IUPUI Office of Community Service Posting - D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc

D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc. is is an Indianapolis-based non-profit organization committed to strengthening communities by reinforcing the inherent value to give and serve through education, mentoring, and community service programs. Our program is for 6th to 10th graders meets M-Th, 2:30-4:30 at Shortridge Magnet High School and Arlington Community High School. We work to teach youth to be a motivating force in their community and reach all of their goals through Discipline, Responsibility, Education, Achievement and Motivation.

We are looking to put volunteers in our after-school program as tutors, mentors, and service project chaperons by the the week of January 10th, and on through the rest of the 2011 semester. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to come and help out at our afterschool program at both of our sites. Details are as follows:

On Tuesdays and some Thursdays, these volunteers would simply act as extra support for our site director, and would spend these two hours getting to know our scholars, playing games with them, and helping them to interact with whatever activities are planned for the day. On Mondays and Wednesdays, we are looking for volunteers to help tutor our scholars in the core subjects of math, science, English, and language learning (Spanish, Chinese, and Latin). On select Thursdays, we are looking for chaperons for our service learning activities.

We are looking for IUPUI students who have a passion for working with underserved youth, a valid driver's licence and car insurance, and availability during our after-school program (2:30 - 4:30). Please contact Cassidy Britton for any questions and the application. cbritton@dreamaliveinc.org Office: 317 587 0228 Cell: 317 384 8899

Center for Service and Learning at IUPUI

I'm sure that everyone is in the midst of final preparations for classes. If you have a moment, please consider sharing your time at one of these volunteer opportunities from the Office of Community Service.

**Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week**

One week prior to Thanksgiving, schools, communities and cities throughout the nation endeavor to bring a greater awareness to the issues of hunger and homelessness.

This year the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention and IUPUI are partnering together to bring awareness events to our community throughout the week! Be on the look-out for flyers with more information!

Events for the week are as follows:

Brown Bag Lunch and Homeless Panel -
Monday, November 15 – 12:00-1:30 – CE 305

Community Resource Fair Resource Fair –
Thursday, November 18 – 11:00-1:00 – Campus Center Atrium

Jam the Jaguars Pantry –
November 14-23 – Drop off cans at several locations around campus to help fill the Jaguars Pantry

**Jags in the Streets - Helping Homeless Veterans and Families**
**November 12^th 10am-12pm - HVAF of Indiana, Inc.**

“No American, especially a veteran, should ever be homeless”

Join IUPUI on November 12th in a partnership with HVAF of Indiana Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness for veterans and their families through prevention, education, supportive services and advocacy.

HVAF provides supportive, structured housing to Indiana veterans and their families who are recovering from homelessness. Additionally, it provides veterans and their families with the assistance necessary to ensure successful independent living in the community.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help HVAF with raking leaves, picking up limbs & debris, removal of brush from trees and indoor painting.

Please register at https://spreadsheets.google.com /viewform?formkey=dFlfY0c5bUhHLWprbHh4dnY4T1l6Q0E6MA

Once you register, you will receive more information about this event.

Please contact Suzanne Graham with questions about this event: sezeller@umail.iu.edu

**Jags in the Streets - Samaritan’s Feet**
**Saturday November 20^th 9am-1pm**

300 million people wake up each morning without a pair of shoes to protect their feet from injury and disease. Samaritan’s Feet is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives through Shoes of Hope distributions around the world. Come join IUPUI in the effort with Samaritan’s Feet to provide shoes to children who do not have them. IUPUI volunteers will be helping sort shoes in their warehouse for kids who may have never owned their own pair of shoes in their lifetime.

Register by November 18^th at: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGpKbUs3b2FLZm9yNWJTTF9WdnV2emc6MA

Once you register, you will receive more specific instructions about this event.

Please contact Suzanne Graham with questions about this event: sezeller@umail.iu.edu

**Postbrook East Apartments is looking for volunteers to be positive role models!**

This opportunity would allow for children to meet one-on-one with a positive role model, once a week in the Postbrook East community room, and receive assistance with homework and/or engage in an entertaining, but, enlightening activity. This position is one that would be very rewarding as these children do not get those experiences often. Snacks and refreshments would be provided for the kids and volunteers.

Special Requirements/Skills for Volunteers: Basic math, science, social studies, and/or language arts skills.

Volunteers Needed every Tuesday from November 9, 2010 to May 17, 2011

Contact Amber N. Smith for more information: asmith@GreystonePMC.com

**School on Wheels Takes Tutors to Homeless Children**

Help make a difference in the life of a homeless child by serving as a tutor in area shelters. School on Wheels is looking for dedicated volunteers to help children with their homework and study skills one hour per week. For more information, contact Carrie at indysow@yahoo.com or call 317-704-4308.

For people who are interested: We are preparing for another busy school year and we are looking forward to training a new group of volunteers to help these children. It is an experience that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and should positively impact your life as well. We hope you can join us for tutor orientation to learn more about this wonderful program. Please contact Carrie at Carrie@indysow.org for training dates. All orientations take place at our offices, located at 2815 E. 62nd St., Ste. 200. Please let us know if you are available to attend one of these orientations.

Volunteers are expected to tutor one hour per week. We have tutoring opportunities Monday -Thursday from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM. At the training session, we will be discussing homelessness in Indianapolis as well as what it means to be a School on Wheels tutor. You will receive a Tutor Handbook, needed supplies, and sign up for your tutoring assignment. A criminal history check will also be completed. Whatever your timeframe and/or time commitment is, we will work with you to ensure that your tutoring dates and times fit with your busy schedule. Kindly reply to Carrie at Carrie@indysow.org or 317-202-9100. We look forward to seeing you soon!

**St. Vincent Hospital**
**November 27, 2010**

We need volunteers to help with our 2^nd Barnes and Noble book fair event! It will be held at the E.82^nd Street Barnes and Noble location from 11am-4pm on Saturday, November 27. We have two volunteer shifts: 10:30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm. There will be a variety of activities, including storytelling, face painting and a general info booth.

The money raised from our book fair will help support the St. Vincent Hospital Patient Book Cart, which serves the main hospital, Women’s and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Our book cart visits patients and provides them with a book to read during their stay, free of charge.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Sara Miller at 317-338-3267 or at sdmille2@stvincent.org

Volunteer Opportunity at the Indianapolis Art Center

The Indianapolis Art Center (IAC) is one of the largest not-for-profit community art centers not connected to a university. Their library accepts high-quality art-related books through donation. If you are interested in helping the IAC catalog and organize their books, please contact Patrick Flaherty at 317-255-2464 x. 238 or e-mail pflaherty@indplsartcenter.org.

WFYI Volunteer Opportunities

If you're looking for a way to help WFYI, please check out the listings below and contact Kristy Fozzard, Manager of Volunteer Programs, at 317-614-0461. ~sbg

Check out some of our new upcoming VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Halloween Trick or Treat Event

Friday, October 29^th

This will be our 2^nd annual Halloween Trick or Treat Event and we will be needing volunteers to help with:

Set-up & Craft Prep: 11am – 4pm

Registration, Character Handlers, Crafts, Studios: 3pm – 7pm

‘Princess Presto’ at Indiana State Fairgrounds

Saturday, November 6^th 2:00pm – 4:30pm

WFYI will have an info booth at the Pepsi Coliseum along with the Meet & Greet of ‘Princess Presto’. We are looking for 3 volunteers to be a part of the WFYI booth and help with the Meet & Greet.

Fall Membership TV Drive

Next month is that time again…..our fall membership drive will be from November 25^th – December 12^th. Volunteer times and shifts have not been confirmed yet, but I at least wanted to get this on your radar for November.

Indiana State Library Volunteer Opportunities

While discussing the exceptional newspaper database at the Indiana State Library, we discovered that there are many opportunities to contribute time and work to improving this database and to gain experience at the ISL. Check out the opportunities at http://www.in.gov/library/. ~sbg

Cataloging

• Position Title: Cataloging Volunteer
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Position Summary: Assist the cataloging team with cataloging of items in our database (Evergreen ILS). Enhance records in our databases and OCLC, authority control work, and other tasks.
• Major Responsibilities: Cataloging items in our database.
• Qualifications: Attention to detail is a must. Knowledge of the MARC cataloging format and AACR2, preferably in a classroom setting.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

Cataloging

• Position Title: Database Volunteer
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Position Summary: Assist the cataloging team with improving our catalog database (Evergreen ILS). Enhance and otherwise edit records in our databases, authority control work, and other tasks.
• Major Responsibilities: Editing records in our database.
• Qualifications: Able to use a Windows-based computer. Attention to detail is a must. Preferable qualifications are to have basic knowledge of the MARC cataloging format.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

Indiana Collection

• Position Title: State Documents Volunteer
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
• Position Summary: Volunteer will assist the State Documents Coordinator in maintaining the ‘Uncataloged State Documents’ Collection.
• Project Description: Filing uncataloged state documents, creating labels and headings for collection. Assisting with maintaining the inventory of the collection. Helping to separate State Documents from the Indiana Div. clippings file.
• Qualifications: Basic knowledge of library collections.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

Indiana Historical Bureau

• Position Title: Indiana Historical Bureau Volunteer
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
• Agency Summary: The Indiana Historical Bureau provides publications, programs, and other opportunities for Indiana citizens of all ages to learn and teach about the history of their communities, the state of Indiana, and their relationships to the nation and the world. The Indiana Historical Bureau administers the Indiana Historical marker Program and manages the Indiana Governors' Portraits Collection. www.IN.gov/ihb
• Position Summary: The volunteers we are looking for would be a Jack's or Jill's of all trades who would help us with numerous fun jobs such as sales in our shop and giving tours of our area. If you are interested in volunteering with fun, friendly people in an exciting historically significant environment, then this is the place for you. We can provide you not only with job experience in a warm caring environment, but also a good reference upon satisfactory completion of your time here. We are located in the Indiana State Library and Historical Building on 140 N Senate Ave and are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday - Friday except state holidays and have volunteer house available during that time period.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

Indiana Memory Volunteer Opportunity

• The Indiana State Library is seeking volunteers to assist in the development of Indiana Memory, the online digital library. Individuals will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of digitization from scanning original materials to web page development.
• Position Title: Indiana Memory volunteer
• Date & Time: Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library’s normal hours of operation, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. We request that volunteers work two or more hours per session.
• Project Description: The Indiana Memory program is a collaborative statewide digitization program designed to provide access to the digital collections of Indiana’s cultural heritage organizations. Indiana Memory provides guidance and assistance to libraries, historical societies, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage organizations with their digitization projects.
• Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director, volunteers will assist in the creation of digital collections and development of the Indiana Memory web portal. Tasks involved include scanning of original documents, metadata creation, content management, and web site development. Volunteers will follow digitization guidelines and standards as established for Indiana Memory. Training will be provided.
• Qualifications: Individuals must be able to work independently, pay attention to detail, be responsible and dependable, and be comfortable with computers. Familiarity with scanning equipment and imaging software is preferred.
• Additional information: Information about Indiana Memory is available online at http://www.in.gov/memories. For further information, or to set up an interview, please contact Connie Rendfeld, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Indiana State Library, by calling 317.232.3694 or e-mail crendfeld@library.IN.gov

Talking Books & Braille Recording Project

• Position Title: Indiana Voices Monitor
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
• Project Description: Through the generous support from the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation the Indiana State Library's Talking Books and Braille Library will focus on recording books and magazine articles with Indiana connections that are otherwise unavailable in an audio format. We have two soundproof recording booths and digital recording equipment. These new materials will enable volunteer narrators to record books and magazine articles with maximum clarity and quality. The Talking Books project will greatly rely on the efforts of volunteers. Talking Books seeks volunteer narrators, monitors, and reviewers to begin production.
• Position Summary: An Indiana Voices Monitor works with the Narrator to ensure quality recording. The Monitor will follow along with the Narrator with a copy of the text to make certain that the recording matches. The Monitor will also do editing to prepare the recording for distribution.
• Major Responsibilities: Operate the recording equipment during a recording session. Follow the narrator using a second copy of the text. Maintain quality control during the recording session. Must work a s a team with the Narrator.
• Qualifications: Ability to use a PC and learn new programs. Posses a good "ear" for mispronunciations. The Monitor must be able to work in a weekly schedule with a Narrator to record projects assigned by the Indiana Voices director.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

Talking Books & Braille Recording Project

• Position Title: Narrator
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
• Project Description: Through the generous support from the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation the Indiana State Library's Talking Books and Braille Library will focus on recording books and magazine articles with Indiana connections that are otherwise unavailable in an audio format. We have two soundproof recording booths and digital recording equipment. These new materials will enable volunteer narrators to record books and magazine articles with maximum clarity and quality. The Talking Books project will greatly rely on the efforts of volunteers. Talking Books seeks volunteer narrators, monitors, and reviewers to begin production.
• Position Summary: To help record books and magazines of Indiana interest for the talking Books program which is a part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
• Major Responsibilities: Read the text into a microphone in a natural even-flowing style. You must audition and be evaluated for this position. Must work as a team with the Monitor.
• Qualifications: Must have a strong, clear and agreeable voice. Must be capable of presenting an intelligible and sincere reflection of the author's intent.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

Talking Books & Braille Recording Project

• Position Title: Indiana Voices Reviewer
• Date & Time: Long-term position. Volunteer virtually from your home computer.
• Project Description: Through the generous support from the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation the Indiana State Library's Talking Books and Braille Library will focus on recording books and magazine articles with Indiana connections that are otherwise unavailable in an audio format. We have two soundproof recording booths and digital recording equipment. These new materials will enable volunteer narrators to record books and magazine articles with maximum clarity and quality. The Talking Books project will greatly rely on the efforts of volunteers. Talking Books seeks volunteer narrators, monitors, and reviewers to begin production.
• Position Summary: An Indiana Voices Reviewer will listen to a completed project and follow along with a copy of the text to ensure accuracy. The Reviewer will note any mistakes on a form as well as listening to see if the project contains violence, sexuality, or profanity.
• Major Responsibilities: The Reviewer is the final check in the recording process and therefore the final quality assurance rests on that position.
• Qualifications: The Reviewer will receive a USB Flash Drive(s) with WAV sound files of the project. The Reviewer must have a home computer with speakers/headphones capable of playing such a file.
• Project Completion Date: Ongoing

New Opportunities for ALISS Students

The latest Office of Community Service Bulletin lists several organizations that you might find of interest. These ongoing opportunities could be used as a stepping stone to an internship, as a resume building tool, and as a way to give back to the community.

Please let me know how successful these posts are as a tool. I'm interested in hearing back from you about this new Volunteer Opportunity post.

Thanks!

~sbg

United Way of Central Indiana ReadUp program

ReadUP is a program aimed to work with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in central Indiana schools to improve reading levels. By fostering and improving literacy at an early age, we in turn hope to increase the graduation rate in the Indianapolis area, which is hovering at 48.9%. This is one of the lowest in the country!

We ask for our tutors to commit to one hour a week, to engage with two students, helping them with reading, and also providing them a role model and mentor. Tutors can also work with a partner, allowing them to alternate weeks and only tutor twice a month. Tutors with limited time can sign up as substitutes, and come in on an as-needed basis.

Tutoring begins on October 5th and will continue through May 20, so there is still plenty of time for your employees to sign up. All tutors must attend a 90-minute training session before they begin to tutor and must complete a background check. If IUPUI has more than 10 tutors sign up, then we can do the training on site. Please contact Julie Henson if interested. Julie.Henson@uwci.org

La Plaza-

Mission: La Plaza is a groundbreaking effort to be the trusted liaison between Latinos and the larger community.

But did you know that the amount of services they have provided to Latino families have increased by 300% in the last year? La Plaza serves more than 7,000 Latinos annually by providing families with access to essential, health and social services and educational programs.

Consider giving your time to this worthy organization through a one-time opportunity or a volunteer internship relevant to your skills and area of study. Also, there is an increasing demand for items for their food pantry. See how you can get involved!

Latino Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Mission: The mission of the Latino Coalition is to promote the awareness and work toward the elimination of domestic and sexual violence and contributing conditions affecting Latino communities across Indiana.

The Coalition is offering volunteers exposure to the Latino community programs and activities, as well as the opportunity to assist with implementing Latino Coalition Programs and Events and engage in office tasks.

Specifically, this nonprofit is looking for volunteers who have Spanish knowledge, experience working with the Latino community, and some knowledge of domestic violence.

For more information, contact Daisy Velez and check out the website. E-mail: develez@indianalationcoalition.org Phone: 317-926-4673

School on Wheels Takes Tutors to Homeless Children

Help make a difference in the life of a homeless child by serving as a tutor in area shelters. School on Wheels is looking for dedicated volunteers to help children with their homework and study skills one hour per week. For more information, contact Carrie at indysow@yahoo.com or call 317-704-4308.

For people who are interested: We are preparing for another busy school year and we are looking forward to training a new group of volunteers to help these children. It is an experience that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and should positively impact your life as well. We hope you can join us for tutor orientation to learn more about this wonderful program. Please contact Carrie at Carrie@indysow.org for training dates. All orientations take place at our offices, located at 2815 E. 62nd St., Ste. 200. Please let us know if you are available to attend one of these orientations.

Volunteers are expected to tutor one hour per week. We have tutoring opportunities Monday -Thursday from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM. At the training session, we will be discussing homelessness in Indianapolis as well as what it means to be a School on Wheels tutor. You will receive a Tutor Handbook, needed supplies, and sign up for your tutoring assignment. A criminal history check will also be completed. Whatever your timeframe and/or time commitment is, we will work with you to ensure that your tutoring dates and times fit with your busy schedule. Kindly reply to Carrie at Carrie@indysow.org or 317-202-9100. We look forward to seeing you soon!

St. Vincent Hospital

November 27, 2010
We need volunteers to help with our 2nd Barnes and Noble book fair event! It will be held at the E.82nd Street Barnes and Noble location from 11am-4pm on Saturday, November 27. We have two volunteer shifts: 10:30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm. There will be a variety of activities, including storytelling, face painting and a general info booth.

The money raised from our book fair will help support the St. Vincent Hospital Patient Book Cart, which serves the main hospital, Women’s and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Our book cart visits patients and provides them with a book to read during their stay, free of charge.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Sara Miller at 317-338-3267 or at sdmille2@stvincent.org

IEEE International Conference



Volunteers Needed for IEEE CloudCom 2010 Conference at IUPUI, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2010

The 2nd IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science to be held at University Place Conference Center Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2010, needs undergraduate and graduate student volunteers.

“Cloud” is a common metaphor for an Internet accessible infrastructure (e.g. data storage and computing hardware) which is hidden from users. Cloud Computing makes data truly mobile and a user can simply access a chosen cloud with any internet accessible device. In Cloud Computing, IT-related capabilities are provided as services, accessible without requiring detailed knowledge of the underlying technology. Thus, many mature technologies are used as components in Cloud Computing, but still there are many unresolved and open problems. This conference and workshop series, steered by the Cloud Computing Association, aims to bring together researchers who work on cloud computing and related technologies.

Student volunteers will have the opportunity to meet leading researchers. Keynote speakers include Ian Foster, Director, CI, Distinguished Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory and Dennis Gannon, Director of Applications for the Cloud Computing Futures Group of Microsoft Research. You will receive complimentary conference registration and a t-shirt in exchange for your work at the conference.

To get more information visit http://www.cloudcomputingconference.org For an application to volunteer, please contact Jennifer Browning, brownijl@iupui.edu

Opportunities for ALISS Students

Hello, Everyone!

Regina and I met with Ashley Winfield from the Office of Community Service in the Campus Center (Suite 370) today. ALISS wants to help support the IUPUI mission of community service, so we're posting these volunteer opportunities for you. I promise to create a more comprehensive list as the semester progresses.

For now, if you have any questions about these positions, please make a comment on our blog. I'll try to answer them in a timely manner. Have a great semester!

Sarah

IUPUI OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FALL 2010 EVENTS

SOLE Conference
Friday, October 8th, 2010
8am-5pm, Throughout Indianapolis
The Office of Community Service is joining together with Student Organizations to host the first ever SOLE Conference. This is a conference bringing together members of various student organizations to focus on issues in the community such as sustainability and your role in leaving behind your own footprint. Listen to dynamic and interesting speakers and enjoy an afternoon of service to the community.
Pre-registration is required - http://www.iupui.edu/~sole/.

Fall Alternative Break (FAB)
Friday, October 16 - Tuesday, October 19, 2010
All weekend, Location TBD
IUPUI Fall Alternative Break (FAB is a low-cost, weekend road-trip focused on community service, experiential learning and sight-seeing. Students do short-term projects for community agencies and learn about social issues such as urban renewal, poverty, hunger, homelessness, and the environment.
Pre-Registration and a cash deposit are required.
Check out our website for details - http://csl.iupui.edu/ocs/fab.asp

Make a Difference Day
Saturday, October 23, 2010
8am-5pm, Throughout Indianapolis
IUPUI volunteers for National Make a Difference Day make a commitment to actively participate in this special day of volunteerism. Make a Difference Day was initiated in 1990. Even small efforts can make a big difference.
Pre-registration is required.
Check out our website for details - http://csl.iupui.edu/ocs/