To The Streets: A Freshman Volunteer Experience

Saturday, August 30, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Join The VAC as we tackle TWO major projects. Students will have a choice of volunteering at Habitat for Humanity or at The New Life Family Center.

·South Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
 North Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Library

Volunteer Fair

Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 10 & 11, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

GC Forum

Join 60 South Florida agencies as they come to FIU. Learn what they do, find out how to get involved. A great resource for undecided and decided majors. Gain practical work experience! Test Drive your career!

Leadership Retreat

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 13 & 14

Learn the nuts and bolts of community based organizing from some of the experts in the field. FIU alumni and community leaders come together for two days of workshops and FUN!

* by application only *

pick one up at The VAC office, GC 331 or WUC 257

Canoeing With Kids*

Saturday, September 21, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Help navigate a canoe down the south Florida waterways as we learn about our environment and bond with disadvantaged youth.

*$12.00 for canoe rental

      ·South Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Library

Feed the Homeless

Monday, September 29, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Help feed the homeless population of downtown Miami and get a sense of what life on the streets is truly like! This project will open your eyes!

    ·South Campus - meet at 5:00 p.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Library

Habitat for Humanity

Saturday, October 11, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Assist us in building homes for low-income families. A true volunteer effort as we work side-by-side with the families to help them move off the streets and into a home. No experience in home building necessary. ALL skill levels are welcome!

 ·South Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Library·

Cape Florida Restoration Project

Friday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Key Biscayne needs our help! Ravaged by exotic species and then Hurricane Andrew, this project puts us in touch with the necessity for environmental stewardship and responsibility. Help make it a success!

·South Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Library·

A Child's Haunted House

Friday, October 31, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

We will help set-up and run the first ever haunted house at the American Cancer Society's Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge. These are kids with cancer and we will work to make this a special night for all kids!

·South Campus - meet at 2:00 p.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Library

Adopt-A-Grandparent

Saturday, November 7, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Meet some of the most interesting people around as we spend the day with our adopted grandparents at the Fairhavens Nursing Home. Storytelling and games will abound!

·South Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Library

Global Dinner

Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

GC Ballroom

Learn about the problems of Global Hunger by examining local hunger issues. Cost is $5.00 with all proceeds going to local non-profit agencies

Food for Life Network Food Drive

Saturday, November 15, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Work to collect food for patients with HIV/Aids. Students will learn a lot about this issue!

·South Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in the PC Parking Lot Bus Loop
· North Campus - meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Library



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