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Central Service Spotlight--February 8th-14th

Nicole Doherty - Monday, February 8, 2021
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On-Campus Service Opportunities

Alternative Weekend
Registration is now open for the first Alternative Weekend of the semester. Join us on Saturday, February 20th for a day of service focused on a critical community issue. Stay tuned for more information on our topic and project this month!

Registration is available on UCORE. Spots are limited, so sign up quickly!

Alternative Lunch Break
Take your lunch break to learn about a community issue and how you can get invovled in service! 

Join us from 12:00-1:00pm on February 23rd as we talk about Food Insecurity in Oklahoma.

Registration is available on UCORE. Spots are limited, so sign up quickly!

Big Event Team Leader Applications Open
Sign-up today to be a team leader for the 2021 Big Event on March 27th.  Team Leaders will serve as the liaison between a small group of site volunteers and the Big Event Executive Committee.

Applications are available on UCORE and due on March 5th.

Big Event Volunteer Applications Open
Sign-up today to be a volunteer for the 2021 Big Event on March 27th.

Big Event is a student-led service opportunity held every spring. The mission of Big Event is simply One Big Day. One Big Thanks. One Big Event. UCO students head out into the community to say thank you to residents through service.

Registration is available on UCORE and due on March 12th.

If your office or organization has upcoming student volunteer opportunities, please send the information to volunteer@uco.edu to have it included in our weekly emails.

Off-Campus Service Opportunities

Traditions Health Volunteer to Visit

Traditions Health is seeking individuals to volunteer to spend time with a patient, provide help to a caregiver or assist with administrative work in the hospice office. If you have a desire to be of service to those in hospice care, we have a desire for you to be a part of our hospice team as a volunteer!

Learn more HERE!

YWCA Prevention Education Volunteer
YWCA is in search of Prevention Education Volunteers. The goal of this role is to provide vital support to the Prevention Education Team while gaining hands-on experience in community program development, networking and cultivation of partnerships, and other non-profit organizational duties.

Learn more HERE!

Galentine's Day at Scissortail Park
February has arrived and we are excited to celebrate Galentine's Day on Saturday, February 13th from 10 AM to 4 PM.  Volunteers are needed to help create a fun Galentine's Day for our park community.  Please go to https://scissortailpark.galaxydigital.com/ to see the list of volunteer opportunities for February 13th. 
You can register for our volunteer site if you have not already.  You may also need to sign a 2021 waiver.  To sign a waiver, log in or register, click on OPPORTUNITIES on the left side, then click on Qualification Needed.  Next, click on the GENERAL LIABILITY AND GENERAL RELEASE FORM and electronically sign the waiver.  Lastly, click on Submit.  Once the waiver is approved, you will be good to sign-up for any 2021 volunteer opportunity. 
 

Independent Transport Network of Central Oklahoma
ITN Central Oklahoma is a dignified transportation and delivery option to ensure seniors keep their freedom and independence. We would like to invite you to join our mission and support central Oklahoma elders and visually impaired adults.

ITN offers: 
  • Safe rides for seniors, anywhere- not just medical appointments
  • Deliveries and pickups
  • Assistance with technology like grocery delivery apps and websites
  • Free rides to eye care appointments for our riders
To learn more about volunteering, visit: https://www.itncentraloklahoma.org/volunteer-to-drive

Project 66

The Project 66 Food and Resource Center is a faith-based, 501-c3 nonprofit that provides food and resources to people who are facing food insecurity in Edmond, Arcadia, Jones, and Luther.

Aince their founding in 2010, Project 66 has been at the forefront of the fight against hunger in Central Oklahoma. As an affiliate of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Projct 66 distributes food to people who would otherwise go undernourished, such as children, the elderly, the disabled, and families who are facing difficult economic times. They also connect their clients with local resources that may help them with other issues they are facing such as finding community clinics, learning English, or getting assistance with rent and utilities. 

If you are interested in learning more about Project 66 or seeking out volunteer opportunities with their organization, visit their website at https://www.project66.org.

Connect with the Central Pantry

The Central Pantry is an on Campus Food Pantry available for all student, faculty, and staff. To start shopping at the pantry, simply fill out the Client Form on UCORE

Easy, Breezy Brushstrokes

Looking for a fun, family friendly activity? Join Community Engagement's Student Parent Program this Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm. Reserve your spot on UCORE!

Logging Service Hours

Keep track of your service hours by logging them on UCORE! For more information on service hours check out our social media (@uco_ce) and website (uco.edu/ce).

Single Mom's Resource Roundtable

Join a great group of single mom's on campus for this month's Resource Roundtable.  We will be talking about stress management. Sign up on UCORE.
 

Distinguished Service Award

Students with over 400 hours of logged and approved service are eligible to apply for the Distinguished Service Graduate Award during their final semester on campus. Log hours & apply on UCORE!

Alternative Breaks

Alternative Breaks look different this year, but there are still great ways to get invovled. Look out for registration each month for an Alternative Weekend and Alternative Lunch Break opportunities!