ACTmail - August-September 2009

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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 available, which were posted on September 2. 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, August-September Issue:

Join NC-ACTS! We are now recruiting for 2009-2010 NC-ACTS members. Volunteer 300 hours in the community and earn $1000 towards your education. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.  You can print out a NC-ACTS! 09-10 Application and bring it into the ACT office located in Student Programs.

Contact Katie Jackson jacksonkm2@appstate.edu

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • 9/4:  Bluegrass and BBQ!

Jones House and Watauga County Arts Council located off King Street is hosting the Bluegrass & BBQ Bonanza and could use some volunteers.  Tasks could include ushering and food service.  Contact Cherry Johnson 262-4576.

  • 9/9:  High Country Conservancy

The High Country Conservancy is hosting a Wine Tasting and Auction at the Broyhill Center.  The event will be from 4-7:30 and volunteers will be needed to help with preparations and general staffing of the event.  Contact Zachary@highcountryconservancy.org

  • 9/11:  Blue Ridge Relay

The Blue Ridge Relay is running from Asheville to Ashe County!  Watauga Habitat needs volunteers to staff the rest station near Grandfather Mountain.  Contact Tony Caito 268-9545.

  • 9/12:  The "Big Sweep" River Clean-up!

The NC Cooperative Office would like to invite anyone interested.  Please help keep the high country rivers and streams looking beautiful.  Contact Margie Mansure 264-3061.

  • The Community Care Clinic

The Community Care Clinic needs assistance with updating their brochure, as well as developing a press kit/marketing package for a free medical clinic for the uninsured persons in the community.  Days and times are flexible.  If interested, contact Rebecca Moore at 828-265-8591 or rmoore.ccced@gmail.com

  • Volunteer Youth Soccer and Cheerleading Coaches

Watauga County Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteer youth soccer coaches and cheerleading coaches!

Soccer:

The program offers various leagues for youth ages 5 - 15 and runs from mid-August through early November. Games are played Monday - Friday at 5:30 pm or after and on Saturday mornings between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Teams typically meet 3 times per week.

Coaches must work well with kids and have knowledge of soccer. All volunteer coaches must undergo background checks and screening.

Interested? Contact Holly Gates or Rebecca Woolard at Watauga County Parks and Recreation office at 264-9511 or via email at holly.gates@ncmail.net  or rebecca.woolard@ncmail.net 

 

Cheerleading:

Parkway and Green Valley/Mabel cheerleading teams are short a coach for their cheer squads. Typically, the teams meet twice a week to practice (up to the coaches as to meeting times). Games begin at the end of August and run through October. A coaches' meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20th at the Optimist Clubhouse at 6:15 p.m. to cover essential guidelines for the season. Interested? Contact Keron J. Poteat, Recreation Specialist keron.poteat@ncmail.net 828.264.9511

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