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2008-2009 Student Programs

Statewide Student Conference: Ideas Into Action
VCC's annual event for college students involved or interested in community service, activism, and social change. Many Vermont students are trying to create a better world, addressing issues such as climate change and poverty, through a variety of means: activism, community service, advocacy and more. Join in conversation with students, community organizers, and elected officials to build meaningful collaborations that will create the future we all seek.

MLK Day of Service Challenge (Request for Proposals Deadline Extended: Oct. 3)
The MLK Day Challenge 2009 occurring on January 19th, 2009 will mobilize 500 college students and youth to complete service projects throughout the state of Vermont while reflecting on Dr. King's life. Ten campuses will organize projects throughout the state that assist local agencies in expanding or improving their abilities to help the people they serve and that is only in Vermont. Thousands of college students and young people will participate in similar projects across America. The MLK Challenge breaks down barriers amongst participants and between the students and their local community using a unique program model that frames the day as a "challenge" utilizing the resources, creativity and planning ability of each team or group of young people.

SERVE & Americorps Vista Paperwork
All the forms, applications, and records of service are all available for download in one easy place.

Global Youth Service Day 2009 (GYSD) is Coming (April 24-26)
GYSD is a youth-organized weekend of community service events and the largest service event in the world. GYSD features multiple and varied youth-led service projects throughout Vermont and the world. Vermont youth of all ages will mobilize their peers, community and business leaders, and others in civic engagement projects throughout the state. Vermont Campus Compact will continue its lead role in organizing Vermont GYSD 2009. Check back to our website for updates frequently. For some examples of what GYSD 2008 was like, click here.

VCC Student Manual: A Guide for Students Creating Engaged Campuses
This VCC guide for Students Creating Engaged Campuses is full of answers to your questions about fundraising, running a student group, advocating for your cause, planning an event, and much. Each chapter offers practical information and resources as you create an engaged campus. There is a copy available at every VCC member campus, so please contact your community service coordinator to see the full version of the manual.

VSLN List Serve and www.actionforchange.org
The electronic connections for the VSLN! The listserv is a way to remain connected to a large group of fellow student volunteers and activists across the state. The national website keeps students up to date on student action across the country and is a clearinghouse for an abundance of resources.
Sign up for the VSLN Listserv by e-mailing John Coutley.
Go to the National Website for the Raise Your Voice Campaign.

Vermont Student Service Leadership Corps AmeriCorps Program
An AmeriCorps program that provides an Education Award for future education or to repay student loans for students involved in service with education, health, human needs, public safety, and the environment. This can include the work students are already doing through off-campus work study, internships, and service-learning projects.

Future Teachers Using Service-Learning AmeriCorps Program
A track of the Vermont Service Leadership Corps in which student teachers earn an AmeriCorps Education Award for studying and documenting the impact of K-12 service-learning and implementing a service-learning project during their student teaching.