ACTmail September 9th

DSCF1108 600x800.JPG

Current ACTmail

ACTmail is an e-newsletter distributed to ASU students informing then of current volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, as well as ACT-related programs and events. The e-mail is sent out two times per month to approximately 4800 students.

Students: Below you will find the most current volunteer opportunities. To view previous ACT mails, please see our Archived ACTmail.

Community Partners: If you would like for a specific current volunteer opportunity for your organization to be included in the next ACTmail, please fill out the ACTmail Request Form.

ACTmail, September 9th Issue:

  • 3rd Annual 1,000 Pint Homecoming Blood Drive
    1000 Pints: ASU's Solid Gold Record
    Tuesday September 29th, 8am-7pm
    at the Holmes Convocation Center
  • Join NC-ACTS!/AmeriCorps: We are now recruiting for 2009-2010 NC-ACTS members. Volunteer 300 hours in the community and earn $1,000 towards your education. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity. NC-ACTS! 09-10 Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the ACT Outreach Office. Interested students can also contact Katie Jackson at jacksonkm2@appstate.edu. Additional information regarding the program can be found here. org.elon.edu/nccc/NC-ACTS/index.html
  • We will be kicking off a campus wide fundraising effort to raise money for Pennies for Peace, an organization that is linked to the Central Asia Institute that’s mission focuses on community-based education, especially for girls. Our hope is to build a school completely funded by Appalachian students, which equates to $12,000. So bring your lose change or donations
  • Volunteer opportunities great for ASU students in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health and Wellness!! Hardin Park School is hosting fitness tests for all children enrolled in grades 2-8 and could use some volunteers! Volunteers needed 9/9-9/11 and are encouraged to stay for at least 30 minutes or longer. Please bring a copy of current license to Hardin Park on day of service. Please contact Hardin Park (828-264-8481) and ask to speak to one of the coaches (Mac, Eggers, Denton) for more information.
  • 9/12: High Country Conservancy needs 3 or 4 volunteers to table at the Elk Knob Headwaters Community Day Tabling. Contact Zachary Lesch-Huie at 264-2511
  • 9/19: The Ashe County Humane Society is having their first annual Bark in the Park Festival Fundraiser. Volunteers are needed from 11:30-4:30 to set-up and clean-up, as well as to act as “bouncers”, dog-walkers, and to help serve food. They are looking for 20-30 volunteers and will be able to help with transportation. Contact Amy Mogler-Wyatt at amymoglerwyatt@nextsafety.com
  • The Children's Playhouse needs volunteers who like to play with kids for upcoming Parents’ Night Out fundraisers. Parents' Nights Out are scheduled on Friday evenings from 5:15-8:45 on September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 4. They need about 6-10 volunteers for each PNO. The Playhouse will provide a supervisor and guidelines for volunteers. Contact Kathy Parham at kathy@goplayhouse.org or 263-0011
  • High Country Health Care System- Hospice is in need of someone to make a video of their training sessions in October. Volunteers would be responsible for making and editing each session. This is a great way to showcase your talent and explore your interests while helping out the community. For more information contact Janet Trivett at jtrivett@hchealth.net
  • The Outer Sanctum Salon in Boone has agreed to donate a portion of their sales during the entire month of September. Present this voucher and 10% of your service cost will go to benefit the Western Youth Network. For more information on services available visit, http://www.outersanctumsalon.com or call the Salon directly for an appointment. 828.264.8181
  • ASU IN WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM at the STUDENT UNION CONTACT TABLES: Your Internship Resource Counselor will be at a Contact Table in the Student Union this Wednesday September 9, from 1-4; Thursday September 10 from 1-4; and Monday September 14 from 1-4 to discuss the ASU in Washington DC Internship Program. As you know, this is a very prestigious internship that provides you an opportunity to participate in an internship and study in Washington, D.C. for one Fall or Spring semester while maintaining full-time enrollment status at ASU. You can earn 6 credit hours for your internship experience and 3 credit hours taking the honors seminar, HON 3510, and engage in a 3 credit hour independent study. All majors, minors, and concentrations are encouraged to apply! Drop by the contact table and have a chat with Sharon Jensen about this fantastic internship opportunity. To read about our program
  • “LIVE Positive, HIV Negative”: A Day to Focus on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Positive Living Thursday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in W.H. Plemmons Student Union. Free. Hosted by ALFA and Appalachian State University. There will be free, confidential RAPID HIV TESTING all day, as well as 20-40 minute workshops, including: Let’s Talk About Sex, Come as You Are, World AIDS, Freedom Rainbow, HIV/AIDS 101, and more! In the evening, from 7pm to 8pm at Boone Saloon, ”Miss Information: Safer Sex Tips From a Diva”. **$5 donation suggested at the door to go to stopping AIDS in our community**

 

Back to top