The Office of Community Service is hiring work-study and non-work study students for a diverse array of positions, including positions in local nonprofits. We will be at the Job Fair on September 9th from 11am-2pm with more information about the application process. Hiring: Social Media/Administrative Assistant At St. Vincent DePaul —Work Study Eligible— St.…
Jewett Center for Community Partnerships
1 Year Out: Maggie Feldman-Piltch
1 Year Out is an interview series highlighting alumni from the class of 2014 who are engaged in public service, entrepreneurship, or nonprofit work in any capacity- through their employment, a volunteer position, or on the side. So tell me about your life 1 Year Out of Wesleyan! Hello friends! For the last year, I’ve been…
Volunteers Needed at Amazing Grace
The Amazing Grace food pantry is in need of volunteers on Saturday, September 5th. Due to the holiday weekend, they are short on their regular volunteers. We are looking for 3-5 students who can volunteer their time at Amazing Grace from 9am – 1pm. You will be helping to stock the pantry and then assisting…
Center for Prison Education: Fall Book Drive
Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education created an Amazon Wish List for the books their students will need for the upcoming semester. So far they have received over 150 book donations! – As of 9/1 they have topped 200 book donations! – Here is a brief history of the Center for Prison Education: In the fall…
Girls in Science Camp Reflection – Draw a Scientist Revelation:
The following post is shared from Green Street Teaching and Learning Center, by Stacy Uchendu ’17 We had three amazing college students work with us to deliver the Girls in Science Camp at Green Street and serve as role models for the campers. This year, those young women were Stacy Uchendu ’17, Anna Redgrave…
Girls in Science Camp Reflection – “Why I Wanted to Be a Part of the Camp
The following post is shared from Green Street Teaching and Learning Center, by Anna Redgrave ’16. We had three amazing college students work with us to deliver the Girls in Science Camp at Green Street and serve as role models for the campers. This year, those young women were Stacy Uchendu ’17, Anna Redgrave ’16,…
Films on Foss
Join us on August 1, 2015 for the next in our Films on Foss series! First: Park in the lots on Wyllys Avenue or on Mt. Vernon Street. Then: Meet us on Foss Hill at 7pm for a picnic, where local food trucks will be available. Finally: At 8:30 pm, when the…
Greetings from Behind the Bookshelf!
My name is Jennifer Roach, and I just started my year as the Civic Engagement Fellow at Wesleyan. I am taking the place of the wonderful Rosy Capron ’14 in her office behind the bookshelf in Allbritton 318. This year I will be working with the Center for Community Partnerships, the Allbritton Center for the…
Volunteer at The Salvation Army Summer Camp (July-August in Middletown)
The Salvation Army in Middletown is running a 5 week summer camp in July and August. The camp is for 7 – 13 year olds and runs from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday. The camp will engage children in faith based activities, arts and crafts and field trips around the downtown. If interested in volunteering, please contact Lt.…
Brew With a View (6/20)
An invitation from our friends at the Community Health Center and the North End Action Team: Join us for another fun afternoon with spectacular views of the Middletown area and a delicious array of home brews!This time we’ll be outside and enjoying live music as well, and all to benefit the North End Action Team!!…