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Community Service Bulletin

Thursday, October 28, 2009

Spotlight

MIT Inspirational Teacher Award

Would you like to thank a high school teacher who inspired you?

Nominate your favorite high school teacher for the MIT Inspirational Teacher Award and get the chance to connect that teacher with a great bunch of MIT resources. Visit http://web.mit.edu/inspire/nomination.html to complete the online nomination form by December 9, or learn more about the award by visiting http://web.mit.edu/inspire/index.html. If you have questions, please contact Linden McEntire at mcentire@mit.edu or (617) 253-8065.

One-Time Opportunities

Ongoing Opportunities

One-Time Opportunities

Help make science “come alive” for students and teachers! (11/21)
Join People Making a Difference for a day of organizing collections and books and assembling kits for public elementary school students! The Needham Science Center has a surplus of rocks, shells, displays, and even taxidermy specimens that need to be turned into science kits and collections. Come help the Center make science meaningful, valuable, and fun for Needham schoolchildren. The event will be held at the Needham Science Center on Saturday, 11/21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To participate, visit http://www.pmd.org/events.phtml and e-mail all of the requested information to Lori at lori@pmd.org or call (617) 282-7177 by 11/11. Include whether you need a ride to/from the Needham commuter rail station, or if you can provide rides to/from the Needham commuter rail station.

PMD promotes informed and responsible volunteerism by involving people in meaningful, one-time, hands-on work that meets the needs of local charities and by assisting companies and charities in building successful community involvement programs.

Ongoing Opportunities

Assist public high school seniors with the college application process!
Join a group of volunteers assisting public high school seniors with the college application process. After a brief training that discusses guidelines for the college essay and principles of the application process, you will meet weekly with students on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sessions take place at the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS), located between Central and Harvard Square.

Check our website Event Calendar for ongoing orientation dates. Contact Martha Osler at csv@cpsd.us or (617) 349-6794 with questions. You can also visit www.csvinc.org for more information.

Apply for a PSC Grant for IAP travel by November 16!
The PSC grant program helps members of the MIT community solve real-world problems by funding local, national, and international public service projects. If you are looking to participate in such an opportunity over IAP, please submit your proposal by November 16.

Looking for help with an existing idea or developing one?  Visit our PSC Grants resource page for more information.

Apply for a Preservation Planner Internship with the City of Somerville!
Gain hands-on experience by interning with the City of Somerville! The Preservation Commission is seeking an intern to assist with historic preservation projects, initially with a focus to help gain adoption by the Board of Aldermen of many new or enlarged local historic districts in the City. Over time, projects may include researching and organizing walking tours in Somerville, planning and executing historic re-enactment community events, and enhancing the Commission’s website.

The internship is currently unpaid, but offers excellent practical experience and academic credit. The hours are flexible, but the ideal candidate will preferably work for 15 hours/week for an extended period of months. The start date will hopefully be early fall and continue until next summer, June 2010.

Interested students should send a resume with a letter of interest, indicating particular or relevant experience or education, to Ms. Brandon J. Wilson, Executive Director, SHPC, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143.  Contact Ms. Brandon Wilson at bwilson@somervillema.gov or (617) 625-6600 x2532 for more information. You can also visit www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation to learn about the City of Somerville and the Commission.

Apply for the Summer 2010 Institute on Philanthropy and Volunteer Service internship program in Washington, D.C.!
The Institute on Philanthropy and Volunteer Service’s summer internship program provides undergraduate students with both challenging academic experience and valuable professional experience. This eight-week residential program – based at Georgetown University – is designed for students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. Features include internships with leading nonprofit organizations, transferable class credits, housing, community service, guest lectures, leadership and professional development, networking, and meri-t and financial aid-based scholarships.

The program will run during June and July 2010. Students who complete their applications by the early deadline of December 4, 2009 will receive priority internship placement and receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

For more information or to start an online application, please visit the website www.dcinternships.org/ipvs. If you have any questions, please contact IVPS Program Manager Emily Hill at ehill@tfas.org or by phone at 800-741-6964. You can also click here to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.

The MIT Public Service Center is not responsible for the quality or safety of outside service agencies, and does not screen volunteer placements or projects. The Community Service Opportunities bulletin is published once a week by the staff of the MIT Public Service Center. If you have questions, feel free to call us at 617-253-0742, or stop by 4-104.

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