FALL 2008 SERVICE PROJECT INFO

~If you like Tutoring, try…

Brotherhood Tutoring

Project heads: Anna Jean Wirth (ajwirt) & Julia Smart (jmsmar)

What: Offer your expertise on different subjects to brothers currently enrolled in given classes. All you do is submit subjects you feel comfortable tutoring people in, say French 101, and when we receive a request in that subject, we exchange the contact information and it’s all set up!

When: Whenever need demands it.

Tips: Before meeting with someone, review the subject in question so you’re on the same page as your tutee.

Requirements: You need to have taken the class, or tested out of it.

Rita Welsh Adult Literacy Center

Project head: Mary Laurie (mmlaur)

What: Tutor ESL adults right here on campus!

When: Meet once or twice a week for one hour at the Literacy Center (Bryan Basement— the entrance is across from Wawa). You will be set up with a learner based on your availability.

Where: Bryan Basement, the entrance is across from the delis.

Requirements: Must attend an orientation session. For information contact rwalp@wm.edu or call 757-221-3325.

Matoaka

Elementary

Tutoring*

Project head: Gabby Rascati (garasc)

What: Tutor a 3rd, 4th or 5th grade one-on-one, be their temporary mentor and friend!

When: Once a week, times based on when you’re available/carpooling schedules.

Requirements: Training session Friday, Sept. 19th—meet at the SC steps at 3:50 and bring a car if you have one!

Matthew Whaley

Tutoring

Project heads: Johanna Christensen (jlchr2) & Ashley Nguyen (hanguy)

What: After-school tutoring program for SOL review, working with elementary-age students.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:20, starting October 7th.

Where: Meet on the DoG St. side of Wren.

Tips: Brush up on your long division =)

James Blair Middle School Tutoring*

Project head: Meghan O’Malley (mromal)

What: James Blair Middle School is a local school a short drive away from campus. APO brothers volunteer at the school helping the teachers with whatever they need, either in the classroom while classes are being taught, or during the planning period with projects.

When: Tutors are needed both in the mornings and afternoons; days are flexible.

Where: Meet your driver at the SC front steps 10 minutes before you need to be at the school.

Requirements: No training, but drivers are needed to transport tutors. There is a special need for any Spanish-speakers and/or violin players. If you sign up for a tutoring shift, you are expected to go every week for the entire duration of your shift. **Email Meghan if you’d like to “shadow” a brother who volunteers regularly!

~If you like Kids, try…

Boys and Girls Club*

Project head: Michael L’Heureux (mjlheu)

What: Working with kids so that they do not have to go home unsupervised. Provide them with a positive role model and have fun while doing it!

When: Most likely Friday afternoons, 3:30-6:00.

Requirements: You must complete a background check form before going. Michael will bring these to pledge meetings within the next few weeks.

YMCA Daycare*

Project heads: Shewit Giovanni (spgiov) & Cassandra Strunk (cvstru)

What: Playing with kids ranging from 3-4 months to 5 years at the YMCA child development center.

When: Friday afternoons, meet at the SC steps at 3:30, return by 5:30.

Tips: Come in clothes you don't mind getting dirty/playing in.

Middle School Dance

Chaperoning*

Project head: Cayla Neidlinger (ceneid)

What: Help teachers monitor the dance floor or help with other activities going on during the dance (karaoke, etc.).

When: Dates TBA, will be announced at brothers’ meetings (Steph will pass along the information J )

Tips: Dress modestly.

James City County Youth Soccer*

Project head: Laurel Slough (lbslou)

What: This project involves coaching kids between the ages of 5-15 once a week with games on the weekends. Most of the games are at WISC or JCWCC with practices around the area. The coaches are responsible for their own transportation.

When: This typically requires a semester commitment, but you are welcome to “shadow” a coach for a practice or two to see how you like the project. Contact Laurel if you’d like to try it out J

Requirements: Soccer experience is preferred.

For more information, see http://www.jccegov.com/recreation/index.html

~If you like Animals, try…

Heritage

Humane Society*

Project head: Kellie O’Malley (keomal)

What: Walking dogs and petting cats, yay!

When: After training, you can go whenever you want to.

Requirements: Training date is TBA.

Gone to the Dogs*

Project head: Johanna Christenson (jlchr2)

What: No-kill shelter providing a loving home to approximately 40 dogs. Volunteer work includes adoption advertising outside PetSmart, cleaning kennels, working with the dogs on obedience and leash training.

When: Generally on Saturdays, meet at the SC steps.

Tips: Wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy or dirty, and sneakers.

~If you like

Environmentalism, try…

APO Recycling

Project heads: Olivia Walch (ojwalch) & Megan Ammirati (meammi)

What: Teams of APO brothers and pledges empty bins weekly from academic buildings while simultaneously being incredibly attractive.

When: Every Friday, times depend on the building(s) being emptied.

Requirements: Love for the Earth.

~If you’re interested in medical

relief, try…

Blood Drives

Project head: Grace Hwang (gehwan)

What: Volunteer in 2-hour shifts to work the blood drive, either registering people, or offering food and water to donors.

When: Usually twice a semester, dates TBA.

~If you like Being with People, try…

ARC*

Project head: Alison Weigel (acweig)

What: ARC is an organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We volunteer at different ARC activities, such as arts and crafts, dances, and educational programs such as basic math.

When: The times of activities vary, Alison will send out a calendar every two weeks/every month.

Avalon*

Project head: Emily Crimmins (egcrim)

What: Working at the Avalon shelter for battered women and children.

**This project is currently full, as volunteers need to undergo training and commit to regular shifts. Please contact Emily if you are seriously interested in this project.

Williamsburg Landing*

Project head: Brittany Minor (bcmino)

What: Visit with people in an assisted living facility, where a majority of the patients have dementia. Volunteers usually go to talk, occasionally playing games or assisting with arts and crafts or snack time. Very laid back.

When: Friday afternoons, times TBA. Shifts will run for an hour, sometime between 2:00-4:00.

Dreamcatchers*

Project head: Virginia Zakrzewski (vrzakr)

What: A therapeutic horseback riding program for disabled children and young adults. Volunteers provide assistance during lessons, either directly with the horse or with the student.

When: Volunteers go based on their own schedule, and carpools are usually set up. Please be able to make a weekly commitment for a specific time period as you will be working with the same students every week.

Tips: Be ready to get a little muddy—you’ll be working in a barn. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.

Requirements: Training is necessary. Contact Virginia to set up a time.

~If you like Fundraising, try…

Relay for Life

Project heads: James Muirhead (jhmuirhead) & Katie Boretsky (klbore)

What: Relay for life is an overnight relay that was established by the American Cancer Society. The relay itself is meant to celebrate the lives of those that survived cancer, remember the lives of those lost to cancer and to fight back against cancer. Over the course of the semester, we hope to raise money to help the American Cancer Society in their attempts to combat the disease with an APO team that is part of a greater initiative within the college.

When: The fundraising and meetings will begin in the next few weeks. Contact the project heads if you are interested in being on an APO team for the event.

~If you like Hands-on work, try…

Housing Partnerships*

Project heads: Elise Dennis (eadenn) and Ryan Cerone (racero)

What: APO volunteers repair and build homes for disadvantaged locals in the area. Involves painting, cleaning and working with wood and cement.

When: Saturday mornings at 9am, lasting until 1 or 2pm (5 hours of service credit)

Requirements: Training is required, sessions take about 20 minutes.

Campus Kitchens

Project head: Jen Gimbert (jjgimb)

What: Prepare and deliver meals to low-income housing communities in Williamsburg.

When: 4 shifts a week, cooking on Mondays and Thursdays, deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays. Deliveries require transportation. Cooking is done at the Caf.

Requirements: Must go to the CK website and fill out a form of availability in order to sign up for a shift. http://web.wm.edu/so/campuskitchensproject

Interest Meeting: (not required, but recommended!) 9:30PM on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Washington 301.

Blankets of Hope

Project head: Ashley Nguyen (hanguy)

What: Making quilts for the soldiers overseas.

When: 3-4 dates TBA – stay tuned!

Where: TBA (on campus)

Tips: This is for the crafty type. No sewing experience is required but is greatly welcomed.

~If you like Writing Letters, try…

Soldiers’ Angels

Project head: Contact Laura Nelson (lvnels) if you are interested in this project.

What: Write letters to soldiers who are serving abroad. Each letter counts for one 1/2 hour of service.

When: On your own time! Simply deliver the letters to the project head when you are done.

ALSO: On Saturday, Sept. 27 there will be a service social! Location and time TBA; can earn 1 hour of service for two letters, while getting some interviews in! J