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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.
