Pathways Exploration Internship Program - Summer Opportunity

The Pathways Exploration Internship (PEI) is a 12-week career training program during the summer that provides paid exploratory opportunities and exposure for historically excluded groups within the museum field. We define historically excluded groups as people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQIA+, those who have been involved in the criminal justice system for nonviolent offenses and fostered youth. The intention of this program is not to provide a career pathway specifically within the Denver Art Museum, rather it is to support and understand the different career pathways within a museum while developing skills necessary to pursue a career in the arts and cultural field.

What are the goals and desired outcomes of the PEI Program?

The goals of the program are to:

Expose people from historically excluded groups to the museum/arts and culture industry.
Provide knowledge of museum career opportunities.
Provide professional development and training to interns.

The desired outcomes of this program are:

Equip early career professionals with portable skills and abilities to work in the museum/arts and culture field.
Build a pipeline of museum trained professionals.
Develop long term communication methods to track interns in future career placements.

Compensation and Benefits Available for the PEI Program:

This internship requires a 40 hour per week commitment, May 18—August 5.

Wage: $16.50 per hour. Selected interns will also receive:

Free museum membership during the length of the internship
20% discount at the Museum Shop
Discount at MAD Greens, BurgerFi, Leven Deli, and other nearby restaurants
Invitations to select museum openings and events

Contact: Alisha Andrews (aandrews@denverartmuseum.org)

Interested Applicants can apply at: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=6F0CCA38B9135DC3CC20883865902788&jpt=

Summer Position with Husky Programs

Summer Position Description can be found here.

Bike and Build - Pedaling for Affordable Housing

Since 2003, Bike & Build has run cross-country and regional bike trips where participants learn about housing justice and volunteer for affordable housing organizations, all the while exploring the U.S. by bike. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience to grow personally, professionally, and academically. 

We are currently enrolling for Summer 2022 bike trips and thought your students might be interested in learning more! Here’s a snapshot of the Bike & Build experience:

• Build leadership and advocacy skills through 15-20 volunteer days 
• Become a champion for affordable housing through a 6-week pre-ride curriculum 
• Expand your network by joining the 3,800+ mission-driven alumni base
• Bike across the country or regionally and explore the natural wonders of the U.S. (no bike experience necessary - seriously!)

This month, our application fee is waived, and we are running a funding raffle - applicants who apply in January will be entered for a chance to win a $1,500 fundraising credit! Also, our info session on Tuesday, 1/25, will be a great opportunity for your students to learn more about the B&B experience.

Contact: Lauren Hamilton at lauren@bikeandbuild.org.

For more information check out: 2022 Programming (flyer)

EASTCONN - Summer Work Opportunity

The Connecticut Youth Employment and Training Program offers more than a summer job. It’s an annual employment opportunity, where youth are trained in the skills that employers are seeking, including skills for health careers, worker safety, clerical, landscaping, human services, food preparation, and more. Offered through the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, in partnership with EASTCONN, Norwich Human Services and New London Youth Affairs, the Connecticut Youth Employment program is for eligible youth, ages 14 to 24, who reside in eastern Connecticut. Participants are paid minimum wage to work approximately 80-100 hours during July and August, and some internships continue longer. Internships may be in person or remote, and include trainings in pre-employability skills, such as resume writing, goal setting, career interests and lifestyle budgeting, as well as getting connected with their local community.  The purpose of the program is to help youth obtain the skills needed for their career pathway.

Contact: Hector J. Sanchez, hsanchez@cityofnorwich.org

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Volunteer Opportunity

Welcome to VITA 2022! Volunteer registration is now available. The Village for Families and Children, in partnership with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, and volunteers connect working families with opportunities through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance campaign. Together, we help lower-to-moderate wage-earning individuals and families, with annual incomes up to $56,000, get ahead financially, pay down debt and work toward saving for the future.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
• Commit to just one, four-hour-long shift per week from Mid-January through mid-April 2022 (in-person sites located throughout Greater Hartford, Windham, or virtual opportunities)
• Have a willingness to help people in the community
• No prior experience required
• Spanish-speaking/bi-lingual volunteers needed

WHAT WILL I DO AT MY TAX SITE AS A VOLUNTEER?
• Prepare and electronically file income tax returns
• Greet filers or manage appointment schedules
• Help filers learn about ways to save and stretch their refunds
• Act as a translator for volunteers and filers
• Work with one household per hour on average

For more information visit the website here and click "NEW volunteers".

Serve with GU through AmeriCorps VISTA

True Eye Experts - Now Accepting Applications

Here at True Eye Experts, we are constantly looking for ways to give back. That’s why we created our first-ever college scholarship to support the future generation of leaders and visionaries.

Eligibility

• Students are encouraged to apply, regardless of major, academic standing (GPA) or socioeconomic status.
• Open to any college or university in the United States.
• There is no gender or demographic requirement for this scholarship.
• Eligible applicants must be U.S. residents currently registered at a U.S.-based college or university for the Fall of 2022.

Volunteer Recruitment for the Vintage Car Motor Festival

We are looking for volunteers who would like to help us with our September 25th Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series event. Volunteers will receive free admission to the event and a Klingberg Vintage Motorcar t-shirt. Remember that ALL of the proceeds of this event will go to help children and families who have experienced trauma.
Here are the tasks that we need to fill. We have filled in the hours we will need each task done, and you can sign up for several tasks if you would like. We also welcome you to bring a friend, and you may request the opportunity to work together. Volunteers must be aged 16 or older.

• Set up for the Event – Most of the setup will happen the morning of the event and will include setting up tents, hanging and placing signs and banners, moving portable tables and chairs, helping set up activities and games, hanging flags. Hours: 6:00am – 8:30am
• Spectator Parking – These volunteers will direct people to park their cars. Spectator parking will be located on campus, and so it will be important for people to be parking in the correct areas and be greeted with a smile. Hours: 8 am – 10:00 am
• Front Gate Greeter – This role will greet cars and spectators at the front and direct them to the proper location. Hours: 7 am – 10:30 am
• Activities – We will have several activities for children and adults that will need helpers. We will be serving coffee. We are also looking for people who like to encourage children and adults to play. Hours: 8 am – 11 am
• Event clean-up – We need folks to help put back the tents, signs, tables, chairs, banners, flags, and games. Many hands make light work, especially at the end of a successful event. Hours: 10:30 am-noon

Close date: 09/24/2021

Please contact Paola Marcelin at paola.marcelin@uconn.edu if you are interested in learning more. You can view the flyer here.

Form Intergenerational Connections Through the Tea @ 3 Program! -- VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY

As a participant in the Tea @ 3 program, you will be matched with a partner from a different generation for a weekly phone call. You will be shipped a month's supply of tea, a mug cozy, and conversation starters for you and your partner. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to participate in 3 virtual community-wide events.
The Tea @ 3 program aims to improve connections and understanding between generations, reduce loneliness, and reduce ageism. Through your conversations with a partner from a different generation, you will join a community dedicated to forming intergenerational connections!

Close date: 09/09/2021

Please contact Richa Balamurugan at Richa.Balamurugan@uconn.edu if you are interested in learning more. You can view the flyer here.

2021 Avenue of Dreams Prom Giveaway for foster and adopted teens

The Avenue of Dreams is a prom giveaway event for foster and adopted teens. It is an opportunity for them to receive free prom and formal attire, attend workshops, have their hair and makeup done (young ladies) and barbers for the boys. We have a DJ and fashion show. And at the end of the day, each teen gets to walk away with a gift bag full of body products. And we also have a raffle. It truly is an amazing day. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist. We are still in need of fairy glam mothers, shining knights, dressing room attendants and shoe attendants. While we know COVID has put a damper in things, we are proceeding cautiously and we are cautiously optimistic that we will still be able to hold the event in on 3/5/2021 at 08:00 am. We will be preparing to ensure everyone's safety should the event still go forward.

Close date: 03/05/2021

Please contact Catherine at catherine.rose34@gmail.com for any additional questions!

FALL 2020 FOOD DRIVE! 

Although things look a bit different this year, we are continuing to do our best to support and provide for our community through our annual Fall Food Drive. Boxes can be found at the Student Union (cafe), Weston A Bousfield Psychology Building, The Family Studies Building, and Wilbur Cross.

Boxes will be picked up between the first and second week of November to distribute the collected goods to our community partners before break. Please contact Fiona Pare at Uconn.co.initiatives@uconn.edu with any additional questions regarding this event.

Volunteer Tutors Needed!

My name is Alyssa Wright and I am the 2020/21 tutoring coordinator at Achievement First Amistad High School in New Haven. We are currently looking for some awesome volunteer tutors to assist some of our scholars for this school year (grades 9-12). We are looking to have tutors start sometime around mid-October.

To ensure the health and safety of everyone, all tutoring will take place via zoom for the time being. Hours will vary depending on student needs/circumstances. Please reach out regardless of availability, as this is something we can discuss further.

If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa at alyssawright@achievementfirst.org

Close date: 12/21/20

Chrysalis Center - Craft Kits for Kids - VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY

Chrysalis Center offers supportive housing sites throughout the state, which provide case management services and stable housing to families residing within the units. With the COVID-19 restrictions, children living in the apartments need activities that will allow them to have fun while being safe. We are looking for individual students or a group to put together craft kits for the children in this program. This virtual opportunity allows students to be creative in developing the kits, which should include everything necessary to complete a craft. Students may use holidays, seasons, etc. as a basis for the crafts.

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Nancy Sherman at nsherman@chrysaliscenterct.org.

Close date: 12/31/20