Become a Project Leader for SC Homelessness Initiative

SC Homelessness Initiative (SCHI) is an on-campus, student organization dedicated to addressing poverty and homelessness in the local community. We are currently partnered with the Downtown Women’s Center to empower homeless women with healthy living workshops on cardiovascular health, oral/dental health, healthy nutrition, stress management, and much more. Also, we work with the Children’s Bureau to empower low income and homeless children with literacy skills and fun, educational projects.

Currently, we are looking for students interested in serving as a Project Leader for SCHI to help plan and develop healthy living workshop curriculum/activities in a particular area of specialization. Project Leaders can specialize in stress management, exercise, dental health, cardiovascular health, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and much more depending on individual interest.

If you would like more information about SCHI membership and project leader opportunities, please email (schinitiative@gmail.com) and attend our upcoming meeting on: Monday, March 28th, at 6 PM in VKC 160

We look forward to working with you!

SCHI

Fight on Against Poverty

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Volunteer Teaching Opportunity for Bilingual Students

Great volunteer teaching opportunity for any bilingual (Spanish-English) USC students in the Spanish Department.  Bryan Cullison from World Impact is developing an off-shoot of the I HABLO U adult dual language immersion program, and he is currently looking for an English Teacher and a Spanish Teacher.  Here are the details:

Volunteer Teachers Wanted

- We are interested in finding two bilingual teachers who would be willing to volunteer two hours a week in facilitating classes where Spanish-language learners and English-language learners gather for both conversation and interaction with one another for one hour, with the second hour being more directed language learning time separated by language.

Course Overview and Goals

- This course is designed to provide monolingual students with the basic fundamentals of a second language (English/Spanish).  It will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  Furthermore, the course will increase students awareness of Hispanic/American cultures.  Lessons will be conducted entirely in English/Spanish (alternating) in order to fully immerse students.

Logistical Details

- Course Length: 6 Weeks (March 28, 2011 – May 2, 2011)

- Course Schedule: Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

- Location: Loren Miller Recreation Center, 27^th & Halldale, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Expectations for the Position:

- Bilingual or Near-Bilingual in Spanish and English

- Spanish/English Teaching Experience (preferred, but not required)

- Able to write weekly lesson plans and teach one night per week

- Reliable Transportation to Loren Miller Recreation Center (1 mile away from campus)

Any students interested in the position are encouraged to contact Bryan Cullison directly at (323)346-7603 or at bcullison@worldimpact.org.

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Alternative Spring Break in Tijuana

Looking for a Last-Minute Alternative Spring Break Service Adventure?

How does Tijuana sound?

Join a group of committed, service-oriented Trojan undergrads and grads who are planning a trip to Tijuana, Mexico from March 14th-19th. We’ll be spending a week building houses, learning about border issues, and eating great food! It’ll be a great service opportunity and a great chance for you to practice your Spanish skills!

If you are interested, please email mmmontal@usc.edu by 10pm Friday, Feb 18.  It’s less than a month away so email us ASAP!

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International Student Volunteers Summer Programs

Travel and volunteer this summer!

• Travel from 2 weeks to 3 months and participate in meaningful volunteer work and action packed adventure travel with International Student Volunteers.
• Volunteer in Conservation or Community Development: work with endangered animals, build homes, and teach English to children.
• Travel to: South Africa, The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, New Zealand, Australia and Thailand.
• Participate in adventure activities like: whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, caving, glacier climbing, scuba diving and zip lining!

Information meetings will be held this Thursday, February 10th, in the International Relations Lounge, VKC 300a. Meetings will begin at 12, 1 and 2 o’clock. See you there!

www.isvonline.org

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Volunteer for International Business Conference

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Host a Prospective Student for Explore USC

Greetings from the Office of Admission!

Remember when you were a high school senior, and you faced the daunting choice of where you would attend school the next four years? Believe it or not, it’s that time of year for a whole new class of prospective Trojans, and we need your help to host kids as they try to figure out if USC is the right place for them.

Help USC out by hosting a prospective admitted student during our upcoming Explore USC program! If you live in university-owned housing, we encourage you to sign up to host students overnight.  However, if you are a current student who does not live in university housing, you are still eligible to host prospective students for dinner programs that do not include an overnight component.

To learn more about the programs and apply to be a host, visit www.usc.edu/explorehost.

We appreciate your time and effort--this program would not be possible without help from students like you!  As a small token of our appreciation, you will receive a free t-shirt, as well as a meal voucher if you do not have a meal plan.  This year, all hosts will also be entered into weekly drawings for movie tickets and gift cards, as well as one grand prize drawing held in April.  The more often you host, the more often your name will be entered!

Thank you for your support of the Explore USC program. Please contact Matthew Heins in the College Office of Admission at heins@usc.edu with any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you this Spring!

Fight On!

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Children of Calliope Meeting

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USC/UCLA Rivalry Blood Drive

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USC Volunteer Latin America

Spring Break Costa Rica.  March 12th-20th, 2011.

Since 2003, USC Volunteer Latin America has brought over 200 students to rural Costa Rica to participate in environmental and community service over spring break. In years past we have contributed to projects in village schools, organic farms, rain forest cooperatives, and much more. Be a part of this student-run volunteer trip and apply for spring break 2011! Applications are due by 11:59PM on November 22nd.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website or email uscvolunteerlatinamerica@gmail.com.

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Children of Calliope

I'm an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California, and I'm looking to found a small non-profit program to promote creative literature in schools beginning this January (2011). The non-profit, which has the working title 'Children of Calliope' or 'Calliope's Kids', would provide a platform, through print magazine and web, for students to publish a portion of their literary endeavors.

The aim of the program is to promote literacy and appreciation of creative writing in a society that increasingly minimalizes the arts, particularly literary arts, drawing upon the rich heritage of its students to create a cultural patchwork that centralizes on promoting and rewarding student creative work. Think of it as a K-12 literary journal in-training. The endeavor would also help to create communities of literary-minded students in schools where most student writers are not much more than isolated incidents and therefore turn to less safe resources, such as online internet communities, to find solidarity.

Children of Calliope aims to 'start small', providing one magazine every two months featuring selected pieces from students from schools of the Los Angeles School District. As awareness and funds increase, it will train students at individual schools to edit and produce their own magazines, thus not only creating a 'patch' to cover the problem of decreased literary involvement in schools but also fostering true opportunities to change the situation.
Please email me if you're interested in being a formative part of this new program! Sophomores and juniors preferred, though freshmen and seniors are definitely welcome.

Natalie A. Millman
nmillman@usc.edu

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Computers for Youth Ambassadors

Computers for Youth helps low-income children do better in school by improving their learning environment at home.  Through our Family Learning Workshops, local 6^th grade students and their parents receive a free desktop computer (we call it a Home Learning Center), educational software, and training on how to use their new Home Learning Center.  At the conclusion of the workshop, families take their Home Learning Centers with them to keep!

We are seeking volunteer “CFY Ambassadors” to guide and connect with families as they explore the educational software and navigate their new Home Learning Centers.  The individualized assistance provided by Ambassadors is critical and ensures each parent and child (a) keeps up with the workshop lessons, (b) has a positive, memorable experience, and (c) goes home understanding how to use their Home Learning Center as a tool for family learning at home.

Since the majority of the families we serve speak Spanish, this would be an excellent opportunity for USC students to exercise their language skills while enriching the community in which they live. However, the languages spoken by our families are varied and include Korean, Cantonese, Tagolog, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, Russian, and others, so we encourage everyone who’s interested to volunteer, regardless of bilingual skills.

 

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Internship Position: Assistant to Italian Travel Book Author

Author of "100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go" (www.susanvanallen.com) seeks part-time intern for assistance with marketing and research projects. Candidate should have a passion for Italian travel, be computer savvy, and detail oriented.  Tasks will range from proofreading to assistance with marketing campaigns, book events, and research for an upcoming project focusing on Italian cuisine.  Hours are flexible, as the work is on a project-by-project basis and you can work from home. There is no pay at this time but this may develop into a salaried position.

Please contact Susan Van Allen, suzvanallen@gmail.com, with information about your background and work experience that would be relevant to this position.

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Alternative Summer Break—Uganda

Hello my name is Lindsey Patin and I am an executive member for the student organization The Rise of African Youth through Self-Empowerment (RAYSE).  RAYSE is a USC student organization that is dedicated to educating, empowering, and enriching the lives of the women and youth in Uganda and eventually all of Africa.

In order to realize our vision, RAYSE in association with the USC Volunteer Center travels to Kampala, Uganda and volunteers with a local educational community center, Amagezi Gemaanyi Youth Association.  This is a one month service-learning trip with about 10 USC volunteers, tentatively from May 30th-June 30th.

The application is due November 5 in the Volunteer Center (TCC330).

We will also be hosting information sessions this week:

Location: VKC 300a

Dates:

• Tuesday, October 19 at 5:00PM
• Wednesday, October 20 at 5:30PM
• Thursday, October 21 at 5:30PM 

Please email rayse@usc.edu with any questions or for more information. Feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested.  We are so excited to hear from you!

ASB Summer Uganda Application

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Support for International Change: Volunteer Program in Tanzania

Info sessions coming soon!  If you have any questions, please email Brooke or Jena at usc@sichange.org.

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Alternative Spring Break 2011 Info Sessions

The Alternative Break Program is run through the USC Volunteer Center.  We offer domestic and international Alternative Spring and Winter Break trips as well as provide assistance to other service learning trips. Past trip locations include: Baltimore, Catalina Island, Death Valley, Navajo Nation, Orcas Island, Salinas, Peru, Guatemala, and Isla de la Mujeres.

Informational Session Dates and Times for Alternative Spring Break 2011 Trips:

• Monday, 9/20 @ 8:00 PM (Location: THH 110)
• Wednesday, 9/22 @ 8:00 PM (Location: THH 119)
• Friday, 9/24 @ 12:00 PM (Location: Leavy, Learning Room B)
• Tuesday, 9/28 @ 3:00 PM (Location: Leavey Auditorium)
• Wednesday, 9/29 @ 7:00 PM (Location: THH 119)
• Thursday, 9/30 @ 7:00 PM (Location: THH 116)
• Dates and times for Alternative Winter Break Belize can be found here.

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Volunteer for A Better LA

A Better LA is a non-profit organization started by Pete Carroll to stop violence and transform communities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist us in reaching this goal. Many of these internships provide the opportunity to work from home.  There are opportunities for internships in a variety of areas such as:

• Corporate Relations
• Real Estate Relations
• Communication
• Fundraising Recruiter
• Grant Writer/Development Assistant
• Event Coordinator
• Research Director

A Better LA’s Executive Board has some of Los Angeles’ most influential business leaders, who help drive fundraising and provide oversight; by working with ABLA you have the opportunity to make connections with leaders in the community. We will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday September 21st at 6pm at Rosso Oro's Pizzeria. Applications and specific information will be provided for each position. Please RSVP and include resume, position of interest, contact information and availability.
RSVP to:
Maria Prichard
Campaign Manager
mprichard@abetterla.org
805.452.3736

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First Generation College Student Mentor Program

The Career Planning & Placement Center is offering a mentor program for first generation college students at USC. This program will provide ‘real world’ exposure to the working world through a mentorship that focuses on professional and career development. Students will be paired with USC alumni who also were first generation college students. These mentors will guide students as they explore the concerns or challenges they face as a first generation college student at USC. Student mentees will gain professional development and career direction while gaining support and connectivity from their mentor.

The program requires a commitment of one school year. Mentors and mentees are expected to meet once per month for a professional activity.

Mentee applications are due Friday, September 17!

To apply, please fill out the following application:

• Become a Mentee
• Become a Mentor

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Center for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Fellows

Are you interested in improving the classroom experience? Do you want to have a voice in making your education a better one? Then apply to be an Undergraduate Fellow with the Center for Excellence in Teaching! As an Undergraduate Fellow you will work directly with some of the University's best Faculty and Teaching Assistants to program events, voice your feedback, and enhance the learning environment.

Please see the attached flyer or visit our website at for more information. Applications are attached to this email and are due no later than midnight on Friday, 9/17/2010 to GFS 211 or by email to usccet@usc.edu.

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SARSA Alternative Winter Break 2010—Delhi, India

Join us to volunteer in Nai Disha School, to teach English, environmental sustainability, and health to students for one week, followed by a week of exploring the cultural richness of northern India.

Informational session: Wednesday, September 8 at 7 pm in THH 116.

Spots are going fast, so find out more and apply by September 17 at www.ruralstudentaid.org!

If you can't make it, no problem--get involved with SARSA, join us at the Midnight Mission this Sunday at 3pm.

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Fall Internships with the Sierra Club at USC

What?: The Sierra Club’s Campuses Beyond Coal campaign is looking for student interns on campus this fall. Internships will provide students with valuable experience with grassroots organizing and environmental advocacy. Internship areas may include, but are not limited to: media relations, community organizing, grassroots campaigning, coalition building, and communications.

Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to: writing for and communicating with media, petitioning, phone-banking, environmental advocacy, leadership development, faculty outreach, administration outreach, alumni outreach, and event planning. Interns typically work 10-12 hours a week, and the level of commitment can be tailored to your schedule. Class credit possible.

About the Campaign: The Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign is a national effort taking place on over 30 campuses nationwide to take college campuses off of dirty coal energy and move them toward renewable forms of energy such as wind, solar, and sustainable biomass. Mining coal and burning coal to generate power is a terribly destructive process. Coal fired power plants emit over 30% of our nation’s carbon dioxide pollution, as well as toxic chemicals that have been linked to increased incidences of asthma and autism.  So we’re working to phase out coal—we need to stop mining it and stop using it to generate power.  Now is the time to act! This fall, we’re working to phase out coal in our school’s power supply and replace it with 100% clean energy sources by building a campus-wide movement that will show support for the transition and help our school show its leadership on clean energy initiatives.

Contact: Interested applicants should contact Ryan Doyle, Sierra Club’s University of Southern California Campus Organizer at (218) 390-9561 or rdoyle@greencorps.org for details on how to apply or attend an information session below.

How to find out more: Information sessions will also be held daily at 10am, 2pm, and 5pm on campus. To find out where the next session is, contact Ryan via email or phone.

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