UA Career Center Volunteer Program

Career Center Volunteer Program 

for Fall/Spring 2014-2015

POSITION SUMMARY: The program is designed to have students interested in gaining experience in the Career Center and to aid in enhancing the success of co-curricular activities at The University of Akron.

Volunteers will be committed to: 

Volunteering throughout the fall and spring semester. Interacting with employers, students, and Career Center staff during Career Fairs and other career events. Marketing the Career Center through distribution of flyers in high traffic areas. Participating in brainstorming/feedback sessions regarding Career Center programs and services. Attending training sessions as appropriate.

BENEFITS OF BEING A CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEER: 

Develop an understanding of the programs and services offered by the Career Center and the UA campus.Understand program initiatives in a co-curricular learning environment at the UA. Utilize critical thinking and problem solving abilities.Develop programming and marketing skills. Demonstrate positive self-management skills. Identify transferable skills that can be used upon internship completion.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Step 1: Complete the Career Center Volunteer application and submit to: 

Laura Cessna, Assistant Director 

Career Center, 211 Student Union 

lcc13@uakron.edu / 330.972.2163 

Step 2: You will be contacted to schedule a meeting to discuss the program requirements and review your application 

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID, VOLUNTEER POSITION*

Making Strides 5K- University of Akron

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

University of Akron- Stiles Field House

October 12, 2014 from 7:00am-1:30pm

We have all been affected by breast cancer in some way. We have the power to fight back against this disease. With your help, we can beat breast cancer once and for all! The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is taking place on Sunday, October 12th. We need 30-40 volunteers to help with registration, banking, selling merchandise, set-up and clean-up for this event. The walk will take place at the University of Akron- Stiles Field House.

Please contact Shawna Borkoski, Senior Representative for Community Engagement at 888-227-6446 or by email at shawna.borkoski@cancer.org for more information and to sign-up to help. Check out https://www.facebook.com/MSABCCanton for more information.

Canton Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Canton Making Strides 
Against Breast Cancer Walk

October 26, 2014 from 6:00am-2:00pm

We have all been affected by breast cancer in some way. We have the power to fight back against this disease. With your help, we can beat breast cancer once and for all! The Canton Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is taking place on Sunday, October 26th. We need 30-40 volunteers to help with registration, banking, selling merchandise, set-up and clean-up for this event. The walk will take place at McKinley Senior High School.

Please contact Shawna Borkoski, Senior Representative for Community Engagement at 888-227-6446 or by email at shawna.borkoski@cancer.org for more information and to sign-up to help. Check out https://www.facebook.com/MSABCCanton for more information.

Read with Me!

Read with Me! At Leggett CLC

Leggett CLC is looking for college students who are willing to come to our school and buddy up with a student who is struggling with reading. We need students to commit to be a buddy to a student and come to the school once-twice a week and spend 20-30 minutes reading with their student buddy. You will read with the same student each week throughout the semester. You don't need to be an education major to participate in this experience and any volunteer forms that need to be signed will be signed by the teacher. 

Please call Leggett CLC at (330) 761-1735 and ask for Mrs. Bryan, Intervention Specialist.

UDS All-Star Training Club

Volunteer Opportunities with UDS All-Star Training Club

United Disability Services is seeking volunteers for its sports program, All-Star Training Club (ATC). ATC was established to provide an integrated sports program for individuals with or without disabilities where everyone, regardless of ability, is encouraged to participate on the field of athletic competition. We provide a 1:3 ratio for our athletes at all of our sports.

This great program could not exist without our wonderful volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a positive attitude to volunteer for our sports clubs. We are looking for volunteers who will be responsible for demonstrating the activity to our athletes and keeping records. Volunteers needed: Saturdays – Team Bowling League; Sundays – Flag Football League; Sundays – Cross Country League (times and locations vary).

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dan Lanianese, athletic director, at 330-352-5602, or via email at dlancian22@gmail.com.

Patient Care Companions

Patient Care Companions wanted in Akron/Canton area! Patient Care Volunteers provide emotional support and practical assistance to enhance the comfort and quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers. These services include being available for companionship, listening, simply being there, sharing a walk, reading books or newspapers, watching television and preparing meals. These volunteers also offer practical support often needed by Hospice patients, families, and caregivers. These duties may include picking up needed supplies, light house cleaning, basic yard work or grocery shopping.

There are many ways a volunteer can help. They work with your comfort level, schedule, and desired role. We would love to have you join our volunteer team! Contact us today.

Brian Stevens

Volunteer Coordinator

216-446-2650

Brian.Stevens@ViaQuestInc.com

Tutors Needed! - Seeds of Change Tutoring

Make a difference in the lives of inner city children at Helen Arnold School. 

Tutors are needed for after-school programs for grades 1 through 6. 

Wednesdays, September 10 through November 19, 3:15 to 4:15 or 

Thursdays, September 11 through November 20, 3:15 to 4:15 pm. 

To volunteer contact Felecia Stotsenburg 330-414-3075 or farw_s@msn.com.

Address:

Helen Arnold CLC, 

450 Vernon Odom Blvd

 Akron OH 44307