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TO VOLUNTEER OR NOT?
Volunteering is a way for future health professionals to learn first hand about problems facing different populations in our community. During the 2010-2011 MUSC students participated in volunteer service throughout the Low Country in a variety of ways offering a surplus of 16,205.40 hours of support.
If volunteering in the Charleston community interests you or your group, but you cannot decide where to start, call us at 843-792-5138 or stop by the MUSC GIVES BACK office located at the Harper Center. You can even browse our website at www.musc.edu/muscgivesback for more suggestions where you can GIVEBACK! SCHEDULED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Now - July 9-19, 2012
Project OKURASE
Village Health Outreach, Ghana, West Africa
swensocc@musc.edu or spratte@musc.edu
Join MUSC Faculty, Dr. Cindy Swenson and Dr. Eve Spratt, and work closely with guiding Ghanaian physicians and nurses to learn and/ or practice skills relating to local health issues. To learn more about Project OKURASE and the outreach mission trip to Ghana, contact Drs. Swenson or Spratt.
Limited travel awards will be available for students through the Division of Education and Student Life. Students desiring to be considered for the travel awards need to submit a letter of intent describing why they want to attend and how they will use the experience as an MUSC student. They must also have a letter of support from a faculty representative in their college. For more information contact: Dr. Willette Burnham, Executive Director of Student Programs burnham@musc.edu. MUSC is a partner of Project OKURASE - Check out the Photo Exhibition, 2nd Floor, Colbert Library. Now - June 12, 2012
Girls Literacy Explosion!
jgdo2007@yahoo.com or 843-864-3399
Volunteers are needed to tutor 4th and 5th grade girls after school at Charleston County Libraries (Peninsula, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, West Ashley), Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Volunteers may tutor girls at any of our designated six (6) libraries one or more days per week. Volunteers are also needed for our other literacy events: Savannah, GA Reading Trip, Charleston Historic Treasure Hunts, Book Designing and Publishing, Public Speaking Workshops, Authors and Writers Sessions and more. Now - May, 2012
Active Day Adult Day Care
www.activeday.com or dsancho@activeday.com or 843-762-5291
Volunteers are needed in several different capacities. One, assisting with our recreational program i.e. crafts, playing games, gardening, cards, any activities that would engage our clients, both physically and mentally. Two, we also need volunteers to paint the inside of our Center. A few months ago, we had MUSC volunteers paint several walls on a Saturday. They did a TERRIFIC JOB! Hoping we can find additional volunteers to complete the work! Now - May, 2012 (every other Thursday)
Be a Lunch Buddy and make a difference in a child's life!
www.charleston-sc.gov/mocyf or 843-965-4190
The Lunch Buddy Program is a mentoring initiative that provides children with an on-going relationship with a caring adult. Adult volunteers commit to having lunch with a student at least twice a month or more. The Mayor's Office for Children, Youth and Families contributes to the lunch buddy programs at James Simons and Mitchell Elementary by placing City employees in each school as mentors. Currently we are in need of mentors at James Simons. Mentors are matched with students in grades 4-6 and meet at the school with their mentee twice a month from 12:15 - 1:15. If interested, please contact Hatti Pringle for the background check and registration forms at pringleh@charleston-sc.gov.
Now - May, 2012
Metanoia CDC - Making A Difference
www.pushingforward.org or cierra@pushingforward.org or 843-529-3014
To assist children enrolled in 1st-12th grade in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to work on study skills and daily homework. Assist youth in reading, writing, and literacy-based skills. Volunteer tutors will be given the opportunity to develop a meaningful relationship with a child by assisting that child in developing an essential skill in today’s society. April 28, 2012
Communities In Schools - Push Up & Up
www.cischarleston.org or jpaulsen@cischarleston.org or 843-740-6793
Join us to "push-up" at-risk youth in the Charleston area! Volunteers are needed to help with counting pushups. There will be 3 separate divisions competing and we need counters to assist with each division. The Push-Up & Up Challenge is a competition for teams of 6 people to do the most push-ups they can in 30 minutes. Proceeds raised from the April 28 event will benefit Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area, a national dropout prevention program. Check out www.pushupandup.org today to register, donate, sponsor, and learn our trining tips. May 19, 2012
Safe Kids Trident Area - 5th Annual Bike Rodeo & Safety Fair
MUSC Children's Hospitalrogem@musc.edu or 843-792-5327
Volunteers needed for event support that includes "Bicycle Safety Inspections & Tune Ups", "Make & Take Crafts" and more held at the North Charleston Fire Museum, 4975 Centre Point Drive, North Charleston ( 29419 ). Shifts available: (9-11), (11-1), (1-3), (3-breakdown). Event Hours Noon- 4 PM.
June 2, 2012
Wonder Works - WONDERFEST 2012
www.wonderworkscharleston.com or wonder.works@comcast.net or 843-364-8127
We desperately need volunteers to help with our 20 plus free activities and food for the community to celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer while raising monies for four local kid-developed non-profits: Hugs for Harper Endowment, Happy Wheels, Abby's Friends and Keys for Hope. We had 2000 attendees last year!
June - July, 2012
Mt. Pleasant Therapeutic Recreation
www.tompsc.com or sdavis@tompsc.com or 843-884-2528
Choose your FUNdamental good time serving people - with - disabilities: Monday, FUNday @ various locations, 6-7 PM; Thursday Kickball @ Jones Center, 6-7 PM, Friday Social - one Friday per month. June 18 - 22, 2012
Camp Breathe Easy, South Carolina
rdowns@lungsc.org or 843-556-8451
Camp Breathe Easy is an overnight camp for children ages 7 to 11 with moderate to severe asthma. Counselors are needed during the week of camp. Room and board is provided. We are also in need of donated activities during the week. This will be the camp's 37th year, and it would not be possible without the tremendous support of our many volunteers. July 28, 2012
American Lung Association - Fight for Air Climb
www.fightforairclimbcharleston.org or rdowns@lungsc.org or 843-556-8451
Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to climb, raise money and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Fight for Air Climb, you are making the commitment to fight lung disease so everyone can breathe easier-including you! The Climber and firefighter climb consist of 1,566 steps. All participants are professionally timed and ranked by timing chips. Participants can register at www.fightforairclimbcharleston.org and we need volunteer help the morning of the climb with the set up and volunteer registration. August 10 - 20 & December 7 -17 2012
Palmetto Medical Initiative - Palmetto Medical Initiative Medical Mission to Masindi, Uganda
www.palmettomedical.org or marianne@palmettomedical.org or 843-696-2223
Palmetto Medical Initiative, a local Charleston based nonprofit, offers MUSC students the chance to participate on a medical mission trip to Masindi, Uganda in March, May, August and December every year. The trip will provide students and professionals the opportunity to use their medical training to have a profound impact in the lives of hurting people. We feel confident that you will return from the trip transformed by what you have experienced and challenged to incorporate global healthcare into your educational and professional lives. Additionally, you will play a part in a long-term commitment to people of Uganda,which includes the construction and operation of permanent and sustainable hospital facility in Masindi to provide quality care and a focus on preventative health. If you are interested in joining us please fill out the application on the website and mail it to PMI, P.O. Box 542, Charleston, SC 29402 or scan and e-mail to the above address. Sept 8, Nov 3, 2012
Adopt -A- Highway, Charleston County
acrouch@clemson.edu or 843- 772-5940 xt. 112
We need groups of volunteers to adopt a two-mile section of road to clean. We schedule four cleanups a year and ask groups to complete a report card after the cleanup and return the card to us. The report card lets us know how many volunteers participated in the cleanup, how many bags of trash were collected and how long the group worked. Adopting groups must sign an agreement form to participate and we ask groups to commit for a two-year period. After we get the signed agreement form and the group participates in a cleanup, SCDOT will put up a sign at the adopted section with the group’s name on it. SCDOT provides trash bags, safety vests, and gloves for groups.
GENERAL COMMUNITY American Red Cross - New Volunteer Orientation
willisli@usa.redcross.org or (843) 764-2318
The Red Cross always needs volunteers! We need volunteers in disaster, Service to the Armed Forces, Health and Safety, Fundraising, and Public Affairs. If you can give an hour, a day, a week or more please call the Red Cross. At the moment we desperately need front desk volunteers (which is a great way to
get to know all about the Red Cross!) To register for training, go to www.redcross.org. Keep Charleston Beautiful - Clean City Clara Education Program
scalesj@charleston-sc.gov or www.keepcharlestonbeautiful.org or 843-579-7501
Help bring our litter prevention mascot to life for young children. Clean City Clara our brown pelican mascot, reaches out to around 3,000 students a year. Volunteers visit local elementary schools dressed as Clara and assist our Education Coordinator with helping young students better understand litter and recycling. The education program runs for 45 minutes and the total time required to volunteer is around 1.5 hours. This is a fun and interactive program and our volunteers walk away with a story to tell and a smile on their face. You can volunteer as many times as you like depending on your schedule. Come share a morning with local students teaching litter prevention and acting like a big silly bird! Lowcountry Senior Center - Front Desk Volunteer
www.lowcountryseniorcenter.org or lisa.blasco@rsfh.com or 843-762-9555
This volunteer position staffs the Lowcountry Senior Center's front desk and answers the telephone during a 2 to 4 hour shift. The front desk is the first contact members and visitors have with the center. This position handles various tasks, such as registering members for programs, giving tours of the facility and oversees member and guest sign in. Volunteer position is once a month on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of each month. The front desk is a busy, social, and fun volunteer opportunity!
Lowcountry Senior Center - Fitness Room Orientation Volunteer
www.lowcountryseniorcenter.org or lisa.blasco@rsfh.com or 843-762-9555
This volunteer position conducts the senior center's fitness orientation. Fitness orientation is a requirement for senior center members who want to use the fitness room. This position goes over the fitness room rules and regulations and also provides an overview of the equipment and how to properly use it. You must be 18 or older to occupy this volunteer position. Trident United Way's 2-1-1 Hotline
www.tuw.org or 211@tuw.org or 843-566-7186
Looking for volunteer phone counselors to answer our 24 hour general counseling, information and referral and crisis intervention line. No preveious experience needed. We will give you all the tools andtraining yo need to connect and communicate with people in distress. Great opportunity to learn and practice suicide risk assesment skills; talk with people of all different backgrounds and temperaments. Administrative support in areas of volunteer managements, training, database maintenance and general office assitance also avaialble. MUSC Rose Recycle Room
recycle@musc.edu or 843-792-9745
Student volunteers are needed to assist the Sustainability and Recycling Program in the Reusable Office Supply Exchange (ROSE) room. We have received several donations recently and the items that have arrived need to be sorted into the different categories and put up on the shelf. The shelf is located on the ground floor hallway of PGI: 97 Jonathan Lucas Street outside room 101, the Recycling office. We will work with volunteers and guide them through the task. Contact Caroline B. Davila for more information. CHILDREN'S HEALTH Heart Health Fitness
www.musckids.com/heart/health or catjan@musc.edu or 843-792-4717
Heart Health is the pediatric weight management program at MUSC. Fitness Sessions are offered as a part of the program for no extra charge. As a Heart Health volunteer, you will safely workout with overweight participants and help children adopt exercise as part of their life. Please call or e-mail Janet Carter at the above e-mail address & phone number for more information. Mentoring Foster for At-Risk Children
www.beamentornor.org or info@beamentornow.org or 843-554-5987
Be a Mentor works with all of Charleston's leading youth mentoring organizations to provide mentors for foster and at-risk youth. Mentors are caring adult friends who provide additional support to these children. Mentoring takes place at various time during the day/week and all opportunities can be found online at the above address. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Mt. Pleasant Therapeutic Recreation
sdavis@tompsc.com
Have fun while helping others have fun!
Monday Bowling@ River Bowl ( formerly Twin Rivers ) 4:30-5:30 PM
Tuesday Golf @ Patriots Point Links 4:30 - 6 PM
Friday Swim @ Jones Center 5:30- 6:30 PM
Friday Social - one Friday per month Lowcounty Equine - Assisted Psychotherapy, Inc.
www.leapinsc.org or leapinsc@comcast.net or 843-723-0659.
LEAP Volunteer Horse Care Provider needed to help care for the LEAP horses at their Wadmalaw Island facility. Some horse care experience is required. Basic care is to include feeding, grooming, and cleaning stalls HOSPICE HEALTH
Lutheran Hospice
lutheranhospice.org or kbarham@lutheranhospice.org or 843-856-4735
Volunteers needed to work in the hospice office to assist the Volunteer Manager with copying, filing, data entry, and also to help answer the hospices main phone. Good computer andpeople skills a must. Volunteers are required to have a two-step PPD, 4-6 h ours of hospice training and six hours of in-service credits per year. Hospice and administrative training offered the second and third Tuesdays and Thursdays of every month. Heartland Hospice
hcr-manorcare.com.com or 4662officestaff20@hcr-manorcare.com or 843-766-7646
Every day heroes are needed to volunteer for Heartland Hospice! Duties will include friendly patient visits, errand running, patient phone calls, childcare, patient outings, respite and clerical services. Make a difference in the lives of others and encounter new challenges, new experiences, friendships and professional growth opportunities. Specialized training will be available.
A Caring Heart Hospice - Providing Respite for Caregivers
kathy.coffey@caringheart.org or www.acaringheart.org or 843-637-1558
Volunteers needed to provide support and assistance to patients and families facing end of life issues. Volunteers may provide respite time for caregivers and assist patients during group activities. This is a flexible volunteer service commitment.
Carolina Hospice Care - Hospice Volunteers Care
justine@carolinahospicecare.com or www.carolinahospicecare.com or 846-849-5910
We are in need of volunteers to relieve caregivers for an hour or two, keep terminally ill patients company by playing cards, reading aloud, complete crafts, share musical talents, running errands for housebound patients and food preparation. Serenity Palliative and Hospice Care
cpwitter@aol.com or 843-556-3119
Volunteers are needed for a variety of opportunities to help fulfill patient and family needs ranging from providing patient companionship to doing light housework or yard work. Please contact Carol Witter for more information. Odyssey Hospice
dtoth@odsyhealth.com or odsyhealth.com or 843-554-4048
Evening and overnight volunteers are needed to provide bedside presence for imminently dying persons. The Volunteer Team may work in shifts in order to encourage families to go home and rest, while volunteers provide watch over their loved one to ensure they are not alone.
Hospice of Charleston
hospiceofcharleston.com orshannon.polny@gentiva.com or 843-529-3100
We are looking for compassionate individuals in the community that are interested in assisting our hospice patients and families in their home 2 hours weekly. Volunteers may provide a break in care for the caregiver, provide meaningful visitation and companionship to the patient light household or errand assistance. Please contact Shannon Polny for more information and to set up a time to review opportunities within Hospice for Charleston. LOW INCOME and INDIGENT Charleston Habitat for Humanity - Renovation
www.charlestonhabitat.org or dan@charlestonhabitat.org or 843-532-5579
This is a historic renovation project at 159 Romney Street downtown. All interested volunteers should sign up on the website above. You may also contact Dan at the above number. Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
volunteer@seaislandhabitat.org or seaislandhabitat.org or 843-868-0998 xt.109
We need volunteers to commit to one or more days each week to volunteer regularly on the construction site or at the ReStore. In addition, we need groups of up to 20 to volunteer as needed at the construction site. Thank you for wanting to help serve families in need of affordable housing. Association for the Blind, ReFocus Mobile Eye Clinics
www.aftbsc.org or gbouchie@aftbsc.org or 843-723-6915
Volunteers are needed to assist with both ReFocus adult and children's vision clinics. Some clinics may involve close client contact and performing screening tests. All volunteers will be trained if asked to administer screenings. REACH SEA-CEED
www.reach.musc.edu or reachseaceed@musc.edu or 843-792-5874
REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approach to Community Health) is a program designed to decrease the complications of diabetes among African Americans. Volunteers are needed to complete specific projects including: poster presentations, compiling diabetes statistics, updating literature, writing journal articles, newspaper articles and administrative / office assistance. We are also looking to update our media awareness campaigns and seeing assistance with ideas and development.REACH is often sought to participate in a number of community events, conferences, activities and training throughout the year and we are seeking volunteers to assist with event planning and to provide coverage.
Uplift and Outreach - Charleston County Human Services Commission
choward@cchscom.com or 843-714-6760 x235
Passionate volunteers are needed year-round to assist with the agency's various programs and projects. Help is needed with answering the phones; screening clients for program eligibility; requesting and receiving client information; clerical work; conducting surveys; serving as camp counselors; facilitating workshops; staffing poverty simulations; making deliveries; writing grants; and assisting with marketing and fundraising efforts. ISSUE: May 2012
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