• NEW 02-15-2012: HAIR-Raiser Extravaganza

  Interested in donating 8" of your hair? Want a fun way to spend a Thursday evening? Come to the Sweeney Basement from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm on February 23rd for the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center and Michigan Service Scholarship Program's 'HAIR-Raiser Extravaganza'; an event benefiting the Pink Heart Fund.

  At this event we will have professional hair stylists ready to cut off 8 inches of your hair for a donation, and then style it for a brand new look. The donated hair will be used to create wigs for low income patients who have lost their hair through Chemotherapy treatments.

  Not interested in donating your hair? No worries! Also at this event, we will have great music, delicious dessert, hair feather wrapping and other fun activities. If you want more information or are interested in making a hair donation, please contact Emily Nuss at nuss1ec@cmich.edu.

  Thank you and have a wonderful day :) 

• 01-30-2012: Volunteer Center February Announcements

  Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center February Announcements:

  • Public Service Residential Community-Student Advisor Position Opening
  • Adopt-A-Grandparent is accepting applications!
  • Valentines for Veterans
  • David Garcia Project Disabilities Awareness Program
  • Safer Sex Patrol

  Public Service Residential Community-Student Advisor Position Opening

  The Public Service Residential Community is now accepting applications for the their Student Advisor Position! Applications are due Friday, February 3, at 5:00 pm. To apply, please review the directions as listed on the Job Description. This can be found at PSRC_Student_Assistant_Job_Description_and_Application.doc or on the Public Service Residential Community's page on volunteer.cmich.edu

  Adopt-A-Grandparent is accepting applications!

  Because of Adopt-A-Grandparent's recent expansion, the Brandell Volunteer Center is now accepting applications for more student-mentors!

  Adopt-A-Grandparent (AAG) is a co-mentoring program that seeks to foster positive, meaningful relationships between CMU students and residents at Maplewood Assisted Living of Mount Pleasant. The program matches students with a senior based on similar interests and each pair spends at least one hour per week together visiting, playing games, and learning from each other. Participants also attend monthly special events together and take part in activities like bingo, arts and crafts, and movie nights.

  Apply today to make a difference in the life of a senior. Apply Here

  Valentines for Veterans
  Feeling artistic? The Volunteer Center has supplies ready and available for students to come in and start making Valentines for Veterans. These valentines will be mailed to Veteran's hospitals and living centers across the state of Michigan. To volunteer as a group, please contact Taylor Galmarini in schedule a session at galma1tm@cmich.edu.

  David Garcia Project Disabilities Awareness Program
  The David Garcia Project will be hosting an open session on February 20 at 8:00 pm in Kulhavi 142. All are welcome!

  Safer Sex Patrol
  The Safer Sex Patrol will be hosting a Kit Stuffing on February 8 at 6:00 pm as well as a Patrol on February 10 at 11:00 pm. Sign up today!

  More information about these events as well as many others are available on the Volunteer Center's OrgSync page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elway Pegg at pegg1ne@cmich.edu 

• 01-27-2012: Adopt-A-Grandparent

  Because of Adopt-A-Grandparent's recent expansion, the Brandell Volunteer Center is now accepting applications for more student-mentors!

  Adopt-A-Grandparent (AAG) is a co-mentoring program that seeks to foster positive, meaningful relationships between CMU students and residents at Maplewood Assisted Living of Mount Pleasant. The program matches students with a senior based on similar interests and each pair spends at least one hour per week together visiting, playing games, and learning from each other. Participants also attend monthly special events together and take part in activities like bingo, arts and crafts, and movie nights.

  Apply today to make a difference in the life of a senior. 

   

  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=cnJrRThOY2g5NkJYMFBYeG9wU2stSHc6MA..#gid=0

• 01-27-2012: Become a Registered Organ Donor

  Are you interested in being an organ donor? Explore this website can help you find out more about organ donation! 

  If you want to become a registered organ donor you can sign up now as part of the Gift of Life Campus Challenge. Help us win by signing up as an organ donor and selecting Central Michigan University in the drop-down menu.

  You will receive a red heart sticker  for your driver's license by signing. The next time you renew your license the red heart will be printed on your license. 

• 01-25-2012: $1000 Award Opportunity for Community Partners

  The Public Service Residential Community at Central Michigan University invites any non-profit in the state of Michigan to create a submission for the opportunity to receive $1000 to be used to further the mission of the organization. All submissions must be received by February 15, 2012. The funds will be given to the selected agency on April 27, 2012.

  The submission should include the following and be limited to two pages excluding any appendices.

  ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Include a brief summary of your organization, including the purpose or mission statement, current programs and number of staff and/or volunteers. Please include your organization’s non-discriminatory statement either in the submission or appendices. You may include program brochures or other agency information in the appendices. Please ensure that you include the legal name and address of your organization and your Federal EIN.

  IMPACT OF FUNDS: Include an explanation of how your organization would utilize the $1000 award. Include who would benefit, how they would benefit, and the outcome that you hope to achieve. Also include the time line in which the funds would be used. Please include your organization budget in the appendices. Funds may not be used for faith or political promotion.

  
  First Year students in the Public Service Residential Community enrolled in RPL 200: Introduction to Service Leadership will review the submissions and select the winner as part of their course work. The organization that receives the funds will be expected to attend an awards ceremony on the campus of Central Michigan University on Friday, April 27, 2012.

  Please direct any questions and submit your application electronically to Luanne.Goffnett@cmich.edu

• 01-25-2012: Blood Drives on Campus!

  Make a pledge to help save lives at one of our upcoming blood drives!

  Wednesday, January 25th at the Emmons Lobby from 12:00-6:00
  Tuesday, January 31st at the Towers (Kulhavi Hall) from 12:00-6:00

  It is a new year and another year to either re-commit to your pledge of donating blood or now is the time to make the pledge to help save lives! In Michigan alone our hospitals use over 2,000 units of blood every day, yet only 5% of the U.S. population donate blood, so we need your support! Please join us at one of the upcoming blood drives and make the pledge to donate blood. We also encourage you to bring a friend and help spread the word!

  Make an appointment today or walk-ins are welcome!
  Before donating be sure to eat a healthy breakfast or lunch, drink water and don't forget your picture ID!

  Make an Appointment!

• 11-28-2011: America Counts Applications

  Good afternoon,

  I would like to offer you an opportunity to become part of the America Counts (AC) pilot program here at CMU. During this past summer the CMU Volunteer Center was awarded a Venture Grant through Michigan Campus Compact to bring a new math tutoring program to local schools. After formatting the program this semester we are ready for students to apply to became an AC tutor.

  America Counts is a federally funded work-study tutoring program. Which means two things: 1) it is a paid position through work-study funds and 2) you will get a wealth of experiences teaching students that are in need of extra-assistance. In the spring, the pilot program is being implemented at Pullen Elementary, a K-3 school. Each tutor will be paired up with 1 or 2 teachers and will help the teacher during their Math Intervention period. The tutors will go through training at the beginning of the spring semester and will be paired up with a classroom teacher. As tutors skills improve in the classroom the tutors will be given the special opportunity to develop "math centers" for the students they work with. "Math centers" are a lesson or activity designed by the tutor for the students in conjunction with state standards. They provide tutors a creative outlet to meet the needs of students who are struggling.

  We are currently looking to hire in a few tutors to be trailblazers for the CMU AC program if you are interested in this, please fill out the application at: https://orgsync.com/38315/forms/show/40884. This application will be available from 11/23/11 until 12/1/11 at 11:00 pm.

  
  Warmly,

  Thomas Trenkamp
  America Counts Student Coordinator
  Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center
  Central Michigan University
  (989) 774-7685
  Trenk1ta@cmich.edu 

• 11-16-2011: Blood Drive Volunteers Needed TODAY! (11/16/11)

  The final blood drive of the year is today in the UC Terrace Rooms! They need additional people to volunteer at the blood drive from 3-6:45pm TODAY November 16th! 

   

• 11-08-2011: Bone Marrow Testing Drive

  A bone marrow transplant can work wonders for a Leukemia patient, and there are over 10,000 others a year who are still looking for the perfect match. Michigan Service Scholars will be registering people for the national registry tomorrow, November 8th from 11-5 in the Rotunda in the University Center. Most people don't know the facts of donating, like that 70% of Bone Marrow donations don't involve surgery. Getting on the registry only takes 10 minutes and a cheek swab, and the trade off is that you could actually save someone's life. Even if you aren't ready to register, just drop by to learn more about what you can do.

• 11-02-2011: Final Blood Drives Before 2012

  American Red Cross Blood Drives - Final blood drives before 2012!

  Friday, November 11th at the Towers (Kulhavi Hall) from 12:00-6:00
  Wednesday, November 16th at the UC (Terrace Rooms) from 12:00-6:00

  
  The American Red Cross supplies blood to over 80 hospitals right here in the state of Michigan, everyday hospitals use about 2,000 units of blood, however not nearly enough people are giving blood and we need your help! We are currently under an urgent need for blood due to our blood supply being at critically low levels! If you've never donated…now is the time to try!

  Make a pledge to help save lives TODAY!

  Before donating please be sure to eat a healthy meal, drink water and don't forget your picture ID!

  Make an appointment! Or stop in!

• 10-27-2011: Volunteer Center November Announcements!

  The Volunteer Center has the following events for the month of November:

  • Issue Day Registration
  • New Podcast
  • Adopt A Family
  • David Garcia Project Events
  • Safer Sex Patrol Events
  • OrgSync Training Sessions

  Sign ups for these events will take place on OrgSync. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at pegg1ne@cmich.edu

  Elway Pegg
  Central Michigan University
  Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center
  Marketing and Outreach Graduate Assistant
  989.774.7265
  pegg1ne@cmich.edu

  Issue Day Registration 

  Issue Day is a one-day advocacy conference designed to educate and empower students to take action on a variety of social issues impacting the local, national, and global communities. This year, Issue Day will take place on Saturday, November 5. Spaces are limited. To register or find out more information, visit OrgSync at https://orgsync.com/26702/events/271378/show

  New Podcast

  Check out the Volunteer Center's latest Podcast, as a part of the new Small Acts, Big Hearts series! It can be found at http://youtu.be/lMN3hqef9rM

  Adopt A Family

  The Volunteer Center will once again be serving as a host location for the Adopt a Family program through the United Way of Isabella County. Sign ups will take place on November 4 and November 18 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Volunteer Center. Please contact pegg1ne@cmich.edu for more information.

  David Garcia Project

  November 2, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm: Open Session
  November 14, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm : Open Session

  Safer Sex Patrol

  November 2, 6:30 pm: Kit Stuffing
  November 3, 10:30 pm: Bar Patrol
  November 16, 6:30 pm: Kit Stuffing
  November 17, 10:30 pm: Bar Patrol (Last one of the semester!)
  November 30, 6:30 pm: Kit Stuffing (Last one of the semester!)

  OrgSync Trainings

  Make the most of your OrgSync portal by learning about all of its features through customizable training sessions!

  General Trainings:
  November 3, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
  November 14, 9:00 am- 10:00 am
  November 15, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm

  Administrator Training:
  November 11, 9:00 am- 10:00 am 

• 10-10-2011: CMU vs. WMU Blood Challenge

  Students at CMU are joining together during October to save lives through blood donations, and challenging WMU students to do the same. The challenge begins at Emmons on Monday, October 10th – Thursday, October 20th. To locate the blood drive most convenient to you and to schedule your appointment to donate, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code CMU. Walk-in donors are also welcome! Presenting donors are welcome to enjoy Jets Pizza and can enter a raffle to win gift cards to Subway, Meijer and more exciting prizes! If you have any questions regarding donating blood, please call 1-800-Red Cross. The Red Cross thanks you for your past blood donations. Your donations helped save lives. Fire Up Chips!”

  Make a pledge to save a life today and help us beat those Broncos! Please be sure to eat a breakfast or lunch, drink water and don't forget your picture ID!

   

  Monday, October 10th at Emmons Lobby 12:00-6:00
  Tuesday, October 11th at Christ the King Lutheran Chapel 12:00-6:00
  Wednesday, October 12th at Beddow Hall 12:00-6:00
  Thursday, October 13th at the SAC 12:00-6:00
  Friday, October 14th at Emmons Lobby 11:00-5:00

  Tuesday, October 18th at Finch 12:00-6:00
  Wednesday, October 19th at Sweeney Hall 12:00-6:00
  Thursday, October 20th at the Towers (Kulhavi Hall) 12:00-6:00

  
  make an appointment

• 10-10-2011: Midwest Powershift Conference 2011

  Midwest Powershift is a conference for environmental justice, protection and awareness. October 21st to the 23rd, students have the opportunity to learn about issues in politics and technology involving our environment through a series of workshops and panels. They will also get the chance to learn how to organize their fellow students on campus to work towards sustainable initiatives.

  This conference is absolutely perfect for anyone who feels that there isn't enough being done about the environment and feel like they need to take a stand for our Mother Earth.

  Students will be carpooling an staying at a hotel within walking distance of the conference. Cost will be minimal (we may have to pay for registration which is only $35) and we can only take 52 students. Seats are filling fast so reserve yours now!

  Email cmu.sea@gmail.com for more information. This opportunity is through the Student Environmental Alliance.
   

• 10-05-2011: November Alternative Weekend Sign Ups!

  Alternative Weekend sign ups will open at 7:30am on Thursday October 6th! Two sites are going out the month of November: 

  Disabilities the weekend of November 4th-6th 

  Hunger and Homelessness the weekend of November 11th-13th

  Alternative Weekends are a great way to spend a weekend having fun, volunteering and making connections with a group of CMU students. 

  Weekends are $40 and include all food, transportation and lodging. 

  Once you sign up on OrgSync, we ask you to come into the Volunteer Center, lower level UC 106, to fill out some paperwork. 

• 10-03-2011: OrgSync Training for General Members

  Still a little confused by everything that OrgSync can offer you?

  Come to our first open training on Oct 6 at noon in the Lake Michigan Room!

  This open training session will show general members of OrgSync how to fully utilize the Student Life database by demonstrating how to join organizations, navigate an organization's options, and exploit the personal tools that OrgSync provides.

  Contact Rachel Thomas if you have questions.

  thoma5rm@cmich.edu

   

  Make sure to RSVP for this training! Seats are limited! The event is located on the Student Life calendar.

   

• 09-30-2011: Volunteer Center October Announcements

  The Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center has the following announcements for the month of October:

  New Podcast
  Alternative Spring Break Sign Ups
  Safer Sex Patrol Events
  David Garcia Project Events
  Issue Day Registration

  More information is listed below. All sign ups for these events will take place on OrgSync. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Elway Pegg at pegg1ne@cmich.edu

  New Podcast
  Check out the Volunteer Center's latest Podcast, as a part of the new Small Acts, Big Hearts series! It can be found at http://youtu.be/-qS6BwhBBCs

  Alternative Spring Break Sign ups
  Sign ups for Alternative Winter Breaks will take place on Monday, October 3 at 7:30 a.m. The sites available will include

  • Adult Education
  • The Arts
  • Children's Advocacy
  • Civil Rights
  • Diversity
  • Education
  • Environment
  • GLBTQ
  • Health Promotions
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Rural Poverty
  • State Parks Preservation
  • Urban Renewal

  
  Safer Sex Patrol
  October 5, 6:30 pm: Safer Sex Patrol Kit Stuffing
  October 6, 10:30 pm: Safer Sex Patrol Bar Patrol
  October 19, 6:30 pm: Safer Sex Patrol Kit Stuffing
  October 20,10:30 pm: Safer Sex Patrol Bar Patrol

  Alternative Weekends
  October 21-23, Alternative Weekend-Youth
  October 21-23 Alternative Weekend-Elderly

  David Garcia Project
  October 23, 4:00 pm: DGP Open Session
  October 29, 7:00 pm: DGP Open Session

  Issue Day Registration
  Issue Day is a one-day advocacy conference designed to educate and empower students to take action on a variety of social issues impacting the local, national, and global communities. This year, Issue Day will take place on Saturday, November 5. More information and registration is now available on OrgSync. 

• 09-28-2011: Alternative Spring Breaks Information Sessions

  Alternative Breaks Sign-ups will be Monday, October 3rd at 7:30 a.m.

  Come to the Volunteer Center on Friday, Sept 30th and attend one of the three offered informational sessions at

  10 a.m., noon, or 2 p.m.!

  Learn more about the Alternative Breaks program, how you can be involved, and how to sign up on the new OrgSync Database!

  Spring Break Issues include:

  Adult Education

  The Arts

  Civil Rights

  Diversity

  Education 

  Environment 

  GLBTQ

  Health Promotions

  HIV/AIDS

  Rural Poverty

  State Parks & Preservation

  Urban Renewal

  Youth Advocacy 
   

  Questions or concerns? Contact the Volunteer Center

  volunteer.center@cmich.edu | 989-774-7685

• 09-21-2011: Safer Sex Patrol Kit Stuffing Tonight!

  The Safer Sex Patrol is a program through the Central Michigan Volunteer Center that promotes sexual health awareness. Volunteers are needed to create kits with sexual health and abstinence information. Meet in Down Under Food Court at 6:30 p.m! .

  
  Contact the Volunteer Center with further questions.

• 09-19-2011: Blood Drive Tuesday, September 20th!

  Upcoming Blood Drive
  Tuesday, September 20th
  St. Mary's University Parish (on Washington on campus)
  12:00-6:00pm

  Please make a pledge to donate at our upcoming blood drive, we need your support! We supply blood to over 80 hospitals right here in the state of Michigan and in Michigan alone hospitals use about 2,000 units of blood daily and the only source of blood products we have are volunteer blood donors, our mission would not be possible without you. I'm here today asking you to make a pledge to save a life and encourage others to join you! What better gift to give than the gift of life!

  Before donating be sure to eat a healthy breakfast or lunch, drink water and please don't forget a picture ID!

• 09-16-2011: Safer Sex Patrol Dates for the Fall 2011 Semester

  The scheduled SSP events for the fall 2011 semester are below. Each month the events will be available to sign up for OrgSync!

  September 21st from 6:30-7:30pm Kit Stuffing in the Down Under Food Court

  September 22nd from 10:30-midnight Bar Patrol, meet in the Down Under Food Court

  October 5th from 6:30-7:30pm Kit Stuffing in the Down Under Food Court

  October 6th from 10:30-midnight Bar Patrol, meet in the Down Under Food Court

  October 19th from 6:30-7:30pm Kit Stuffing in the Down Under Food Court

  October 20th from 10:30-midnight Bar Patrol, meet in the Down Under Food Court

  November 2nd from 6:30-7:30pm Kit Stuffing in the Down Under Food Court

  November 3rd from 10:30-midnight Bar Patrol, meet in the Down Under Food Court

  November 16th from 6:30-7:30pm Kit Stuffing in the Down Under Food Court

  November 17th from 10:30-midnight Bar Patrol, meet in the Down Under Food Court

  November 30th from 6:30-7:30pm Kit Stuffing in the Down Under Food Court 

• 09-16-2011: David Garcia Project Facilitator Application

  The David Garcia Project (DGP) is a disabilities awareness program in which participants take part in activities designed to simulate everyday activities with different disabilities. Each facilitated simulation includes various interactive models designed to provide participants with an accurate understanding of the challenges of living with various disabilities.

  Through post-simulation discussion and educational models, the David Garcia Project focuses on creating empathy - not sympathy - for disabled persons. Participants are encouraged to use the DGP experience as a springboard for further advocacy for the rights of disabled persons.

  If you are interested in becoming a facilitator and getting more involved in the program fill out this form!

• 09-07-2011: 9/11 Day of Service Tribute

  It is the ten anniversary since the tragic events of September 11, 2001 took place. In an effort to honor the thousands who died on this day, the Volunteer Center is organizing a series of events to create a 9/11 Day of Service Tribute. These events will not only benefit the local community but will be apart of the National 9/11 Day of Service Tribute Movement, with service projects taking place across the United States.

  The following events are taking place on September 11th:

  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Community Compassion Network (CCN) - Care Kit Stuffing with volunteers in the Down Under Food Court in the University Center-Sign ups are now on OrgSync

  6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pizza With A Purpose – Pizza, 9/11 reflection with dialogue between volunteer/advocacy events in the Down Under Food Court

  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm David Garcia* Project (disability education) session in the Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms C & D-Sign ups are now on OrgSync

  9:11 pm 9/11 Candlelight Vigil and open mike – located outside Park Library on the sidewalk by Central Park Pond-No sign up necessary
   

• 09-06-2011: Alternative Breaks Sign-Up Informational Sessions

  Alternative Breaks Sign-ups will be Monday, September 12 at 7:30 a.m.

  Come to the Volunteer Center on Friday, Sept 9th and attend one of the three offered informational sessions at

  10 a.m., noon, or 2 p.m.!    

  Learn more about the Alternative Breaks program, how you can be involved, and how to sign up on the new OrgSync Database!   

   

  Winter Break Issues include:

  Animal Endangerment

  Children's Healthcare

  Disaster Relief

  Elderly

  Hunger and Homelessness

  Refugee Resettlement

  Natural Disaster Restoration

  Nature Conservation

  Persons with Disabilities

  Prevention of Suicide

  Survivors of Aggression

  Youth

   

  Questions or concerns? Contact the Volunteer Center

  volunteer.center@cmich.edu | 989-774-7685

• 09-06-2011: Bar Patrol this Thursday!

  BAR PATROL THIS THURSDAY (9/8) WITH THE SAFER SEX PATROL!

  Check out the Events List to sign up for Safer Sex Patrol events! 

  Safer Sex Patrol is a program through the Central Michigan Volunteer Center that promotes sexual health awareness.

  Volunteers are needed to distribute condoms & abstinence kits with sexual health and abstinence information to local bars around Mt. Pleasant. Meet in front of the Down Under Food Court at 10:30PM and bring your state-issued ID!

  Contact the Volunteer Center with further questions.

  989-774-7685

• 09-01-2011: David Garcia Project Facilitator Application

  The David Garcia Project (DGP) is a disabilities awareness program in which participants take part in activities designed to simulate everyday activities with different disabilities. Each facilitated simulation includes various interactive models designed to provide participants with an accurate understanding of the challenges of living with various disabilities.

  Through post-simulation discussion and educational models, the David Garcia Project focuses on creating empathy - not sympathy - for disabled persons. Participants are encouraged to use the DGP experience as a springboard for further advocacy for the rights of disabled persons.

  If you are interested in becoming a facilitator and getting more involved in the program fill out this form!

• 08-23-2011: Save Three Lives! Donate Blood!

  The American Red Cross will be on campus! Donating just one time helps save three lives, giving them hope for a brighter future. During the summer months collecting blood becomes more difficult, but the need only increases! Be a hero... donate blood! Make an appointment today or walk ins are welcome.

  To schedule an appointment to donate blood visit www.redcrossblood.org

  Wednesday, August 24th at the University Center from 11:45-6:00
  Thursday, August 25th at the Towers (Kulhavi Hall) from 11:45-6:00
  Friday, August 26th at the Towers (Kulhavi Hall) from 11:00-5:00

  Before you donate be sure to eat a good meal, drink water and don't forget a picture ID.

  Thank you for your support, our life saving mission wouldn't be possible without you!

• 08-23-2011: East Wing Open House!

  Please join the "East Wing" offices for an Open House and Reception on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 3 pm until 5 pm. The Office of Student Life, Volunteer Center and the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (LGBTQ Services, Native American Programs, Office of Diversity Education, Gear Up/College Day and the office of Multicultural Academic Students Services) are eager to introduce you to their new homes. Please join us for goodies, give-a-ways, sweet and salty treats and an opportunity to meet our staff and hear about our programs and services!
   

• 08-02-2011: Isabella Community Job Fair - set up and tear down

  
  Isabella Community Job Fair is looking for volunteers!!

  Volunteers are need to help employers with their display units at the
  beginning of the event and then tear down at the end. Program is 10-4.

   

  SO..... If you are thinking of attending the job fair why not volunteer there as well!

• 07-29-2011: Help with Sand Castle Building this weekend!!

   

  Help out at the event on the sandy beach of Herrick Recreation Area located about 20 minutes north of Mt Pleasant (just south east of Clare).

  Volunteers will help the participants set up and build sand castles, and also help with snacks.

  For more information please visit isabellcounty.org/parks

  If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact:

  Isabella County Parks and Recreation Commission
  Sue Ann Kopmeyer
  200 N. Main St.
  Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
  989.772.0911 ext. 340
  989.289.6417/cell 

• 07-22-2011: Help volunteer at Kroger/ A&W Root Beer Float Day

  Come down to Kroger 4080 E. Bluegrass road, Mt. Pleasant and help volunteer!

   

   

  Volunteers will be needed to scoop ice cream and/or pour soda, Sit and/or stand for duration of shift and Interact with the public and act as an ambassador for Easter Seals Michigan.

  The event dates include;

  7/23 1pm - 3pm
  7/24 1pm - 3pm
  7/30 1pm - 3pm
  7/31 1pm - 3pm
  8/6 1pm - 3pm
  8/7 1pm - 3pm
  8/13 1pm - 3pm

   

  Be a kid again and help scoop some ice cream and make root beer floats!!

• 07-12-2011: Chair Affair Volunteers needed ASAP!!

  If you will be in the Mount Pleasant Area Thursday July 21st - Saturday July 23rd then you should come volunteer with Art Reach at Chair Affair!!

   

  Check out the events list for more details!!

• 06-30-2011: Help save a life by donating blood!!

  Make a Pledge to save a life today!
  To make an appointment please visit
  www.redcrossblodd.org (sponsor code: CMU)
   

  Please join us Wednesday, July 6th in the Rotunda located in the Bovee University Center (UC) and help save a life. Donating just one time helps save three lives, giving them hope for a brighter future. As we approach the summer month collecting blood becomes more difficult, but the need only increases! Be a hero...donate blood! Make an appointment today or walk ins are welcome.

  Before you donate be sure to eat a good meal, drink water and don't
  forget a picture ID.

  Thank you for your support, our life saving mission wouldn't be possible
  without you!

• 05-31-2011: Mount Pleasant Little League- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

  New volunteer opportunity available this weekend!!!!!

  If you are looking to do something this upcoming weekend why no volunteer and help out at a Little League Tournament? You can volunteer to be a scorekeeper or work in concessions on Friday Saturday or Sunday. If you can volunteer for this event please visit  https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Anxj9F9Y7Cj_dDJjUU1CcWdUaUpYX1I2SlhLOU9tUnc&hl=en_US   and fill out the times you can work!!

• 05-27-2011: Parks and Recreation Special Events

  If you are looking for something to do this summer make sure you visit The City of Mount Pleasant's Parks and Recreation website to check out all of the Special Events going on this summer!

  http://www.mt-pleasant.org/depts/pr/prhomepage/recreationprograms/specialevents/specialevents.html

   

• 05-20-2011: Community Compassion Network Mobile Food Pantry

  If you're not busy on Saturday May 21st come out at 9:00 to West Intermediate School at 440 S. Bradley Street to volunteer with the Community Compassion Network's Mobile Food Pantry! You can help unload the food truck, escort guests through the line, and load guests' cars. So come out for a few hours and make a difference for someone!

   

  www.ccnhome.org

  RSVP to pantry@ccnhome.org

   

• 05-20-2011: Paint The Sidewalks

  Come downtown Mt. pleasant on Saturday May 21st anytime from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and show your creative side!

  Help Art Reach celebrate their 30th anniversary by painting the sidewalks on Main Street and downtown.

  Everything you need will be provided along with refreshments and music and come out and bring your friends!

• 05-19-2011: Le Tour de Mont Pleasant

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
  Volunteers are needed to help participate in Le Tour de Mont Pleasant happening June 10th- June 12th!

  There are many volunteer positions and times available including Course set-up, Swag Bag hand out table, Registration table, Road Marshal, or Motorcade. All volunteers will be receiving FREE t-shirts!! So if you are in Mount Pleasant for the summer and are at least 18 years old, make sure to sign up to volunteer for this event!

  Web address: mt-pleasant.net, tourdemontpleasant.com

• 04-19-2011: Softball Tournament to Support Japan

  The Smitty Softball Tournament will be held April 30th- May 1st, with Men’s and CoRec divisions available. Cost will be $30 per team, and registration opens up Monday April 11th. RSVP now via facebook, and share the link with others!
  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181166328596799

  Both tournaments are open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public.

  The Smitty sporting events were started in Spring 2009 as fundraisers to establish The LaMott Smith Award, a scholarship given annually to a student pursuing a sport-related major. LaMott was a CMU student, PEK member, and URec employee who passed away in May 2008 due to bacterial meningitis. He had a great personality, was very active in Intramural Sports, and would talk to anyone who walked into the SAC. Establishing this scholarship and hosting these events are ways we can always remember him. This year, a portion of the funds raised through the Smitty events will also benefit disaster relief efforts in Japan.

• 04-11-2011: Be My Neighbor Day Sign Ups

  Hey Everyone!

  Sign ups are open for Be My Neighbor Day (BMND), the Volunteer Center's capstone event to National Volunteer Week. The event will be held on April 16th and begin with registration and a continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on the first level of the Bovee University Center. Volunteers will also receive a free BMND t-shirt at registration.

  Service Projects will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. all over the Mount Pleasant area. Directions to each site will be available at registration as well.

  To register, visit the Volunteer Center's OrgSync page and look under the Special Events category to find all the BMND volunteer opportunities. 

  
  If you have any additional questions, please contact Troy Heffron of the Volunteer Center at (989) 774-7685 or heffr1ta@cmich.edu. You may also stop into the Volunteer Center, located across from Quiznos in the UC, room 216.

  
  Thanks, and I hope to hear from you soon!
  Troy Heffron
  CMU Volunteer Center
  Be My Neighbor Day Coordinator
  (989) 774-7685
  heffr1ta@cmich.edu

• 03-28-2011: Be My Neighbor Day-Organization Sign ups

  Hey Everyone!

  Coming on April 16 is the Volunteer Center's annual event, Be My Neighbor Day! Be My Neighbor Day is an opportunity for you to connect to and make a difference with the Mount Pleasant Community through volunteer projects as a part of National Volunteer Week.

  Be My Neighbor Day will begin with registration and a light breakfast at 9:00 a.m. in the Down Under Food Court. Service Projects take place from 10:00 a.m. until noon, and act as a great way to grow the image and fulfill the mission of your organization.

  If you would like to register your RSO, fraternity or sorority, in advance or have additional questions, please contact Troy Heffron of the Volunteer Center at (989) 774-7685 or heffr1ta@cmich.edu. Group sign ups will close on April 4th (individuals will still be able to sign up after words). 

  You may also stop into the Volunteer Center, located across from Quiznos in the UC, room 216.

  Thanks, and I hope to hear from you soon!

  Troy Heffron
  CMU Volunteer Center
  Be My Neighbor Day Coordinator
  (989) 774-7685
  heffr1ta@cmich.edu

• 03-22-2011: Lunch Buddies Applications!

  The CMU Volunteer Center is proud to announce that applications to be a Lunch Buddy during the 2011 - 2012 school year are now available. Fill out the application online at volunteer.cmich.edu today!

  Applicants must be students at Central Michigan University and are asked to make a year-long commitment to the program. All class standings are welcome!

  Applications will be available until April 8th, 2011.

  Thank you in advance for your generosity!

  In service,

  Justin E. Mack
  Program Coordinator
  CMU Volunteer Center

• 03-01-2011: Valentines For Veterans

  Valentines for Veterans Program brings Happiness to Local Veterans

  The Volunteer Center has completed another successful year with their Valentines for Veterans program. By collaborating with hundreds of CMU students, as well as CMU faculty, staff, Dow Chemical employees, and elementary school students, they were able to make over 1,000 cards for Veterans across the state of Michigan. Cards were delivered to Veteran’s Medical Centers in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Battle Creek, Iron Mountain, and Saginaw. They contained messages such as “Thank you for your service”, “We Appreciate You”, and “Have a Wonderful Day”. Some students even volunteered to hand deliver the cards. Transfer student Katelynd Nadolski from Fraser, MI stated “It was really great being able to see their faces light up when we brought them the cards. I’m glad I was able to be a part of that”.

• 01-16-2011: New Location

  The CMU Volunteer Center has moved!

  The Volunteer Center is now located on the second floor of the Bovee University Center in room 216 (across from Quiznos).

  Please stop in and see us!

• 01-16-2011: Animal Shelter

• 01-16-2011: Recycling

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