NC State Volunteer Opportunities
English Conversation Club - Native and fluent English speakers are needed to participate in the English Conversation Club every Friday, 3:30-4:30pm in Daniel's 216. Sponsored by the Office of International Scholar & Student Services. 515-2961
Contact Person: Marianne Turnbull
Phone Number: (919) 515-9355
Web Site or E-mail Address: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/health/
Volunteer Position Title: Peer Health Promotion Volunteer
Description of duties and/or responsibilities: Vary related to student's interest; general office duties up to learning a content area of health and doing an out reach program or display activity.
What are the time requirements and or special skills needed for this position: Flexible.
The International Friendship Program at NC State needs volunteers to befriend current international students and scholars for the purpose of cross-cultural friendship. The main responsibilities are to maintain regular contact with each other and to meet once a month for a fun, social activity. To apply stop by Daniel's 208, call 515-2961 or complete an on-line application at www2.ncsu.edu/academic_affairs/oisss/forms. Applications are accepted year-round. Apply today!
Inward Bound is a program designed to work with high school students, college students and other young adults who care passionately about searching for meaningful ways of living, and who are engaged in trying to answer big questions like: "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" and "What is the life worth living?" We expect 350 people to attend the conference which will take place right here at State on October 13-15, 2002. There are many ways to be involved in this exciting experience which focuses on experiential education, not only during the conference, but also in the months before and afterwards. To participate contact Kavita Kapur at (919) 899-3558 or kavita@selfknowledge.org or visit the Inward Bound site at www.selfknowledge.org/inwardbound.
Contact Person: Jim Hamilton
Phone Number: (919) 515-5434
Web Site or E-mail Address: jvhamilt@unity.ncsu.edu www.peacecorps.gov
Volunteer Position Title: Peace Corps Campus Liaison
Description of duties and/or responsibilities: We are looking for a volunteer to help the campus Peace Corps Recruiter distribute Peace Corps materials and assist in other promotional activities for Peace Corps on campus at NC State for 1-3 hours per week. Ideal volunteer would be interested in learning more about the Peace Corps by independent research or meeting with campus recruiter on a weekly/biweekly basis throughout the semester. Great chance to work with a well-known international development organization.
Starting date: late August, early September
The Men's Program is for men who want to become campus leaders in an effort to end sexual assault and other forms of violence against women. Men interested in becoming trained facilitators can earn three hours of academic credit. Acceptance into the program is by recommendation or by application. Training starts at the beginning of each semester. To learn more or if you would like to have the Men's Program workshop offered to your fraternity, contact Ricky Livingston at 515-9355.
The Women to Women Project provides programming and leadership training for women who want to help other women learn about reducing their risk of sexual assault and relationship violence. This is a three-credit class. To learn more or if you would like to have the women's program workshop offered to a women's organization you are associated with, contact Marianne Turnbull at 515-9355