*We have two (2) upcoming community service opportunities organized. Come and G.I.V.E. (Get Involved in Volunteer Experience!) some time in February! See below for the details and sign up at www.uicvolunteer.org! * *#1** ** Got a free Sunday morning? Spend some quality time with the Seniors at the LaSalle Center!*** *What:* Volunteers will help prepare and serve a meal to the seniors at the LaSalle Senior Center. *When:* Sunday, February 20th, from 7am-9am.* Where:* We will be meeting at the LaSalle Center: 1111 N. Wells Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60610 *The LaSalle Senior Center’s mission is to respond to the many spiritual, physical, emotional and relational needs of older adults experiencing a decrease in self-sufficiency. The Center helps to empower the seniors to use their skills and experiences to remain active and connected to the community.* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *#2 Will you be ON CAMPUS Monday, February 21st? Got some free time? Help assemble health promotion kits! * *What:* Volunteers will help to assemble health promotion kits to be distributed by COIP outreach workers. *When:* Monday, February 21st (sign up for one or more 2 hour time slots: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, and 3pm-5pm.) *Where:* UIC College of Public Health-1603 W. Taylor St. (we will be meeting in the College of Public Health LOBBY). *The mission of the Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP) is to provide people with information and resources to prevent and help treat infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases, and hepatitis, and to gain knowledge necessary to develop and evaluate programs to prevent the spread of these diseases.* ** *How to sign up: -Go to www.uicvolunteer.org, create an account, find the GIVE events and sign up!* Direct your questions about these events or about getting involved in community service at UIC or in the Chicago area to the Student Leadership Development & Volunteer Services office:* Email: sldvs@uic.edu Office: 750 S. Halsted Street 390 Student Center East Phone: 312.996.4500 Web: www.sldvs.uic.edu * -- *Anna Cobb* Graduate Assistant :: Service Initiatives Student Leadership Development & Volunteer Services The University of Illinois at Chicago 390 Student Center East (MC 330) Chicago, IL 60607 312.996.4500 www.uicvolunteer.org <http://uic.volunteermatch.org>
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- Diana Soriano
- My name is Diana Soriano, I am bilingual, bicultural, and I am a UIC Alumna. I advise students in the College of Business Administration and the College of Education. When I am not in the office, I immerse myself in the UIC environment and enjoy exploring the city of Chicago by attending concerts, lectures, and cultural events.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
GIVE some time in February!
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