Green House Center is located in Sacramento, CA.
For more information: Please contact Emily Mazzariello at emilyjane@thegreenhousecenter.org or (970) 218-0771. You can also check out the website!
Description: We are seeking volunteer"Study Buddies” willing to be a positive presence and to provide under-resourced junior high and high school students with the focus and encouragement they need to improve. Invest your time in our youth and find the joy that comes from making a difference, one life at a time.
"R4,” the after-school program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm. ). At R4, teens are partnered with an adult volunteer who helps them with homework and develops a mentoring relationship with them. Students also improve academic skills and participate in enrichment workshops.
Requirements:
Complete an application, be interviewed, and be fingerprinted
Attend a Training session
Commit to volunteering 2 hours per week for 6 months
When and where: Commitment is once a week from 3:30-5:30 Tuesday or Thursday. The Green House Center is located in Sacramento, CA.
For more information: Please contact Emily Mazzariello at emilyjane@thegreenhousecenter.org or (970) 218-0771. You can also check out the website!
Description: Come volunteer for our eight-week summer day camp, which provides a safe, nurturing environment where elementary kids and teens can learn, be creative, have fun, connect, and build positive relationships with their peers and community. Students go on field trips in the community and participate in enrichment workshops. Adventure Zone (grades 1-6) and Liquid (grades 7-12) gives our kids a fun-filled, educational summer while keeping them safe and out of trouble.
Requirements: Volunteers must: complete an application, be interviewed, and be fingerprinted; attend a Training session; commit to volunteering at least 3 hours per week for 8 weeks; be at least 16 years old.
When and where: Study Buddies are asked to commit 3 hours per week for 8 weeks. Adventure Zone runs Monday through Friday 10:00-1:00 from June 10th to August 3rd, and Liquid runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-5:30 from June 11th to August 3rd. The Green House Center is located in Sacramento, CA.
For more information: Please contact Emily Mazzariello at emilyjane@thegreenhousecenter.org or (970) 218-0771. You can also check out the website!
Description: Volunteers are needed to serve as computer instructors for older adults. Various schedules are available and most classes are 1 ½ hours in length and meet once a week during an 8-week session. The volunteer instructor may teach up to six students in our computer lab.
Desired qualifications- patience, good communication skills, enjoys working with others, experience using Microsoft software, XP or Vista operating systems, Internet Explorer, etc.
When and where: Length of commitment- Once a week, for 8 weeks, 2 hours each time (15 minutes set up/shut down) plus time spent reviewing curriculum before each lesson. Our classes are held Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 3 pm.
Location: Ethel Hart Senior Center in Sacramento, CA
For more information: Contact Alicia Black at ablack@cityofsacramento.org.
Description: The Crocker Art Museum is currently recruiting members for our Street Team! The Crocker Art Museum's Street Team is an elite group of volunteers responsible for doing community outreach at various fairs, festivals, and other events in the Sacramento region. Volunteers help to teach people about the various types of programs, classes, and exhibits at the Crocker and always have a hands-on art project for people to take away.
The ideal candidate for the Street Team is outgoing, loves the Crocker, has reliable transportation, and is available for weekend events.
When and where: 216 O Street Sacramento, CA
For more information: Please contact Jennifer Janes at jjanes@crockerartmuseum.org.
Description: In need of volunteers to assist with the following tasks:
-Tutoring Assistant: assist youth with reading/writing (resume), and school work.
-Art class coordinator for the youth
-Nutritional Assistant- assist with demonstration and provide basic healthy cooking tips.
-Administrative Assistant – assist staff and youth coming into the Wind Center
-Computer Skill Building Seminars
When and where: Volunteers must be able to commit 6 hours/week for at least 1 quarter. The Wind Youth Center is located at 701 Dixieanne Ave. Sacramento, CA 95815, MWF 9-1pm, TTH 9-4pm.
For more information: Please contact Shavinder Sanga at sS@windyouth.org or call 916-628-1407 or Fonda Ramirez at fondaramirez3@gmail.com or call 916-628-9721.
Description: The shelter goals include placing animals in loving, permanent homes, ending animal abuse/cruelty and assisting the public with animal care and pet health issues.
Just a few of the ways that shelter volunteers make this possible include: maintaining a very clean and sanitary environment, conducting health and behavior screenings, exercising and socializing animals, cleaning and sanitizing bedding, bowls and other animal care items, participating in community outreach and fundraising events, organizing supply areas and sorting/bagging food donations for the Sacramento Pet Food Bank. I
When and where: To download an application, please click here. Orientations are scheduled at the Front Street Shelter, 2127 Front Street, Sacramento 95818. To reserve a spot, please e-mail: AC-Volunteers@cityofsacramento.org
For more information: Please contact (916) 808-8166 or email AC-Volunteers@cityofsacramento.org.
Description: The California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. (CIMC) is launching a youth tutoring program and is looking for volunteers to tutor. Program youth are generally between the ages of 17 and 21, and are either seeking a GED/high school diploma or are basic skills deficient (i.e. they do not test at a high school level). We are interested in anyone regardless of race or age.
When and where: Sacramento, CA. Tutoring sessions would run for two hours, twice a week, but could conceivably expand as interest grows.
For more information: Please contact Angela Atene (angelaa@cimcinc.com), Velma Whitebear (vwhitebear@cimcinc.com), or Ryan Cadigan (ryanc@cimcinc.com).
Description: If you are interested in attending a health fair (or volunteering), please check out the following list:
Date: 5.29.13
Time: 10:30am-1pm
Event: Franchise Tax Board 18th Annual Fair
Volunteers needed: 1-2
For more information: Please contact Ashley Goforth at ashley.goforth@heart.org or call (916) 431-2337.
Description: 'Walk with a Doc’ strives to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in order to improve the health and well-being of the country. "Just Walk" is a free, non-profit program for anyone interested in taking steps for their health. We plan to have a walk every month.
When and where: The Walk will take place in Sacramento County. Each walk will start at 8:15 with registration. At about 8:30 our Doc leader will begin his/her 10 minute chat about health, then the walking starts at 8:45. We plan to walk for about 30 minutes (this depends on the park, etc), so the whole thing should take around an hour.
For more information: Please check out this website or contact Kristine at kwallach@ssvms.org
Description: The Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter is looking for dedicated individuals or families with a satisfactory living arrangement willing to house an individual animal or animals that require extra time or attention to help them thrive and become available for adoption. Being a foster care provider is ideal for people who may not be able to commit to having a pet full time, but are willing to give a few weeks to make a huge difference in the life of a homeless pet.
For more information: Please call 916-709-7991 (dog foster) or 916-764-6862 (cat foster).
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Description: Have you ever been to summer camp? Since 1955, MDA has thrown into full throttle, a week designed to break down barriers and provide the same unforgettable experience for kids with muscular dystrophy. It is a place where everything is accessible, where fellow campers are just like them, and were no boundaries exist! Of course these camps would not be possible without the help of volunteers. Volunteers work one-on-one with campers ages 6-17 for the week, and serve as a caregiver and buddy.
When and where: July 21 – 27 (Sunday through Saturday) at Grizzly Creek Ranch (Portola, CA)
For more information: Contact Jamey Wilbur – Health Care Services Coordinator & Camp Director at JWilbur@mdausa.org or call 916-921-9518.
Description: Looking for tutors/mentors for teens at Douglas Middle School, Woodland – ASAP!! Work with at-risk adolescents, mentor, tutor, help facilitate/ lead lessons, work with students individually, in small groups, or as a class. Participate/facilitate ropes course activities, serve as a chaperon on wilderness excursions. The Opportunity Program focus is the teaching of social and life skills through various lessons, discussions, and sharing of life experiences (students, teachers, interns).
When and where: Douglas Middle School in Woodland. Fingerprint (PDQ in Davis) & TB test clearance required. Choice of Mondays – Fridays: 10:05 – 11 am (Opportunity class), 1:45 – 2:45 pm (Teacher’s preparation period) and 8 am – 2 pm (Mentoring/Tutoring)
For more information: Contact Ted Wimberg at 530-908-9740. Be sure to list the days/hours you are available and leave your cell phone # with area code if interested.
Description: Camp AmeriKids, a summer camp for children living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS and sickle cell disease, is looking for caring, responsible, energetic and fun counselors for our 2013 season. A volunteer counselor team is responsible for the 24-hour supervision of a cabin and maintains a camper to counselor ratio of about 2 to1. Applications are located online.
When and where: Room & board at our site in Warwick, NY is provided.
Session One: July 29th – August 5th
Session Two: August 10th – August 17th
For more information: Please check out the website.
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Description: The internship program allows students and young professionals to come to Panama and gain cultural exposure, work experience, and knowledge in order to create a project that will ultimately help shape this sustainable community. We plan to break ground in May of this year which will bring many opportunities for students to work with experts in various fields.
When and where: Internships take place in 3 venues: creating the town's foundation in Kalu Yala; creating relationships in the neighboring town of San Miguel; and working on business logistics in Panama City. Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had interns from 39 states, 13 countries and 92 universities.
For more information: Please click here to download an info brochure.
Description: China California Heart Watch is a non-for-profit public charity whose mission includes medical research, teaching and clinical care in rural Yunnan Province, China. Our internships afford students first-hand experience of medical problems—particularly cardiovascular problems—and care in the impoverished communities of Yunnan Province.
Each of our seven internships is open to 10-25 students. Prospective interns will be interviewed to determine suitability. Applicants must express an interest in pursuing a career involving health or health-related care in underserved populations. Knowledge of Mandarin is desirable, but is not a selection criteria.
When and where: Participants will travel and work with faculty from Kunming and Dali Universities. Students will also have the opportunity to help conduct a clinical research program while staying in villages in Yunnan.
To apply, click here.
For more information: Please contact Vinh Luong at vinh@chinacal.orgor visit www.chinacal.org. A brochure for our program can be found at here.
Description: Travel4Souls is your spring break alternative! Become a lifelong ambassador of change with Travel4Souls. Take action this spring in Haiti, Honduras, Costa Rica, Jamaica, or Tanzania and change lives with the simple gift of shoes. Our international shoe distribution trips feature customizable programming that enables you to directly serve communities in need around the world while pursuing a tailored course of study, learning leadership skills, and forming lifelong friendships.
For more information: Please visit www.Travel4Souls.org or the Facebook page.
Description: Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a nonprofit that offers socially responsible Global Health Education Programs for students of all levels interested in health or medicine. Through CFHI participants go on 4-16 week placements alongside local healthcare professionals in underserved communities. Participants rotate through clinics and hospitals, attend medical lectures, and become immersed in the healthcare system of the community
CFHI is currently accepting applications for all global health programs, from January through December of 2013. CFHI offers US $1,000 program scholarships year-round. There are three scholarship rounds each year, based on program dates. CFHI is now accepting scholarship applications for funding for any CFHI Global Health Education Program from January-April of 2013.
For more information: Please visit the website.
Description: Edge of Africa is combining a visit to breathtaking South Africa with a life-changing volunteer experience – focusing on needs in the world renowned Garden Route. Our vast variety of wildlife, environmental, sports, medical and community projects ensures exposure to the colourful heritage, cultures and traditions our country offers, with the valuable benefit of making an actual, tangible difference in the lives we touch. As winner of the 2010 Welcome Awards for best South African tour operator, we accommodate all ages and nationalities, and guarantee an authentic, African experience in a safe and beautiful environment.
When and where: Volunteers can go on placement for 2 weeks or up to 3 months!
For more information: Please visit www.edgeofafrica.com or email marketing@edgeofafrica.com or melissa_jackman@hotmail.com.
Description: For various volunteering opportunities abroad, check out this website from Go Overseas! Articles are posted each week with unique volunteer perspectives and tips to help prepare potential international volunteers.
For more information: Become a fan of the Facebook page or follow them on Twitter!
Description:Global Student Embassy is a non-profit committed to empowering young people to capacitate local and international sustainable community development. This year, over spring break, UC Davis students will be travelling to the impoverished community of Chacraseca, Nicaragua to address issues of food scarcity and environmental destruction.
We are looking for interested student volunteers to join our trip and help capacitate projects like organic school farms that will feed hundreds of local students. (Speaking Spanish is not mandatory - translators are provided). The project is also coordinated by a professor of Agroecology and a local professor trained in biointensive farming methods and sustainable community development.
For more information:Please watch this video and visit globalstudentembassy.org or its Facebook page, or contact Hillary Bressler at hnbressler@ucdavis.edu.
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