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Current Programs Alternative Spring Breaks We are excited to share with you that the MATC Volunteer Center student coordinators have organized five alternative spring break trips, which will take place over MATC’s spring break (March 14th - March 21st). Alternative breaks are wonderful opportunities for students to volunteer their time, contribute and learn about real community need and issues all over the country. Spring Break Application Washington D.C Fact Sheet \| New Orleans, L.A Fact Sheet New York, N.Y Fact Sheet \| Perryville, A.K Fact Sheet Beards Fork, W.V Fact Sheet Complete and turn in your application by February 11th to the Student Life Office for the chance to participate. Once we have received all applications they will be reviewed and informal interviews will be scheduled with selected applicants. We welcome students of all ages and backgrounds to apply! Community Projects The goal of the Volunteer Center is to encourage MATC students to engage in their communities. The Community Projects program coordinates opportunities for students to do just that. Watch for opportunities to get involved today! Volunteer Center Programming Board The MATC Volunteer Center Programming Board (VCPB) is made of passionate student coordinators who are driven to lead initiatives to develop, implement, and promote community services opportunities, as well as, share resources that assist MATC and its surrounding communities. The VCPB team is affiliated with Americorps. Americorps is a network of national service programs that engage americans in intensive service to meet the nation's critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.	*Calendar of Events* January Jan. 3: Alternative Winter Breaks begin and run through jan. 10 Jan. 15: Volunteer Center Winter Warmth Drive begins Jan. 30: Volunteer Center Winter Warmth Drive ends. February Feb. 11: Alternative Spring Break Applications Due (Student Life Offices, Truax room 140, Downtown Room D237) Feb. 18: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Empty Bowls Project (Carroll Street Cafe, Downtown) Feb. 19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Empty Bowls Project (Howling Wolf Cafe Truax) Feb. 28: 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Alternative Spring Breaks Orientation (Truax room 142A/B) March March. 14: Alternative Spring Breaks begin and run through March 21. April April. 17: MATC Earth Service Day Sign-up Deadline (Student Life Offices, Truax room 140, Downtown room D237) April. 18: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MATC Earth Service Day Sponsored by the Volunteer Center (Location TBA) May May. 2: Alternative Breaks Reunion (Location TBA, check the Student Life Offices, Truax Room 140, Downtown Room D237)
Contact Us Volunteer Center Programming Board 608.243.4593 Volunteercenter@matcmadison.edu Volunteer Center Advisor Shaylea Stensven 608.243.4228 Stensven@matcmadison.edu Last Modified: January 26, 2009


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