Internships & Openings
Saturday October 24th, 2009
Registration 8 - 8:30 am, EMU Breezeway
Volunteering 8:30 - Noon
For more information about the event or to learn how you can propose your own project email
serve@uoregon.edu or visit the Service Learning Program office in the EMU Breezeway.
Make A Difference Day (MADD) is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a
celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND
Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday
of every October. In 2008, 3 million people cared enough about their communities to volunteer
on that day, accomplishing thousands of projects in hundreds of towns.
In partnership with Lane Community College, the UO has decided to participate in Make A
Difference Day for the first time. In order to start a strong tradition, the Service Learning Program
hopes to have over 300 students, faculty, and staff volunteer. Make this dream become a reality
and sign up today to make a difference.
Volunteer Sites
*Every effort will be made to arrange complimentary transportation between the UO and service
sites
Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Number of People: 25-30
Location: Dorris Ranch - 205 Dorris St,
Organization's Website: http://www.willamalane.org/
Description: Help Willamalane Park and Recreation get ready for their annual Halloween Fundraising by carving pumpkins and decorating for a haunted hayride.
Suggested Requirements: Wear comfortable clothing that can get messy.
Number of People: 20
Location: Mt. Pisgah
Organization's Website: http://www.bufordpark.org/
Description: Removing an invasive grass called False Brome that is a threat to the wildflowers and wildlife of Mt. Pisgah. People will need to hike up a mountain and work off train.
Suggested Requirements: Folks should wear hiking shoes or boots and dress for the weather (rain jacket with a hood if it's rainy). Cotton sweatshirts are NOT recommended as they get wet and cold. We'll provide gloves, tools, supervision, and a snack. Everyone should eat breakfast before coming to work, and bring a full water bottle.
Number of People: 15
Location: 2145 Centennial Plaza
Organization's Website: http://www.laurel.org/
Description: work on fixing up apartments that serve as transitional housing
Shelter Care - Jack-O-Lanterns on 5th
Number of People: 10
Location: 5th Street Market
Organization's Website: http://www.sheltercare.org/
Description: Help Shelter Care set up for their annual Jack-O-Lanterns on 5th fundraiser
Suggested Requirements: Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to work in wet weather.
School Garden Project - Arts and Technology
Number of People: 8-12
Location: Arts and Technology Academy, 1650 W 22nd, Eugene
Organization's Website: www.schoolgardenproject.org
Description: We will be completing a school garden installation at ATA: filling raised garden beds, doing a 'sheet mulching' project, and planting native perennials for a habitat hedgerow in the garden. A great project for experienced gardeners, gardening new-comers, and anyone interested in school gardens.
Suggested Requirements: Gloves, water bottle, and enthusiasm!
School Garden Project - Danebo Elementary
Number of People: 8
Location: Danebo Elementary, 1265 Candlelight Drive, Eugene
Organization's Website: http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/html/danebo.html
Description: We will be renovating and reviving the Danebo School Garden: laying down new woodchip pathways, incorporating organic material into the garden beds, planting 'cover crops' for the winter, and providing some general TLC for the garden.
Suggested Requirements: Gloves, water bottle, ability to get to school site in Bethel neighborhood.
School Garden Project - Awbery Park
Number of People: 8-12
Location: 158 Spring Creek Road, Eugene
Organization's Website: http://www.4j.lane.edu/schools/awbreypark
Description: We will be doing winter bed preparation and general garden clean-up at Awbrey Park: pruning raspberry canes, sheet mulching the garden beds, weeding the garden borders, and planting perennials.
Suggested Requirements: Gloves, water bottle.
More Sites Coming Soon!
