Community Service-Learning at UMD College Park

The Leadership & Community Service-Learning unit (LCSL), in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, engages students at the University of Maryland in meaningful community service-learning with the local community through resources, programs, and events. LCSL strives to educate students about the root causes of pressing social issues while making a meaningful and immediate difference in the local community.
This year the primary job of the MDCCC AmeriCorps VISTA member will be to finalize and implement an outreach plan and materials, reaching out to those who work and live in Prince George’s County so that individuals, family members, and community members can help those living in need within the County. They will also host trainings for community partners on how to use the database and assess how it is working to help meet their needs. Finally, they will create and implement an assessment of the virtual resource center itself so that changes can continue to be made so that it is more user friendly for people in need, service providers, and volunteers. These three steps are the next steps in creating a county wide virtual resource center allowing community members in need and service providers to find non-profits that can provide resources to help them rise out of poverty. In addition, this virtual resource center will allow for community members to find volunteer opportunities at these non-profits, hopefully building the capacity of the services they provide.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Foster relationships between the University of Maryland and non-profits in Prince George’s County.
• Maintain and grow the database of community partners in the virtual resource center through solidifying the database, making the database accessible to the general public through web-based tools, and reviewing and updating the manuals to ensure sustainability.
• Finalize and implement an outreach plan and materials, reaching out to those who work and live in Prince George’s County so that individuals, family members, and community members can help those living in need within the County.
• Host trainings for community partners on how to use the database and assess how it is working to help meet their needs.
• Create and implement an assessment of the virtual resource center itself so that changes can continue to be made so that it is more user friendly for people in need, service providers, and volunteers.
• Assess the project as it happens and be able to make in flight corrections as needed.
• Participate as an active member of the Leadership & Community-Service Learning and the Human Services Coalition staff teams.

This is a 12-month AmeriCorps*VISTA position that begins in June 2015. The monthly stipend for this VISTA position is $1,333. Upon completing the 12-months of service, the person in this position can choose to receive either an education award worth $5,500 to pay for further education, or $1,500 cash. This position reports directly to the Coordinator for Local Community Service-Learning.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in community development, sociology, public policy, or closely related field and experience in one or more of the following areas: service-learning/community service, working with non-profit agencies, working with college students, technology (databases, website creation, smart application creation, etc.), leadership development, working with diverse populations. Excellent communication and organizational skills required as is a valid driver’s license (with less than six points). Spanish language proficiency strongly encouraged but not required.

To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and names and telephone numbers of three references to:

Deborah Slosberg
Leadership & Community Service-Learning
1110 Stamp Union
College Park, MD 20742.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-314-0068

Please direct questions to Deborah Slosberg, Coordinator for Local Community Service-Learning, [email protected], 301-314-0068.

For Best Consideration, submit application materials by March 19th, 2015.
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

It's been a great year! Thank you to all those who volunteered at our events and helped make them a success-- we, and the community, so appreciate you! Stay tuned in the fall for more service-learning opportunities such as TerpService Day and Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.

Best of luck on your finals!!

TerpService Squirrel, signing off.

UM Serves - May 8, 2012

Looking for an internship or service experience? Check out all the opportunities in this week's UM Serves.

app.e2ma.net Volume 2, Issue 12 May 8, 2012 UM Serves is a bi-weekly newsletter brought to you by Leadership & Community Service-Learning in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life in Suite 0110. In This Issue One-Time Service Opportunities ... America Reads Day / America Counts Day / and Partn...

--- Enjoy working with kids? Apply now to be an America Reads*America Counts Mentor in Fall 2012!

Develop leadership skills and get some real work experience while making a difference in Prince George’s County! Mentor positions for those with Federal Work Study start at $10/hr.

--- Need internship credit to graduate? Intern with America Reads*America Counts!

Priority due date is Monday, May 7. Final application deadline is Friday, August 31 at 5pm.

For more information, please visit www.arac.umd.edu. To apply, visit http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/involvement/arac/become_a_mentor.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 301-314-READ (7323).

Terp Service: TerpService Weekend

A belated thank you to all those who served with us on ! Check out our blog for a few photo highlights

http://terpservice.blogspot.com/2012/04/terpservice-weekend.html

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UM Serves - April 23, 2012

If you've ever thought about tutoring an English as a Second Language student, this opportunity is for you!

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is working with adult residents in subsidized housing who are striving to become financially self-sufficient. They are taking high school equivalency (GED) and ESL classes, college, or technical courses, as well as learning computer skills, getting job training, writing resumes and looking for work or for better jobs.

If you can donate a little time to tutor the English Language one-on-one, please call Nancy Scull at (240) 773-9322. You will find this very rewarding as you help families to become financially independent!

Contact: Nancy Scull
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 773-9322

-- For more opportunities, please view the April 23, 2012 edition of UM Serves below.

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America Reads*America Counts

Volunteer next weekend with America Reads*America Counts!

Volunteers are still needed on Saturday, May 4th for Maryland Reads Day, and on Sunday, May 5th for the Partners in Print Family Day!

Learn more, and register here: http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/involvement/arac.

thestamp.umd.edu The mission of America Reads * America Counts, a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George's County Public Schools, is to provide a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students.

Event announcements!!

On Tuesday, May 1st, 50 students from Northwestern High School to spend the day on campus & experience what it is like to be a college student at UMD. The following events are free & open to the public:

"Hispanic Heroes: A Hispanic College Fund Panel Presentation on the Journey to Success Via a College Education"
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Atrium 1107, Adele H. Stamp Student Union

"The Memoirs of Speedy Gonzales"
A collaborative performance featuring D.C. poet, artist, and performer Quique Avilés and Span 408F and USLT 202 Students
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ulrich Recital Hall at Tawes Fine Arts Building
Reception following performance in Tawes Lobby

Hope to see you there!

UM Serves - April 23, 2012

Check out the newest volunteering, service-learning, and job opportunities in this week's UM Serves newsletter!

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Bilingual Education in a Multicultural America: Beatriz Otero, founder and former President & CEO of CentroNia, will be speaking THIS THURSDAY at 5pm in the Benjamin Banneker in Stamp as part of the Voice of Social Change series.

Please see the attached flyer for more details. Can't wait to see you there!

TerpService Squirrel is sad because his friends haven't registered for TerpService weekend on April 21-22 :( Keep him company - sign up now!!

http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/events/terp_service_days

UM Serves - April 9, 2012

"It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." ~ Tom Brokaw

Check out today's UM Serves newsletter for service-learning opportunities on campus, and in the area!

We're especially in need of TerpService Weekend site leaders on April 21 and 22-- please help us fill this need!!

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Qualities of great leaders.... What do you think? Is this a complete list? What should we add?

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Terp Service Days

Don't forget to register for on April 21 & 22! http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/events/terp_service_days

thestamp.umd.edu For those of you who have enjoyed participating in Terp Service Weekend or those of you who are looking for other ways to get involved, Terp Service Days are a great way to make a difference. Terp Service Days, held each month, are a great way to volunteer and serve. Each month has a Terp Service Da...

Good Neighbor Day

http://goodneighborday.umd.edu/ Come volunteer with Good Neighbor Day!

goodneighborday.umd.edu Good Neighbor Day represents an annual cross-campus service project and a renewed commitment by the University of Maryland community to being a good neighbor in the City of College Park. On March 31, 2012, we will focus on clean-up efforts that contribute to a great quality of life for all College P...

Terp Service Days

Are you looking to give back to your community? To get involved a little more at UMD?

SIGN UP FOR TERP SERVICE WEEKEND!

On April 21 & 22, we'll be traveling to numerous sites in the area to volunteer for a few hours- and we'd love to have you on board! Check it out below!

thestamp.umd.edu For those of you who have enjoyed participating in Terp Service Weekend or those of you who are looking for other ways to get involved, Terp Service Days are a great way to make a difference. Terp Service Days, held each month, are a great way to volunteer and serve. Each month has a Terp Service Da...

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Twitter

Check out our new Twitter account-- -- for program happenings & updates! Please follow us!

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SIS November Blog: Elizabeth Moraff

Check out this great insight to service by Students in Service participant Elizabeth Moraff:

https://umdcsl.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/sis-november-blog-elizabeth-moraff/

umdcsl.wordpress.com The concept of results is a funny one, especially when we’re talking about community service. This semester marks my seventh semester working with Partners in Print, my fourth as a Team Leader. I...

Community Service-Learning at the University of Ma

Check out Dhara Patel's post on the Community Service-Learning Blog!! http://umdcsl.wordpress.com/

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Hunger and Homelessness: Terp Service Day

Registration for November's Terp Service Day has just opened! Join your fellow Maryland students and faculty in a day of service for Hunger & Homelessness.

WHO: You!
WHAT: Terp Service Day
WHEN: Saturday, November 19th from 10am - 4pm **A light breakfast & registration from 10-10:30am
WHERE: Meet at the Benjamin Banneker A 2212 Room in Stamp Student Union. We'll depart to our sites from there.

A light lunch will be provided and t-shirts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/a/terpmail.umd.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dFpmeGxKMzdlLVp4Tmo2Y2d3R00yV2c6MQ =0

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A day for everyone - News - The Diamondback - University of Maryland

Great article by the Diamondback!! http://www.diamondbackonline.com/news/a-day-for-everyone-1.2661700

diamondbackonline.com Lined with booths of local vendors, community organizations and university affiliates, the College Park Community Center hosted its second annual College Park Day Saturday, drawing a crowd of residents and students to celebrate the city’s culture.

Staff editorial: A day for all of College Park - Opinion - The Diamondback - University of Maryland

It is important for us all to remember we are one College Park! Check out this great article: http://www.diamondbackonline.com/opinion/staff-editorial-a-day-for-all-of-college-park-1.2654039 #.Tp8FjLJVXAw

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Community Garden Workday

We’re looking for volunteers to help us at our community garden workday this Saturday, October 15 from 9am to noon. More info can be found here: http://riverdalepark.patch.com/events/community-garden-workday-2d5f03ef

riverdalepark.patch.com Join us for the next Sheridan Street Community Garden Workday! Work alongside our community gardeners and help w**d, mulch, and do general garden maintenance. The garden is located at the Center for Educational Partnership in Riverdale at 6200 Sheridan St. All are welcome! If you can attend, plea...

16th Annual Service Day sends College Park Scholars into Maryland, DC communities

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umdcsl.wordpress.com By Graham Bennie, Senior Editor, College Park Scholars Seated in the Comcast Center early one Friday morning to eat breakfast and be welcomed to the University of Maryland and to the College Par...

Is anyone a computer science or related major and looking for a creative, self-directed internship that does great service to the community? Northwestern High School is looking for someone to redesign their website! Email [email protected] if you might be interested.

Bicycle maintenance after-school program gains support of county police

washingtonpost.com Focus is on repairs, but aim of after-school course is to reach and assist youths .

Hey Student Service Organization Leaders! Join us next Tuesday, October 4th between 5-7pm in the LCSL unit for free cookies and drinks while we discuss our fall MPACT retreat!

Come to the Terp Service Kickoff! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168120533267816