USC - El Centro Chicano

Community & Volunteer Opportunities

Reading to Kids Opportunity for USC students
Description: Reading to Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading by helping them become better readers. We coordinate reading clubs at five elementary schools in downtown Los Angeles where volunteers read aloud to children and create arts and crafts projects about the stories. Each child receives a book to take home and the books read aloud are donated to the school's library. The reading clubs are held on the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. In order to conduct these reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month, we rely on the enthusiasm and dedication of 200-300 volunteers each month. We would love for you and your group to join us in making a difference in our local community! Each year we hold College Spirit Day at our November reading clubs to encourage students to think about college. Early exposure instills a sense of excitement and anticipation surrounding college, and for many of our students, they will be the first in their families to seek a higher education. We ask our volunteers to come wearing their favorite college's gear, and the school with the most participation gets bragging rights until next year! Our November 11th reading clubs would be a great opportunity for your group to start volunteering and show you school spirit! If you are interested in volunteering with Reading to Kids, you can visit our website at www.readingtokids.org for more information and to sign up online. For more information on how to volunteer as a group, please contact our Program Coordinator, Sarah Kolterman, by e-mail at Sarah.Kolterman@readingtokids.org or by phone at (310) 479-7455. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to seeing you at the College Spirit Day reading clubs!

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Date Posted:11/2/2006 2:30:35 PM

Get involved with the Undergraduate Student Government
Description: It's not too late to get involved with the Undergraduate Student Government! The Diversity Affairs Committee is still looking for students to help advocate for issues on campus related to all minority and international students! This year Diversity Affairs will be creating a welcome video for International Students as well as admissions brochures to highlight campus resources available for minority students such as the LGBT Center, CBSCA and El Centro Chicano. In the spring Diversity Affairs puts on a student run multicultural festival to celebrate the many cultures represented on our campus. There are many more projects we handle as we coordinate with all of USC's culture centers and Program Board Assemblies- we also welcome any suggestions for issues you want to tackle! Please contact Sarthi Shah at Sarthish@usc.edu for more information. There are openings on other committees as well, please stop by STU 106- The Undergraduate Student Government Office for more information. Committees range from Academic Affairs, Campus Affairs, Community Affairs, and University Affairs. Not sure what Undergraduate Student Government Does? Please come by a Senate meeting, Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in TSC 207 to listen to Director Reports as well as see what issues your elected senators are currently working on. Sarthi Shah Director of Diversity Affairs

Event Date: Tuesdays
Location: STU 106
Time: 7-8PM

Date Posted:11/2/2006 2:24:33 PM

LOOKING FOR TUTORS TO SERVICE THE LA AREA AND CITY OF CARSON
Description: For an innovative new kind of tutoring company that provides individual help for students of all ages with Math, and English (including essay-writing skills), at the school site or designated facilities. This research-based program ensures that all children become successful students, with an interactive, live and digital instruction medium. Our instructional content is aligned with the California State learning standards. Rate of pay $11.00 – 13.OO per hour depending upon experience. Immediate Placement Available

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Phone: 1 888 546-7478

Website: www.plcenters.com

Date Posted:10/3/2006 4:15:53 PM

USC Med-COR is looking for Tutors
Description: The USC Med-COR program is looking for college students to tutor inner city high school students in math, science and English. Med-COR is an academic enrichment program designed to identify, motivate and to academically prepare inner city high school students for college and entry into health professional careers. The program has been in existence since 1970. We meet each Saturday and tutor students in math, science and English. We meet each Saturday (except holidays) in the Grace Ford Salvatori Building (GFS) from 8am - 4pm, September 2006 through May 2007. The hourly rate for tutoring is $10-$12 per hour.

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Contact Person: Francisco Rodriguez frodrigu@usc.edu

Phone: 626-457-6663

Date Posted:10/3/2006 4:14:57 PM

CASA 0101 NEEDS SOME FAB VOLUNTEERS
Description: Hello Friends: "Los Vendidos/Simply Maria" opens with Previews this WEDNESDAY and we need help! Here are what we need for the next two weeks: Friday, 9/29 @ 7PM: Ush Saturday, 9/30 @ 7PM: Box and Ush Sunday, 10/1 @ 2PM: Box and Ush The Box Office person would preferably be someone who is familiar with Casa and the Usher can be anyone. Please email me asap if you are available. Actors, this is a great way to get family and friends to see you for free. We appreciate your help amigos! Selene Santiago Volunteer Coordinator CASA 0101 2009 E. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 323.263.7684 www.casa0101.org

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Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:15:49 PM

Volunteers Needed for Spring Break El Salvador 2007
Description: As the second annual USC spring break trip to El Salvador, we will take 22 undergraduates to El Salvador, not as tourists, but as guests of the communities, working to promote cultural awareness and solidarity. The focus of the trip will be education; specifically, we will visit both public and private schools, distribute school supplies, and teach English lessons. We will begin our trip in San Salvador, where we will visit historical sites and a war memorial commemorating the recent civil war. The majority of our trip will be spent at homestays in the rural community of Santa Marta, where the students will have the opportunity to view life from a perspective outside of their geographic, political, and cultural boundaries. For more information visit our website: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~mgetz/Spring_Break_El_Salvador.htm Or email us at: elsalvador2007@gmail.com Applications are now available on the website and are due on September 29. Hope to hear from you soon! Team El Salvador 2007

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Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:14:51 PM

Paid volunteer positions at the NALEO Educational Fund
Description: I am an alumni, graduated May 2005. I am currently working at the NALEO Educational Fund and we would like to request your assistance in promoting paid volunteer opportunities with our organization. We think it would be great to have current USC students help us out in our effort to promote the importance of voting in the Latino community. Monica Sepulveda Data Analyst NALEO Educational Fund 1122 W. Washington Blvd., 3rd. Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 213/ 747-7606 Ext. 131 213-747-7664 Fax www.naleo.org PAID VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Dear NALEO Friend: The NALEO Educational Fund's Voces Del Pueblo Program is seeking motivated individuals to work as paid campaign phone canvassers and phone operators for our 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA hotline. We are looking for current, responsible high school seniors, college students and individuals who are interested in encouraging the Latino community to participate in the upcoming November 7, elections. The Voces Del Pueblo campaign will begin on October 14 and continue through Election Day. The NALEO Educational Fund was established in 1981 to empower Latinos to participate fully in the American political process. The NALEO Educational Fund carries out this mission by developing and implementing programs that promote the integration of Latinos into the American political process, developing future leaders among Latino youth, providing assistance and training to the nation's Latino elected and appointed officials, and conducting research on issues important to the Latino community. The Los Angeles office is currently seeking several paid volunteers to work with the Voces Del Pueblo Program. The program is a non-partisan voter engagement program seeking to create new Latino voters by targeting its efforts on engaging and mobilizing infrequent Latino voters, newly registered voters, and young voters. Volunteers will serve as the direct contact between the NALEO Educational Fund and Latino voters, through live telephone calls to motivate and invite voters to play a critical role in local, statewide, and federal elections. Duties Include: * Contacting Latino voters over the phone and motivating them to vote. * Informing callers on electoral information. * Assisting campaign staff in administrative activities related to voter mobilization and overall civic engagement. Requirements: * Bilingual (Spanish) * Good communications skills * Able to sit for long periods of time * Minimal computer skills * No experience necessary (training is provided) Stipend: $7-8 an Hour – depending on experience. This is an excellent opportunity for students who want to make a difference in their community and want to earn some extra money. Trainings will be scheduled beginning the week of October 9th. If you or anyone you know that might be interested or would like further information can contact me at 213-747-7606 ext. 148 or by email at jmarcus@naleo.org.

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Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:14:19 PM

LOOKING FOR TUTORS TO SERVICE THE LA AREA AND CITY OF CARSON- PAID
Description: For an innovative new kind of tutoring company that provides individual help for students of all ages with Math, and English (including essay-writing skills), at the school site or designated facilities. This research-based program ensures that all children become successful students, with an interactive, live and digital instruction medium. Our instructional content is aligned with the California State learning standards. Rate of pay $11.00 – 13.OO per hour depending upon experience. Immediate Placement Available CALL US TODAY 1 888 546-7478 Visit: www.plcenters.com

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Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:13:36 PM

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Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:12:49 PM

Volunteers Needed for Day of Citizenship
Description: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa invites you to.. Day of Citizenship Saturday, September 30, 2006 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Los Angeles Convention Center South Hall VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteer to assist eligible Legal Permanent Residents become U.S. citizens. Volunteers: Please arrive at 7:30am Over the last several months, our nation’s immigrants have mobilized in record numbers to make their voices heard in the public debate about the future of our immigration policy. Many of these immigrants are legal permanent residents (LPR’s) who are eligible to become citizens of the United States, and they are eager to become full participants in our democratic process. Recently, these immigrants have been applying for Citizenship in record numbers. However, because the demand has exhausted services and resources, applicants eager to apply have been turned away. You can help out the immigrant community reach their dreams of citizenship. We are calling on Attorneys, Students, Community Groups and Organizations, and all other civic spirited individuals with an interest in empowering the immigrant community. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! AFTER ATTENDING A 1.5 HOUR TRAINING, YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO COMPLETE A CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION. Review the list of training sessions below and please call Fabian Garcia at the number below to register as a volunteer and to attend a training session, or for more information.

Event Date: September 30, 2006
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall
Time: 8am-2pm

Contact Person: Fabian Garcia fgarcia@naleo.org

Phone: (213) 747-7606 ext 142

Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:11:33 PM

Alternative Springs Break Information Sessions
Description: We are writing you from the USC Volunteer Center hoping that you would be willing to forward the body of this email to your mailing list. It is concerning the Alternative Spring Break programs, encouraging people to attend the information sessions and apply for the trips. Your service would be much appreciated. You will find all of the information necessary in the message below. Thank you! ************************************ Every year, Alternative Spring Break sends over 100 students to six locations to engage in community service projects. Each trip focuses on its own set of societal issues and allows students the rare chance to immerse themselves in another culture. This year, the Volunteer Center is sending students to the following locations, each with a particular focus: • Death Valley, CA: Environmental • Orcas Island, Washington: Environmental • Salinas, CA: Hunger and Homelessness • Navajo Nation, UT: Inter-cultural Awareness/Educational Equality • Isla de las Mujeres, Mexico: Cultural/Ecological Awareness • Reu, Guatemala: Cultural Exchange/Development If you are interested, please come to one of our information sessions: - Friday 9/29, 12pm in SOS B37 - Monday 10/2, 7pm in SOS B38 - Thursday 10/5, 3:30pm in SOS B38 - Wednesday 10/11, 11am in SOS B38 - Thursday 10/12, 8pm in SOS B38 - Tuesday 10/17, 3pm in SOS B38 - Friday 10/20, 11am in SOS B38 - Monday 10/23, 4pm in SOS B38 - Wednesday 10/25, 7pm in SOS B38 Applications are due on Monday, October 30th by 5pm and are available online on our website: www.usc.edu/volunteer Contact us with any questions: asb@usc.edu 213.740.7012 STU 202

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asb@usc.edu
Address: STU 202
Phone: 213.740.7012

Date Posted:9/28/2006 2:01:19 PM

EMPLOYMENT
Description: The Current Job Opportunities for the week of (Friday, June 16, 2006) can be accessed at the following web page

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Contact Person: Sharon Hamilton sharon_hamilton@longbeach.gov.

Website: http://www.longbeach.gov/civilservice

Date Posted:6/20/2006 1:32:57 PM

UPPERCLASSMEN!!!!SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT OUR SUPPLEMENTAL ORIENTATION!
Description: We need help with set-up/clean-up, workshops, student panels, and tabling! Please contact us if youre interested!

Event Date: August 20, 2006
Location: TBA
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Contact Person: Lilianna Quezada ecc@usc.edu

Phone: (213)740-1480

Date Posted:6/20/2006 12:15:08 PM

Heads Up, A Service Project from Hermanos Unidos USC
Description: Become a “Heads Up” Volunteer!!! By participating, you will encourage the development of young minority minds in our community. This program is for those students who are putting forward the efforts and doing everything possible to attend a prestigious university like USC. It is crucial that we do as much as possible to aid anyone who is brave enough to seek help. So come out, become a Heads Up volunteer, and help make a difference in someone else’s life.

Event Date: 9/24/05, 10/01/05, 10/9/05
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Contact Person: Abraham Romo aromo@usc.edu

Date Posted:9/19/2005 2:52:16 PM

Help out a student with a project about Spanish in Los Angeles
Description: As part of the project I am interested in speaking with bilinguals (English/Spanish) who were born here in the United States and who identify themselves as Mexican-American (i.e. whose parents or grandparents are from Mexico). I am interested in speaking with bilinguals who are 18 years or older, and they do not have to be USC students or even students! This would just be an informal chat that I would record, and I would ask them some questions and ask them to tell me a story, something very general. This project is not funded, so I am looking for people willing to donate an hour of their time! I would appreciate if you could let me know of anyone interested in helping out with this important community project.

Event Date: OPNE
Location: OPEN
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Contact Person: Emily Hinch Nava

Phone: 323.667.1896

Date Posted:5/17/2005 1:37:21 PM