Spring Break
Spotlight on Volunteering
Issue date: 3/11/05 Section: News
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Spotlight on Volunteering is a weekly look at opportunities on campus for those looking to make a difference in the Drexel community. Public servants interested in participating in these events should visit http://www.drexel.edu/cce. Any organizations planning a volunteer event should call The Triangle at 215-895-2585, extension 3, or e-mail news@thetriangle.org.
Neighbors In Action
Join a group of conscientious community members to fight urban blight that plagues the city of Philadelphia. Greater Philadelphia Cares volunteers work alongside residents to beautify the neighborhood and do gardening projects across the city. Volunteers will be raising garden beds and planting vegetables, building a new community garden and much more. For more information contact Jamie McNight at 215-997-0400 or Jamiall@comcast.net. This project will take place March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tutor high school math students
Volunteers are needed to work with Philadelphia school students one-on-one and in groups at Lamberton High school.
Volunteers will be able enrich students education while influencing their college and career decisions. The students are motivated and eager to begin work with a college tutor. The Center for Civic Engagement will provide SEPTA tokens for transportation. Students may also participate as part of the work study program. Contact Ann Clay Alexander in the Center for Civic Engagement at ann.clay@drexel.edu.
The schedule is flexible, and all expenses will be covered. Volunteers have the opportunity to work a few open hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Interested students should contact cce@drexel.edu or rmc39@drexel.edu.
Fourth Annual City Six 5K
The athletic and recreation departments from the "City Six"- Drexel, LaSalle, Pennsylvania, Saint Joseph's, Temple & Villanova - will sponsor the Fourth Annual City Six 5K March 20, at 9 a.m. at Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive. The 5K run is "up and back" on the Kelly Drive sidewalk path. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Interested students, faculty and staff can register at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on 33rd and Market streets. The entry fee is $10 before March 20 or $15 on-site. For more information visit http://www.philadelphiacity6.com.
City Team Ministries
Sunday, March 13: 4:30 pm-6:30pm
(4-6 volunteers needed; DC/ Monthly)
Pitch in to help serve dinner to homeless men and families in the city of Chester. After dinner is served, feel free to sit, visit, and brighten someone's evening. This project will take place on Sun., Mar. 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information contact
Betty Palios at 215-564-4544 or Betty@gpcares.com.
Grumblethorpe Historic Garden
Saturday, March 12: 9:00am-12:00pm
(5-10 volunteers needed; Germantown/Special)
Come out and garden at the historic 1744 Germantown summer retreat of the Wister family, Grumblethorpe. Volunteers will be doing lots of digging and preparing the gardens for spring planting. This project takes place on Sat., Mar. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information contact Wendy Whitehouse at 610-825-2043 or wmwhitehouse@cs.c
Neighbors In Action
Join a group of conscientious community members to fight urban blight that plagues the city of Philadelphia. Greater Philadelphia Cares volunteers work alongside residents to beautify the neighborhood and do gardening projects across the city. Volunteers will be raising garden beds and planting vegetables, building a new community garden and much more. For more information contact Jamie McNight at 215-997-0400 or Jamiall@comcast.net. This project will take place March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tutor high school math students
Volunteers are needed to work with Philadelphia school students one-on-one and in groups at Lamberton High school.
Volunteers will be able enrich students education while influencing their college and career decisions. The students are motivated and eager to begin work with a college tutor. The Center for Civic Engagement will provide SEPTA tokens for transportation. Students may also participate as part of the work study program. Contact Ann Clay Alexander in the Center for Civic Engagement at ann.clay@drexel.edu.
The schedule is flexible, and all expenses will be covered. Volunteers have the opportunity to work a few open hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Interested students should contact cce@drexel.edu or rmc39@drexel.edu.
Fourth Annual City Six 5K
The athletic and recreation departments from the "City Six"- Drexel, LaSalle, Pennsylvania, Saint Joseph's, Temple & Villanova - will sponsor the Fourth Annual City Six 5K March 20, at 9 a.m. at Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive. The 5K run is "up and back" on the Kelly Drive sidewalk path. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Interested students, faculty and staff can register at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on 33rd and Market streets. The entry fee is $10 before March 20 or $15 on-site. For more information visit http://www.philadelphiacity6.com.
City Team Ministries
Sunday, March 13: 4:30 pm-6:30pm
(4-6 volunteers needed; DC/ Monthly)
Pitch in to help serve dinner to homeless men and families in the city of Chester. After dinner is served, feel free to sit, visit, and brighten someone's evening. This project will take place on Sun., Mar. 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information contact
Betty Palios at 215-564-4544 or Betty@gpcares.com.
Grumblethorpe Historic Garden
Saturday, March 12: 9:00am-12:00pm
(5-10 volunteers needed; Germantown/Special)
Come out and garden at the historic 1744 Germantown summer retreat of the Wister family, Grumblethorpe. Volunteers will be doing lots of digging and preparing the gardens for spring planting. This project takes place on Sat., Mar. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information contact Wendy Whitehouse at 610-825-2043 or wmwhitehouse@cs.c
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