These are the service opportunities featured in this week’s newsletter

December 10, 2012 These are the service opportunities featured in this week’s newsletter: American Cancer Society – Regional Summit Crosslines Junior League’s Annual Pitter Pat 5K,10K and 1-Mile Fun Run MSU & Convoy of Hope Partnership TOMS Club Discovery Garden Montessori School The Salvation Army – Volunteer Bellringers Junior Achievement of Southwest Missouri Ozarks Public Television Immersion Trip Experience Ambassadors for Children Volunteer Needs at Discovery Center Newborns in Need and the Springfield Diaper Bank Ozarks Food Harvest Volunteer Program Victory Trade School Boys & Girls Club It's Time to Pack Our School Bags! American Cancer Society – Regional Summit* On January 19, 2013, the American Cancer Society will be holding our annual Regional Summit, which is a conference/training for our Relay For Life Committee members, and we are expecting around 300 participants.  This event starts at 8:30am on Saturday and ends around 5:00pm with clean-up following. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up and decoration on Friday, January 18th from Noon to 6:00pm. We are also looking for volunteers to help with random tasks on Saturday from 7:00am to 6:00pm (or until we get everything cleaned up). When: January 19, 2013 Where: Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in North Springfield Contact: Brooke Street Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Crosslines* Volunteer with Crosslines for the Christmas food distribution on the 22^nd of December! Times to volunteer are from either 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Contact: Lisa Slattery Phone: [phone] Junior League’s Annual Pitter Pat 5k, 10k and 1-mile Fun Run* The Junior League of Springfield, MO is looking for spirited cheer teams that will motivate racers and reassure them that they are on the right path during the race. The cheer team that is the most spirited (best outfits or theme and has the most spirit during the race) will win $500 cash! 26 cheer teams (groups of 6+ people) are needed to cheer our runners. The theme of the race is a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Volunteer Pre-Event Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20^th at 6:30 PM. One person from each group is required to attend this meeting at the Junior League of Springfield – Basement Meeting Room. Where: O’Reilly Family Event Center (Drury University) When: Saturday, March 23^rd, 2013 from 7AM to 11AM, Race begins at 8AM Contact: Mary C. Wood Email: [e-mail] MSU & Convoy of Hope Partnership Text BEARS to 50555 to donate $10 to Convoy of Hope Disaster Response $10.00 donation to Convoy of Hope. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 50555 to STOP. Text HELP to 50555 for HELP. Full Terms: www.mGive.org/T TOMS Club Do you want to help start a student organization? Do you like shoes? Do you like TOMS shoes? Then come help start the first TOMS club on Missouri State’s campus! The focus of the group would be to raise awareness for TOMS initiatives: one-for-one shoes, eye care, and books. Contact: Tracy Dalton Email: [e-mail] Discovery Garden Montessori School* Discovery Garden Montessori School’s mission is to instill a love of learning in every child and to assure a solid grounding in the basics of education that will help them achieve their potential. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with our students and learning more about the Montessori method. Duties may include assisting teachers with activities and lessons, office work, or materials preparation. When: M-F Anytime Between 8:30 AM - 5:30PM Where: 1515 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO, 65804 Contact: Camille DeLaurier (Office Assistant) E-mail: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Website: http://www.dgmontessori.org The Salvation Army – Volunteer Bellringers * Hundreds of volunteers are needed to simply ring the bells at The Salvation Army's iconic red kettles! Volunteer bellringers are needed at red kettle locations throughout the Ozarks at places such as Dillons, Walgreens, Hy-Vee, Battlefield Mall, TJ Maxx and Bass Pro. The funds raised at the red kettles allow The Salvation Army to provide much-needed assistance to local residents in need all year long. Volunteers needed from Nov. 9th - Dec. 24th; Monday through Saturday from 11 am until 8 pm Contact: Victoria Knight Phone: [phone] ext.144 E-mail: [e-mail] Website: http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/springfield-mo Junior Achievement of Southwest Missouri* Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success, with in-classroom curriculum (provided by volunteers) in business, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, planning and zoning, and other similar areas for students K-12. Volunteers are needed to provide our curriculum in classrooms of students in K-12 in schools in both Greene and Christian counties. We have opportunities now until the end of the fall semester, and throughout the spring semester. Times and dates of service are decided upon by the volunteer and teacher of the classroom you are matched with, after you have registered to become a JA volunteer. Apply at http://www.jamvi.org/form/volunteer-application. Contact: Linda Harvey-Yates, District manager E-mail: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Website: http://www.jaswmo.org Ozarks Public Television* OPT needs YOU to help make our December fundraiser a success! We need 3-6 volunteers per shift to answer phones and take pledges. Shifts are approximately 3-4 hours each. If you volunteer as part of an organization, the organization can get on-air recognition. In order to receive on-air recognition, please respond by Wednesday, November 14. When: Monday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 12 Contact: Sue Camp Phone: [phone] Website: www.optv.org Immersion Trip Experience* Help with recovery work from hurricanes Katrina and Isaac over Spring Break. We'll have four days of work (30+ service hours), a day of fun, and the beach. Register early to secure your spot and get the best pricing. Registration fee includes travel, lodging, food and the fun day activities. Price: $225 (register before December 15) or $300 (December 16 - February 1) Payment Schedule: Fall Deposit - $50 to register for the trip before 12/15 Winter Deposit - $125 to register after 12/15 January 31 - $100 ($150 or $225 paid total) February 21 - $75 ($225 or $300 paid total) Register at: http://biloxi2013.eventbrite.com/ Contact: Matt Kerner Email: [e-mail] Schedule: March 9 - Leave Springfield March 10 - Arrive Biloxi, MS March 11-15 - Work (with a fun day) March 16 - Return to Springfield Ambassadors for Children* Ambassadors for Children is a Service Agency of the Council of Churches. Our mission is to help Green County foster children by giving them brand new clothing, hygiene items, self-esteem building items, Christmas presents, Prom dresses, etc. Our goal is to stop the cycle of abuse and neglect in Springfield by building a child’s self-esteem. Ambassadors for Children is a nonprofit that is completely funded by private grants and donations. Our programs include: Kid’s Closet, Pack-a-Bag, Tutoring, Project Self-Esteem, Adopt-a-Caseworker, Prom Closet, and the Christmas Program. Contact: Denée Fay - Assistant Program Coordinator Address: 500 W. Battlefield, Suite B. Springfield, MO 65807 Phone: [phone] ext. 203 Email: [e-mail] Volunteer Needs at Discovery Center* *We can always use more volunteers on weekends so just let me know what works best for your organization. Please have students contact me to arrange dates and times.* Contact Info: Alison Pettit - Museum Manager - Discovery Center of Springfield Where: 438 East St. Louis Street Springfield, MO  65806 Phone: [phone] ext. 709 Website: www.discoverycenter.com Newborns in Need and the Springfield Diaper Bank* We are looking for a group of students to work alongside our Board members to develop an annual fundraising program. This program will meet our budget needs. We will be setting up Diaper Drives, writing grant proposals, seeking donors and sponsors, creating fundraising events and also developing a successful website and Facebook page. Meetings can occur any weekday evening or Saturday mornings. Much of the work can be done through email and phone calls in the students own time. Service Location: 712 W. Sunshine, Springfield 65807 Contact: Jill Bright E-mail: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Website: http://www.newbornsinneedspringfield.org Ozarks Food Harvest Volunteer Program* Did you know that one hour of volunteer time helps The Food Bank provide 105 meals to those in need? Ozarks Food Harvest is the only food bank in southwest Missouri, serving more than 250 nonprofit members across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches more than 20,000 individuals weekly and distributes 12 million pounds of food annually. This would not be possible without generous volunteers like YOU! Weekday Sessions - Monday to Thursday (Morning Session: 9 am - 12 pm or Afternoon Session: 1 - 4 pm) Evening and Weekend Sessions (Tuesday Evening: 6 - 9 pm or Saturday: 9 am - 12 pm and 1 – 4 pm) Schedule your session today! Sign up through OFH’s online Volunteer Center at www.ozarksfoodharvest.org/volunteer or contact Jennifer Sickinger at 417.865.3411 ext. 114. Victory Trade School* Looking for enthusiastic volunteers to tutor students dedicated to obtaining their GED. The GED program at Victory Trade School is a residential, continuing education program that assists students in acquiring life skills while working towards the completion of their GED. We would greatly appreciate volunteers willing to tutor students in any high school equivalent subjects: Math, Essay Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Reading Comprehension.   When: Year round, Weekdays, study hours from 3:30-6pm (flexible). Open to weekend hours. Who: Justys Renegado, 417-864-2276, [e-mail] More Information: http://victorytradeschool.edu/prep_progra.as Boys & Girls Club * Boys & Girls Clubs are in need of tutors during their “Power Hour” from 4:15 to 5:15. However tutors are needed anytime between 3:30 and 8:00pm Mondays through Fridays. The typical time commitment is an hour or two a week. This program emphases through these programs are education and helping members with their homework. When: Monday to Friday anytime between 3:30 and 8 P.M. Contact: Cindy Dodson – [e-mail] It's time to pack our school bags! * School starts this week! How many backpacks will be sitting by your door ready to go? Two? Three? Can you imagine packing more than 1,000 each week...or 4,000 every month? In nearly 40 schools in Springfield and surrounding communities, Ozarks Food Harvest helps feed kids in need every weekend of the entire school year thanks to the Weekend Backpack Program.   The Backpack Program is brilliant in its simplicity. Every Friday, the children are given a bag, only instead of books, it's filled with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food that will keep them going through the weekend. Tuesday Evenings: 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday Sessions: 9 a.m. - noon OR 1 - 4 p.m. More Information: Weekend Backpack Program This newsletter highlights various community service opportunities that exist for students to be involved with in Springfield. Further, we feature service and leadership opportunities in the Center for Leadership & Volunteerism, Bear Blitz Service Days, and other student organization service opportunities that are open to the entire campus. If you wish to be removed from this newsletter or have something to add please e-mail [e-mail] . * Indicates Community Opportunities count for scholarship and FSL hours Tyler McLain Student Specialist for Volunteer Programs Patrick Grayshaw Assistant Director for Volunteer Programs Office of Student Engagement For More Information: www.missouristate.edu/CLV [e-mail] Center for Leadership and Volunteerism Plaster Student Union #131 901 S. National Ave Springfield, MO 65897 417.836.7615    ©2012 Center for Leadership & Volunteerism | Missouri State University : 901 S. National 65897