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Volunteer Center


Volunteer Center Projects

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Please stop by the Student Life Office for more information Room 140 Truax, and Room D237 Downtown or contact us. See information below.

Alternative Breaks
Each year the Volunteer Center offers several opportunities for students to travel to new places and learn about community needs and environmental, social and economic issues.

Santa's Wish List
We know that some MATC students are parents too, and can be stretched for funds during the holidays. The Santa's Wish List program gathers support to provide gifts to families in need. There are many ways you can help, Just ask!

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 Programing 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.

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Calendar of Events

July

July 24: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteer Center Retreat

September

Sept. 23: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer Fair (Truax campus hallways)

October

Oct. 17: Volunteer Center Make a Difference Day Sign-up deadline (Student Life Offices, Truax Room 140, Downtown room D237)

Oct. 25: Make a Difference Day, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (location TBA, Check with Student Life Offices, Truax room 140, Downtown room D237)

Oct. 31: Atwood Thanksgiving Food Drive begins.

Oct. 31: Sign up for Santa's Wish List Gift Program begins (Student Life Offices, Truax room 140, downtown room D237)

November

Nov. 7: Volunteer in Costume! 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., 1940's Radio Days at Colonial Club Senior Center (For more information check with the Student Life Offices)

Nov. 21: Atwood Thanksgiving Food Drive ends.

Nov. 23: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteer Center Atwood Community Center Volunteer project.

Nov. 24: Santa's WishList Gift Giving Program, Giving Tree Donations accepted (Student Life offices, Truax room 140, Downtown room D237)

Nov. 26: Santa's Wish List Giving Program sign-ups due (Student Life Offices, Truax and Downtown).

Nov. 26: Alternative Winter Break applications due (Student Life Offices, Truax and Downtown)

December

Dec. 6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alternative Winter Break Orientation (Room 142A/B)

Dec. 10: Dontations For Santa's Wish List Due (Student Life Offices, Truax room 140, Downtown room D237)

Dec. 16: Santa's WishList Gft Pick-up (Room TBA)

Dec. 17: Santa's WishList Gft Pick-up (Room TBA)

Dec. 18: Last day for Santa's Wish List Gift Pick-up (Room TBA)

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: October 2, 2008

 

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