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For more information on any of the evnts listed below, contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator at bhward@vcu.edu, or call 804-828-3648, or visit room 018 in the basement of the Student Commons.
Blood Drives
Organizations, classes, and departments are needed as blood drive sponsors. Sponsoring is easy, and the “squeamish” are welcome. Sign up to support one or more drives. There is one blood drive almost every month on both the Monroe Park Campus and on the MCV Campus. Sponsors promote the drives in advance in any way they can. On the day of the drive sponsors fill in during their shift at the snack table for donors, or they remind passers-by of the drive.
All blood benefits Virginia Blood Services, and all blood stays in central Virginia. If 1 unit of blood can save 3 lives, think how many lives you can save!
For more information, contact Beth Ward, bhward@vcu.edu, or call 828-3648.
Interested in donating blood? Walk-ins are welcome, or you may make an appointment and have most of your questions answered at www.vablood.org.
April 2013
Celebrate at the Volunteer Thank You Event! Individuals, classes, organizations, and anyone who has volunteered this academic year is invited to the annual Volunteer Thank You Event.
When – Thursday, April 18th, any time between 5 and 7pm.
Where – Break Point Game Room & Lounge, in the basement of the Student Commons
What to enjoy? FREE food, pool, and door prizes
Why? To thank you for all you have done to improve a corner of the world whether in Richmond or across the globe!
April Blood Drives
Note: The April blood drives have been moved to May
Wednesday, May 7, 2013, 10am to 3pm, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons
Thursday, May 8, 2013, 2:30pm to 6:30pm, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center
May Blood Drives
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons
Thursday, May 30, 2013, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center
June Blood Drives
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons
Thursday, June 27, 2013, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center
July Blood Drives
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons
Thursday, July 25, 2013, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center
August 2013
Welcome Week Get Involved Session with the Service Organizations - Were you a member of a service-oriented club in high school and are wondering how to get involved at VCU? Then this program is for you. Learn about the approximate 50 service organizations at VCU and why to get involved. This is the perfect time to ask questions and get the answers you are looking for about how to get involved in community service at VCU.
When: Monday, August 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Commons Theater, University Student Commons
Welcome Week Service Project – School Supply Drive for Richmond Public Schools – If you have extra school supplies or can pick up a few during the Welcome Week trip to Wal-mart, you can help a local child start his or her school year prepared.
When: Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Commons Plaza
What’s needed: Any school supplies you would need plus “fun” items such as crayons, glue sticks, and markers
Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunity (SOVO) Fair – What’s SOVO? With over 200 student organizations and local nonprofit agencies with their information tables, this is your chance to see how to get involved on campus and in Richmond. This is also where you turn in your raffle tickets collected during Welcome Week for your chance for great prizes. Read your Welcome Week book for details on the raffle tickets.
When: Friday, August 23, 3pm to 6pm
Where: The Siegel Center
September 2013
VCU Service RAMpage - Show what great community service VCU RAMS perform and win money and prizes for yourself or for your group!
The idea – Videotape or create a photo slide show of yourself or of your group doing random acts of kindness or larger service projects.
Who – Any member of the VCU community, e.g. faculty, students, staff
The contest – Submit your creation to You Tube, and notify the Volunteer Opportunities Office in the Student Commons. A panel of judges will decide on 9 winners.
The categories - A project that promotes diversity and/or cross cultural awareness, the most creative or original project, and a project with the most impact
The showcase event – Learn who won, check out other entries, and enjoy lunch and door prizes. .
The prizes – 3 individuals will each win a $300 book scholarship to Barnes and Noble at VCU. 3 groups will win a pizza party, and 3 organizations will win $300 for their treasury.
When – Start planning and recording your efforts between now and September 13, 2013. The winners will be announced on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 11am to 1pm in the Commons.
Other details - For project suggestions, more details, and the fine print, click here.
September Blood Drives
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons, 10am to 8pm
Thursday, September 19, 2013, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center, 10am to 8pm
October 2013
October Blood Drives
Wednesday, October 23, 2013, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons, 10am to 8pm
Thursday, October 24, 2013, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center, 10am to 8pm
November 2013
For the Common Good – “Community Service – Good for Your Soul, Good for RVA, and Good for Your Resume”
The program: In this interactive session learn from a panel of guests from the Richmond community including those in business, in the nonprofit sector, in the health care field, and VCU’s Career Center. Find out how to use your volunteer experience to improve your resume and job search. Bring your business cards and be ready to network.
When: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 3pm to 5pm
Where: University Student Commons in the Commonwealth Ballroom
Enjoy refreshments and door prizes!
November Blood Drives
Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Monroe Park Campus, Student Commons, 10am to 8pm
Thursday, November 21, 2013, MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center, 10am to 8pm
January 2014
January Blood Drives – Note: Keep checking back as we move closer to basketball season to know when the Homecoming basketball game is. That will determine when the week of Homecoming activities will take place including the blood drives.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 OR Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Student Commons, 10am to 8pm
Thursday, January 30, 2014 OR Thursday, February, 6, 2014, Larrick Student Center, 10am to 8pm
February 2014
For the Common Good – Scholarships for Those Who Volunteer
The program – Come and learn about a few of the many scholarships that are available to college students who volunteer. Whether you currently perform community service or are thinking about it, this is a topic of interest to everyone.
When: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 3pm to 5pm
Where: University Student Commons in the Commonwealth Ballroom
Enjoy refreshments and door prizes!
March 2014
March Blood Drives
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, Student Commons, 10am to 8pm
Thursday, March 27, 2014, Larrick Student Center, 10am to 8pm
April 2014
The Annual Volunteer Thank You Event
The event: Anyone who has volunteered during the 2013-2014 academic year is invited to a fun and relaxing evening. Enjoy FREE supper, pool, and door prizes!
When: Thursday, April 17, 2014, any time between 5pm to 7pm
Where: Break Point Game Room and Lounge, in the basement of the Student Commons
Why: Because of all you have done for VCU, the Richmond community and beyond
May 2014
Keep checking this web site for a new program that will show recycling at its best! Students, you know you will have unwanted furniture, food, clothing and more in your residence halls and apartments. Don’t throw it away! You will see advertising on how you can easily donate your items to someone in need.
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