University of Michigan - Flint

Commitment to Service (CTS) - In order to receive this distinguished honor, a student must:

*Complete and document at least 300 hours of service.  Service activities should meet a recognized community need through a non-profit agency, group or school. 

Activities may include:
Direct Service, such as tutoring, caring for the poor, building homes
Indirect Service, such as fundraisers or public relations for a non-profit organization
Advocacy, such as lobbying or political development
Community Organization, such as voter registration drives or community gardens

*Submit a two-page final reflection essay prior to graduation.  Guidelines for the essay will be provided by the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE).

Service projects may be completed as part of a course, a university sponsored community service program, a student organization / club, or through a student's own initiative.  All allowable hours must be documented on the Community Service Learning Transcript Forms provided by CCE.  All hours must be submitted by the last day of the semester in which they occurred.

CTS Graduates 4/07

The Michigan Service Scholars (MSS) program provides $300,000 annually in scholarships state-wide to students attending Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) member campuses through a grant from The Michigan Community Service Commission and The Corporation for National and Community Service.  Students willing to complete 300 hours of community service during one calendar year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, otherwise known as an educational award, to be used for qualified educational purposes.  Community service hours can be completed during the academic year and/or over class breaks.

Information coming soon!

CRIM FESTIVAL HELP:
Visually impaired needs help with Crim Festival Booth for Talking Newspapers Aug. 23 and 24. Georgia, Newsline for the Blind of Michigan, (810) 240-3816, or e-mail gkitchen @gfn.org.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE INSTRUCTOR:
Instructor needed for fall 2007. Must be knowledgeable about the components of a PC, Windows XP, disk and file management, the internet, and Microsoft Office. Educate a small group of students with a wide range of computer knowledge, varied disabilities;six week time commitment. Materials and equipment provided; Mondays and Wednesdays starting September 17th. Ryan Jean, The Disability Network, (810) 742-5739.

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
Assist children in foster care go back to school fully prepared. Backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks and other common school supplies are needed. Gale, Ennis Center for Children, (810) 233-4031.

CARING FOR OTHERS AT THE HOLIDAYS:
Join a team of Resource Center volunteers to collect information on human service agencies' clients' wishes and needs, enter into the computer, and compile a comprehensive Holiday Wish List. The Wish List is published four consecutive Sundays in The Flint Journal to attract donors beginning November 24. Flexible hours through January. Lindsey, Resource Center, (810) 232-6253, or e-mail lyounger@cfgf.org.

NURSES, PHARMACISTS, RECEPTIONISTS, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS, COMPUTER TEACHERS: Help low-income, uninsured adults of Genesee County obtain health care at no charge to them, Tuesdays through Fridays. Genesee County Free Medical Clinic, Brenda or Carolyn, (810) 235-4211.

VARIOUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Help provide services to the community. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available with the YWCA. A comprehensive 40 hour free training program will provide the resources needed. Graduate and Undergraduate Internship opportunities also available. Volunteer coordinator, YWCA, (810) 238-7621 ext. 321.

SUMMERFEST:
Help with games and snack stands at Salem Housing's free Summerfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., August 25. Natasha, Salem Housing, (810) 785-5340, ext 25.

CLOTHING: New clothing, shoes and winter coats, sizes newborn to XXL men's and women's, for children ages 0-21 to be distributed to underpiviledged and at-risk children. Karen, Child Advocacy Team, (810) 238-5425.

 

WE CARE TOTES: Donate soaps, shampoos, conditioners hair products deoderants, toothbrushes and toothpaste, combs, brushes, razors, feminie hygiene products, and other personal hygiene products for "Wee Care Totes" which are distributed to neglected, abused, abandoned chidren and at-risk families. Karen, Child Advocacy Team, (810) 238-5425.

 

HOSPICE: Visit patients, do respite care, office work, craft projects, communication, or graphic designing. Flexible days, hours. Training provided. Lynn, Hospice Advantage, (810) 733-9935.

 

CLASS ASSISTANT: Interact with clients, assist clients with ceramic projects, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Dawn Shurter, Easter Seals of Genesee County, (810) 238-0475.

 

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW HOMES: Swing a hammer, put up a wall, roof, paint or recruit others to help. Join Genesee County Habitat for Humanity's new home-building program. Jeff Kato, (810) 603-1366, e-mail jkato@geneseehabitat.org or www.geneseehabitat.org and fill out a volunteer form.

 

BABY ITEMS: Diapers, size 4 and 5, small cans of infant formula, new car seats, cribs and bedding. Also need a computer for the office and funds to purchase a storage shed. Heartbeat, (810) 232-3101.

 

TAX PREPARERS: Provide free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income individuals during the upcoming tax season. Training provided. Details: Lattrice, Genesee County Tax Assistance, 810) 232-5736. VITA site information, (810) 767-0500.

 

PERSONAL NEEDS: Donate personal items (i.e. toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant,razors, shaving cream, shampoo/conditioners, soap, dental floss and diapers) for low-income families. Good fundraising project for groups. Danielle, Catholic Outreach; (810) 234-4693, ext 301 or e-mail dfry@catholicoutreachflint.com.

Alternative Weekend - Carriage Town Neighborhood Clean-Up

University of Michigan – Flint will be offering two Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trips in 2008.  ASB will be held both locally and out of state.  Please join your fellow students in making a difference!   Sign up for ASB will start in September 2007, check back for more information or contact Raegan Amy for more information. 

 

ASB 2007 - New Orleans / Habitat for Humanity