Maryland Science Olympiad Tournament Volunteering

Check out cool science projects and experiments!

Maryland Science Olympiad will conduct a science tournament on the College Park campus on February 25th. Volunteers can judge musical instruments constructed and played by competitors, judge robotics, judge aviation events, proctor and grade exams, help conduct chemistry and forensics labs. MSO is also requesting logistics: scoring and setup and registration table. The commitmentis 3 to 10 hours (meals provided).This should be a FUN experience, and MSO appreciates your SERVICE SPIRIT.

Location: Ritchie Coliseum, Physics Building, Chemistry Building, Armory

Date: February 25, 2012

Contact: Al Causey

Phone: 301-514-4555

Email: alcausey@gmail.com

Web: www.MarylandScienceOlympiad.org

Volunteer with Rooting DC

A great way for students to connect to the local DC urban agriculture scene.

Rooting DC, the District's own annual urban gardening conference, is just a few weeks away and we need your help in making this year's event a success. Rooting DC has always been totally volunteer-run, so we're able to keep it free for all. We're currently looking for volunteers to help out during the event. This is a really great way to get to know the urban agricultural community here in DC. Check out the program from last year's Rooting DC if you're unfamiliar with the forum.

Rooting DC will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

There are several ways you can help. See a description of the volunteer areas below and complete our Rooting DC Volunteer Form if you wish to help out this year!

• Friday afternoon set-up (2/17/12 after 4 pm): Carry tables & chairs indoors. Make & hang posterboard signs. Set up tables in the gym with signs for all the organizations/vendors. Carry supplies into the building & distribute around building as needed.

• Info Fair team (7:30am-9:00am) Last minute setup tasks as needed. Greet organizations & help them find their assigned table. Assist in carrying organization tablers’ stuff inside as needed. Set up water stations and start volunteer coffee station.

• Registration team (8:30-10:30; 10:30 - Noon) Check in attendees, speakers, organizations, etc. Distribute programs, name badges, evaluation sheets, golf pencils, etc. Collect donations!

• Food team (will miss 2nd session: noon-2:15): Setup lunch in the cafeteria. Collect & sort recycling/compost/trash during lunch. Collect money and distribute lunches. Basic cleanup of cafeteria after lunch.

• Speaker guide/AV team (all day; arrive by 9:30am) One person will be assigned to each presentation room to greet speakers, make sure all AV needs are met (find A/V guy when help is needed), fill pitchers of water/cups available, etc. Ensure attendees complete evaluation form.

• Cleanup crew (3:00-5:30): Check on trash/compost/recycling situation throughout the day. Clean up each room at the end of the day. Carry all Rooting DC’s supplies out to vehicles as we finish up with them.

• Attendee guides (Shifts all day): Walking around the building answering general questions, help everyone find their sessions, bathrooms, etc.

• Skilled Volunteers (all day) We need skilled volunteers for video taping, editing and production, photography and more. All skilled volunteers must arrive by 9:00am and have their own equipment.

Thanks and we hope to make Rooting DC a success!

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Contact: Kristin George

Email: kristin@neighborhoodfarminitiative.org

Web: http://fieldtoforknetwork.org/rootingdc/

Apply to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors interested in the fields of conflict resolution, international development, and humanitarian relief. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2012.

To apply, or for more information, visit the program website at www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2012.

Deadline: 5:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2012

Web: www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor

Apply to Terps for Change

Do you have a passion for community service? Want to make a difference in your community?

This semester, Terps for Change is focusing on the following social issues:
• youth education • bilingual tutoring • environmental preservation • urban agriculture • immigrant training • hunger • homelessness

APPLY NOW!

Spring 2012 Applications due February 6!

Deadline: February 6, 2012

Email: terpsforchange@umd.edu

Web: http://thestamp.umd.edu/lcsl/involvement/terps_for_change/Overview.html

“Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention”

Discuss the book and interesting topics with African American Studies.

On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College Park will host a discussion based on the book “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention” by Manning Marable. The discussion will center on the following:

1. What would be Malcolm’s analysis of the prison industrial complex or the New Jim Crow in the 21st century?
2. Comments on Manning Marable’s book.
3. The role of women in Malcolm X’s movement. Women have often been neglected in this discussion.
4. Aligning of similar philosophies/ideologies between Malcolm/MLK particularly towards MLK’s death.
5. US Military Industrial Complex particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
6. President Obama’s presidency.

The program will include statements from our illustrious panelists, a moderated discussion, and questions from our audience and conclude with light refreshments.

The program will be held in the Nyumburu Cultural Center, University of Maryland, College Park from 2:00pm-3:30pm. The event is free and open to the University of Maryland campus community and the general public.

This program is sponsored by the African American Studies Department and co-sponsored by Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE).

Location: Nyumburu Cultural Center, University of Maryland

Date: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Contact: Marci Deloatch

Phone: 301-405-4470

Email: mdeloatc@umd.edu

Web: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/aasp/

Corinthian Baptist Church Tutoring

Corinthian Baptist Church in Lanham, MD is looking for 2-3 students that are willing to tutor children from elementary to high school age. We provide tutoring for young people in our church and the community on the 1st and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Contact: Rev. Howard D. Coless II, Youth Pastor

Phone: 301- 474-4361, ext 13

Email: colesvscoles@verizon.net

Get Involved in Common Threads: Cooking Classes for Low-Income Children

Help teach cooking lessons for those who need it the most.

Common Threads teaches low-income children to cook wholesome and affordable meals because we believe that through our hands-on cooking classes we can help prevent childhood obesity and reverse the trend of generations of non-cookers, while celebrating our cultural differences and the things people all over the world have in common.

We would like to reach out to the students at the University of Maryland for volunteer opportunities with us. Please post the following link to get involved in Common Threads: Common Threads - Get Involved.

Contact: Erica A. Johnson

Email: ericajohnson211@hotmail.com

Web: http://commonthreads.org/Pages/Volunteering+Opportunities

Kid Power Inc.

Want to be a Superhero to a child in need?!

Join our team to help District youth achieve their goals and gain valuable teaching experience!

Kid Power Volunteer Opportunities:

• Academics: Tutoring, reading, test prep, homework help
• Enrichment: Teaching or assisting on one of our many enrichment classes. Share your passion for art, drama, dance, poetry, yoga, cooking, athletics, or gardening.
• In addition to these informal opportunities, Kid Power does have several formal internship opportunities available.

Kid Power is a non –profit organization that provides after-school and summer programs approximately 350 youth in underserved communities throughout the District.

Kid Power provides youth with the academic, civic, and nutritional tools they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. We support youth as they learn to think critically, make healthy choices, and advocate for positive change in their communities and in themselves.

Please note: Kid Power provides after-school programs at 11 program sites that are all metro and bus accessible. There are volunteer opportunities with Elementary and Middle School youth during 3:30-6:00 time frame and with high school students during later evening hours. Kid Power can also arrange weekend one-on-one tutoring opportunities.

Want to learn more? Please contact: Andria Hollis, Program Director at Andriana@kidpowerdc.org or 202-383-4543

Contact: Andria Hollis, Program Director

Phone: 202-383-4543

Email: adriana@kidpowerdc.org

Web: kidpowerdc.org