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October 4, 2011 Here is your weekly update on service opportunities and other news in NWA
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Washington County Flu Shot Clinic

We will be giving shots in the schools. We also will be using netbooks to enter all of the flu shots. We start Fayetteville schools on October 17th 21st . The greatest need of volunteers will be Fayetteville High School on October 17, starting around 12:30PM - 3:00PM. Leverett Elementary is on October 20th at 10:30AM - 12:30PM and Ramay is October 21st at 10:00AM 12:30PM. We are having our Mass Flu Clinic on October 28th at the Jones Center from 8:00AM - 7:00PM. There will be volunteer training on October 14th.

Alternative Spring Break 2012: Student coordinator position

Alternative Spring Break is a servicelearning experience that allows students the opportunity learn from the people and organizations they encounter, and gain a better understanding of the world, and become responsible citizens. This year the ASB Program Dream B.I.G. (Believing in Girls) will consist of female student mentors facilitating a three day girl empowerment camp for high school girls from the Arkansas Delta. The Center for Community Engagement is currently looking for three student coordinators to help plan and implement Dream B.I.G. Student Coordinators will be expected to assist with recruitment and awareness efforts, mentor selection and training, camp curriculum development and program evaluation. In addition to these responsibilities Dream B.I.G. Coordinators must agree to be present throughout the duration of ASB March 17-22, 2012. Interested applicants must complete the Student Coordinator application and return it to the Center for Community Engagement, located in the Arkansas Union A643. Applications can be picked up from the Center for Community Engagement or can be found online. All applications are due by Friday, October 7th at 4:00 PM.

All applications are due by Friday, October 7th at 4:00 PM.

Ranger's Pantry: Pet Food Drive

Ranger's Pantry Pet Food Bank is the state's first Pet Food Bank, serving hundreds of local families. In the first year of the pantry, we distributed over 12,000 pounds of pet food. The Pantry allows pets to remain with their families instead of being surrendered to area shelters. Ranger's Pantry is a community driven pet food bank administered by the City of Fayetteville Community Services Division. Ranger's Pantry will be holding a pet food drive during Trick or Treat on the Fayetteville Square, October 31st. Please contact Chad Ball at 479.444.3430. or cball@ci.fayetteville.ar.us

Peace Corps Informational Sessions

If you would like to learn more about the Peace Corps and how to join, please visit one of these informational sessions on campus: Tuesday, October 4th Information Table Student Union Food Court, 11-2pm Wednesday, October 5th Information Table Student Union Food Court, 11-2pm Thursday, October 6th All Majors Career Fair 113pm Information Session AU 512, 45pm

NWA E-Waste Roundup

Arvest Ballpark will be the drop-off site on Oct. 11-12 for local businesses, schools, and the general public to bring old electronics to recycle. All electronics will be recycled by eSCO Processing and Recycling. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for 2 hour shifts to help receive and sort electronics as they are dropped off. Food, beverages, and T-shirts will be provided to all volunteers. Last year was the first year this event was held at Arvest Ballpark, and with the help of community volunteers, over 20 semi-truck loads of electronics were collected in two and a half days. Volunteers are needed October 11 & 12 from 8:00AM 7:00PM.

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