CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED
August 3-9, 2008

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is in search of volunteer summer camp counselors August 3-9 at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, SC. Male volunteers are strongly encouraged to apply! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Each volunteer is assigned to serve as a companion for a camper who’s affected by a neuromuscular disease. Counselors help their campers with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, swimming and horseback riding. To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA’s summer camp program, please contact Rozialyn Burison at (803)799-7435 or at rburison@mdausa.org.

JOIN THE CAROLINA SERVICE COUNCIL
August 26, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

 All students are invited to join the Carolina Service Council, which meets every other Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Russell House 303. CSC is a great way to get involved in service events, educational campaigns, and develop your leadership skills. For more information on CSC visit: www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/csc.

SERVICE SATURDAY
September 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Looking for a great service opportunity with other Carolina students? Service Saturdays brings together up to 200 students for a half day of service in the Columbia community. Transportation and lunch is provided.  Registration is available and required online at: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/servicesat.asp starting August 4th. For more information contact Community Service Programs at 777-7130.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FAIR
September 17, 2008, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities in Columbia, make sure to attend the Service Opportunity Fair! In front of the Russell House on Greene Street, there will be more than 30 non-profit agencies of all types. Questions? Contact Community Service Programs at 777-7130 or visit: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/servicefair/index.htm.

SERVICE SATURDAY
October 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Looking for a great service opportunity with other Carolina students? Service Saturdays brings together up to 200 students for a half day of service in the Columbia community. Transportation and lunch is provided.  Registration is available and required online at: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/servicesat.asp starting September 3rd. For more information contact Community Service Programs at 777-7130.

ALTERNATIVE FALL BREAK TRIP
October 9 - 12, 2008

A team of University of South Carolina students will spend their fall break serving the community. More information on this trip sponsored by Community Service Programs will be available in August at: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/alternativeBreakTrips.htm.

SERVICE SATURDAY
October 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Looking for a great service opportunity with other Carolina students? Service Saturdays brings together up to 200 students for a half day of service in the Columbia community. Transportation and lunch is provided.  Registration is available and required online at: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/servicesat.asp starting September 29th. For more information contact Community Service Programs at 777-7130.

CAROLINA CARES HOLIDAY DRIVE
November 3 – December 3, 2008

Each November USC celebrates Carolina Cares month. You can fill donate presents or fill stockings for low-income children. For more information on how to be a part of this program, visit: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/carolinaCares.htm. The month long holiday drive culminates with the 54th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. on the Historic Horseshoe. We hope you’ll be part of this Carolina tradition of service. Questions? Contact Community Service Programs at 777-7130.

SERVICE SATURDAY
November 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Looking for a great service opportunity with other Carolina students? Service Saturdays brings together up to 200 students for a half day of service in the Columbia community. Transportation and lunch is provided.  Registration is available and required online at: http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/servicesat.asp starting October 22nd. For more information contact Community Service Programs at 777-7130.

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
December 3, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

The 54^th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Historic Horseshoe. Come to listen to the carolers, sip hot cider and enjoy the beautiful festivities. The ceremony begins at 6pm. All are welcome!

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE
January 19, 2009, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

The 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service is just around the corner! Come join faculty, staff, and students in one of the University’s largest volunteer events by serving local non-profits.  The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.  Registration is required in advance at http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice/mlk.htm starting in November 2008. Transportation and lunch is provided. For any other questions, call Community Service Programs at 777-7130.

ONGOING AND YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES

Mentors Needed for Area Youth
-All Semester
The Eddie B. Lloyd After School Center is looking for student volunteers to staff the Center.  The Center has provided free tutoring for children in the underprivileged Lower Waverly area of Columbia, M-Th 4-6 pm, since 2003.  The Waverly Center is entirely student-run and staffed and therefore depends on students for its everyday operations.  Volunteers spend one afternoon per week helping students ages 5-13 with homework, reading, games and mentoring. For more info contact the Waverly Volunteer Coordinator at waverlycenter@gmail.com

Hours are flexible to your scheduling needs. Contact Angie Wolff 799-9187 X 17


Girl Scouts of the Congaree Area Inc
Opportunities range from program assistants, office internship to paid summer positions at Camp Congaree. Girl Scouts has numerous outreach programs; DJJ, Girls Beyond Bars, after school and Cargo Store. Call and find out how you can provide a girl with Courage, Confidence,and Character.

For more info contact:
Heather Leigh
803-782-5133 x 3039
leighH@congaree.org
www.congaree.org


Life Enrichment Program
Alterra Sterling House of Parklane Rd. is an assisted living facility that provides care for the elderly who need some assistance with daily living skills. What we do is provide programming that will interest them and keep them mentally and physically active. The residents love meeting young people from the community. We are always looking for people to help out with activities or to do something unique of their own. We play games such as bowling, bingo, horseshoes, have discussion groups, go on outings, etc. We would love to have you come by and spend some time with our folks. Even if it's only sitting and talking!

For more info contact:
Myrtis M. White
(803)-741-2600
mwhite@assisted.com

HELP TUTOR KIDS
New Horizons Family Care Center needs volunteers to assist with homework and teach afternoon workshops to youth, ranging in a variety of subjects, especially the arts. Also, volunteers need to facilitate parenting group every third Monday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Located in lower Richland County.

For more info contact:
Mildred Myers
803.783.4997
nhscc@aol.com


Help at Senior Center
Capital Senior Center needs volunteers Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM - 12:00PM, who are sensitive to seniors, can cover front desk, answer phone and answer/refer questions from members. Periodically collate and fold newsletter and brochures. Greet and direct visitors to ballroom/classrooms during big events at the center.

For more info contact
Charlotte J. Thom
779-1971
charlotte@capitalseniorcenter.com
Check out the web site


Lutheran Hospice
If you are looking for ways to be a cheerful giver and feel your heart leading you to volunteer within the community, then you may be a match for us. Lutheran Hospice is a non-profit, faith based organization, providing end-of-life care to patients in both the home settings and nursing centers. The volunteer experience can be as simple as holding a hand, reading a book, helping the staff with clerical assignments, or baking cakes.

To find out more, please call:
Tricia Itter
803-461-0420
Check out our website at www.lutheranhospice.org

Regency Hospice
Volunteers needed whenever available to provide support for patients and families at Regency Hospice. Will place volunteers where they feel most comfortable, utilizing each individual's skills and assets.

For more info contact:
Roger Cranford
765.0099


Eau Claire Cooperative "Extra Help" Medicare Part D Enrollment
We have a problem that you may be able to help solve. There are a large number of senior citizens in greater Columbia, who may be eligible for something called "Extra Help." It is a low-income subsidy (LIS) to assist seniors with incomes below 135% of poverty. purchase Medicare Part D and Medicare Part B insurance (SLMB), to pay for doctors visits and prescription drugs. Income limits $1048 single, $1406 couple We need help in identifying and enrolling seniors. Volunteers will be need in three to four hour increments. Sponsored by Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers Inc.

For more info contact:
Dean Slade
803-414-3878
dslade@ecchc.org
www.ecchc.org

Community In Schools of the Midlands
Communities In Schools of the Midlands is a local non-profit organization that links children, families and schools with community resources they need for academic and social success. Many students face challenges to reaching their full potential. Problems such as family dysfunction, peer pressure, poverty and learning disabilities burden not only the students' ability to learn but also the teachers' ability to teach. These students need access to additional services such as tutors, mentors, health services and after school programs. Communities In Schools builds the caring relationships needed to prepare students for lifelong success. Volunteers are needed as mentors, tutors, lunch buddies and as helpers for our special events throughout the school year. Please contact Devin Maffett at volunteers@cism.org or 803-254-9727 or visit the office at 1300 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29202. Check ou the web site at www.cisnet.org/midlands
 

Midlands Reading Consortium
Are you interested in tutoring a student during the regular lunchtime hour this semester? The Midland’s Reading Consortium is looking for volunteers interested in working with underachieving kindergarten through second graders. Tutoring lasts thirty minutes, typically between 11 and 1, on Tuesdays at Arden Elementary and Wednesdays at South Kilbourne Elementary. Volunteers should have a strong commitment to be a role model, tutor and advocate for students. For more information, please contact Jo S Brown, MRC Program Liaison at 733-5400 Ext 2059 or jbrown@uway.org. Volunteers need to complete a MRC volunteer application and DSS background form. Pre-service orientation is provided by United Way Staff and district volunteers. A Richland School District One/United Way of the Midlands Partnership.
 

 FAST FORWARD
Like volunteering?  Interested in tutoring?
Fast Forward needs your help.  Fast Forward is looking for volunteer tutors for high school math and English.  Tutors in English are needed on Mondays.  Tutors in Math are needed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Time:  3:30 – 5:30pm
3223 Devine Street, Suite 3
If interested, please call Fast Forward at 343-2577.
Help make a difference today!

 
HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK
Interested in helping pack food for the needy?
Have a couple of hours to spare each week?
Then call Harvest Hope Food Bank and help get food to those in need of it. 
If interested, please contact Peg Mead at Harvest Hope Food Bank - 254-4432 x117.
 

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
Needs help with administrative duties, patient screening and qualifying, and filing.
Clinic is open Monday – Thursday from 9am – 7pm.
If interested, please contact the Free Medical Clinic at 765-1503 or
at volunteer@ freemedclinic.org


SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER
Need drivers for Meals on Wheels program.
Operational hours are Monday – Friday from 9am – 12 noon.
If interested, please contact Gail or Barbara at 252-7734.   

St. Lawrence Place
After School Tutors Needed
Provide one-on-one or small group teaching to school aged children; work with Children’s Program Coordinator in developing program to enhance student learning. 
Each volunteer must have a love of children and learning, understanding of child development, and ability to work with children with diverse backgrounds.
Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm
If interested, please contact St. Lawrence Place at 779-9067.
Ask for Margarette McFadden. 

YMCA Y.I.P.
(Youth Incentive Program)
After School Tutors Needed
Y.I.P. serves students in grades K-5^th.  The YMCA picks the students up and takes them to the Y where they complete an hour of homework; receive snacks and thirty minutes of PACT improvement assignments.
Tutors are needed in Math, Science, History, Spanish, Reading, Language Arts, Writing and Spelling.
Volunteer based on your availability.
Hours of the program are Monday – Friday from 2:30 – 5:30pm.
If interested, please contact the YMCA at 799-7159x14.
Ask for Cosette Walker. 


SANDHILLS SCHOOL
Volunteer tutors needed to work with children diagnosed with Dyslexia. 
If interested, please contact Dr. Gillian Barclay at 695-1400.


Home Works of South Carolina
Home Works of SC is a faith based mission project that repairs homes of those in need; the elderly.  If you are interested in volunteering with house repair for the needy please contact Hank Chardos at HomeWrksc@aol.com 
 

SOUTH CAROLINA PRISONER ADVOCACY NETWORK
Volunteers Needed

“Many of us who have been close to the criminal justice system in South Carolina are painfully aware that children raised in poverty are fodder for our prisons.  Various people have struggled with this problem, striving to find means of diverting our youth from crime.  South Carolina continues to incarcerate a greater proportion of our citizens than most other states.

Meanwhile, the devastating effect on the economy is all too clear.  We are spending money to maintain this prison system, which is sorely needed for nurturing programs, which would lead our youth to become healthy, productive citizens.

Jim Casey was founder and long time CEO of the United Parcel Service.  He observed, “his least prepared and least effective employees were those…who…had spent much of their youth in institutions”.  Let’s face it!!  Prison does not prepare young people for life.

Eventually, Jim Casey established the Annie E. Casey Foundation in his mother’s name.  This group has had considerable impact in improving the chances of “at risk” youth, of facing a brighter future.

In South Carolina we have not demonstrated the ability to work together to solve our problems.  Perhaps, one of our foremost faults is to rely on incarceration as a means of solving all our social ills.  Shouldn’t mature and intelligent people be able to establish a collaborative effort, along the lines of the Casey Foundations recommendations, to guide our youth into productive adulthood?”

Eunice McAllister is the founder and chairperson of the South Carolina Prisoner Advocacy Network (SPAN).  She would like to invite a diverse group of South Carolina citizens to come together for broad discussion of the destructive effect that poverty has on the youth of South Carolina.

If you are interested in volunteering with this advocacy group, please contact Ms. Eunice McAllister @ 803-254-9869.  Evening hours are okay, up to 10pm.
 

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Volunteers Needed
Tutors are needed at the Martin Luther King Jr. After-school program.
Monday – Friday from 2:30 – 6pm
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact Carolyn at 733-8452.


The Richland County Public Library
The Richland County Public Library receives a tremendous amount of support from many dedicated volunteers. RCPL volunteers contribute in numerous ways, from behind-the-scenes assistance to working with the public. RCPL has a number of volunteer positions, including Information Desk Patron Assistants, Writing Center Patron Assistants, Circulation Assistants, Homebound Volunteers and Conversational Partners for our Let's Speak English program. Adult volunteers are formally recognized each year with a reception taking place around National Volunteer Week in the Spring in addition to recognition awards for designated service hours. Please contact Cathy Dolan at 929-3436 or email at cdolan@richland.lib.sc.us. Also check out our website at www.richland.lib.sc.us.