Youth in Focus Seeks Photography Mentors and Volunteers Employment, Internship & Volunteer Listings – Current Arts-Related Profession Visual Arts

Youth In Focus is a non-profit youth photography program located in Seattle’s Rainier Valley.  They offer classes in film and digital photography, free of cost, to Seattle- area teens. Their goal is not merely to train our students as photographers, but to prepare them for successful lives.They do this by teaching them transferable skills and engaging them with a network of caring adults.

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities.  Please read below if this is you!:

Qualifications
- basic knowledge of or interest in Photography
- sensitivity towards working with diverse youth
- minimum 21 years of age
- pass a WA state background check

Responsibilities
- attend mandatory trainings and meetings
- meet with students a minimum of 4 times within a 9-week quarter
- maintain open communication with Youth In Focus teachers, students, and staff
- attend end-of-quarter student show

For further information and a volunteer application, please visit www.youthinfocus.org

or contact Program Director, Kat Vellos
katv@youthinfocus.org
206-407-2124

Urban Impact at Rainier Avenue Church

Position Title:  Mekong Kids Tutor

Position Description:  Students will tutor, direct, and manage elementary school students during our after-school program. This will include helping them sign in and out, engaging with them during snack and free time, and then helping students focus on their homework and complete it successfully. Students will also engage the school system by interacting with teachers on a regular basis, tracking student progress, and attending quarterly tutor trainings. Some students based on their skills/gifts/talents may be asked to tutor or teach in certain areas (reading, writing, math, performing arts, etc).

Qualifications:  Must like working with kids, be punctual, fill out volunteer application, attend orientations, be consistent week to week

Total number of weekly hours: 2.5 to 5 hrs/week 
Days/Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15-5:15 pm    
Number of openings: 10
Start Date:  Oct. 20th, 2009

Address: Graham Hill Elementary School
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98118
Contact Person:  Mark Nsimbi
E-mail Address:  mnsimbi@urbanimpactseattle.org
Phone: (206) 604-9779

Application Instructions:
Contact Mark Nsimbi for the volunteer application and mandatory tutor orientation dates _______________________________________________
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2010-2011 exchange program with Sichuan University in China

The UW-Sichuan University Undergraduate Exchange Program is a unique chance for UW students to not only live and study in China but to engage in a hands-on, self-directed research project overseas. The two or three quarter program offers intensive Chinese language training, additional classes offered in English and an amazing chance for students to research a topic of their own choosing. Sichuan University’s location in western China means that students have the opportunity to travel and do research in places such as a national park in the eastern Himalayas or remote minority villages in southern Sichuan. The program is open to all majors and is a great opportunity to make huge gains in Chinese language skills and to really engage with China.

**We will be having an open information session with the Program Coordinator and the 2008-09 program alum on November 18, 7:00 pm in HUB
209B.**
For more information please check out our Facebook group “UW-Sichuan Undergraduate Exchange Program” or our website:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwww/UEP/overview.php

Application Deadline for this program is February 5, 2010 for the
2010/2011 academic year.

The Rainier Valley Cultural Center is developing new Youth Programs with an emphasis on (Multi)Cultural Awareness and Social Justice through the Performing Arts.  They need volunteers to come in at the ground floor as we build the structure of otheir programs and find sources of funding.

Volunteers are needed as soon as possible.  The time commitment for this opportunity is open-ended; all they ask is a serious investment in helping them toward their goal of designing programs.  Students might expect to be at the Cultural Center for 3-4 hours a week, with some additional time spent televolunteering.  They expect the development phase to take from
6-9 months.

They are looking for:
*Grant-Writers
*Fund-raisers
*Students of Ethnic Studies, Education, and Social Work *Visual and Performing Artists

All are welcome, and we are especially interested in volunteers who are pursuing studies in the areas listed above.

Please contact Kathya Alexander at kalexander@seedseattle.org For more information, visit SEEDArts on the Southeast Effective Development website: http://www.seedseattle.org/seedarts/

Just a reminder that the deadline for the Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is quickly approaching!  The scholarship application must be postmarked no later than November 10, 2009, just four days away!

The scholarships will range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year, depending on the college of attendance.  

The application is available on the CSF web site at http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/gs/index.htm.

To be eligible for the Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth the student must:

• Be in long-term foster care in Washington State or in federal or tribal out-of-home care
• Be enrolled as a Washington State high school senior and on track to graduate from high school during the 2009-2010 academic year
• Have resided in Washington State for at least three academic years prior to high school graduation
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least a 2.0

Also, the application does request a copy of the student’s most recent court document.  However, if the student cannot easily obtain a copy, the student should submit the application without it.  CSF will then verified the student’s status at a later date.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

–Vickie Rekow

Senior Program Officer

College Success Foundation

425-679-5549

 

 

Thomas C. Wales Fellowship
WHAT: Fellowships in nonprofit organizations, leadership development training, & connection to the Wales Foundation community

WHO: Aspiring or veteran community leaders- community college, undergraduate & graduate students, mid-career folks, & community members

WHERE: The Compass Center, Economic Opportunity Institute, Facing the Future, Helping Link, Integrity of Justice Project, Pride Foundation, People for
  Puget Sound, SOAR, Transportation Choices Coalition, and Washington Health Foundation

WHEN: January to June 2010, dedicating 180-200 hours   

 HOW: Apply at
www.walesfoundation.org by Nov. 9, 2009

BENEFITS: Gain or refine nonprofit management and leadership skills with support from the Wales Foundation

· Develop and manage a special project at a nonprofit organization
· Supervision & mentorship with executive director or senior staff
· Great monthly leadership seminars featuring community leaders
· Community networking opportunities
· Develop skills and knowledge of nonprofit organizations
· Leadership development & personal growth
· Possible academic credit
· Stipend of $500 upon completion

Visit www.walesfoundation.org for individual project details & to apply by Nov. 9th Questions? Email fellowships@walesfoundation.org

COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM: Are you a UW student interested in helping public school students succeed? Getting real world experience to help you choose a major or a career path?

HOW THE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking English 298A and Education 401C. In English 298 you’ll meet on campus MW 10:30-12:20 in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning effective methods of working with public school students in language arts, exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education, and using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate your thinking about these issues. In EDUC 401, you’ll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) at one of our partner public schools in Seattle or Shoreline: Olympic Hills Elementary, Garfield High School or Shorecrest High School.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, contact the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill (esoneill@u.washington.edu, 685-3804) for an add code. Once you are registered in Education 401C, you will be able to register for the required linked course, English 298A. English 298 can be used toward either the UW’s 10-credit “W” requirement or the 5 credit “Composition” requirement.

QUESTIONS? Additional information is available at the program web site: faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill, if you’ve got questions. Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill Director, Community Literacy Program faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp

Beinecke Scholarship
Apply to recieve up to $34,000 towards graduate school.
-Available to Juniors interested in pursuing graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences

Eligibility

- demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal

promise during undergraduate years. 

- be a college junior pursuing a BA during the 09-10 school year 

(must be full time and expect to recieve BA between December 2010 and August 2011)

-Must be planning on entering a masters or doctoral program for the arts, humanities, or social sciences

-Be a US citizen or a US national from the America Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

-Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years. 
Upcoming Info Sessions:
Tuesday, November 17th, 12:30-1:20 pm Mary Gates Hall 120
Monday, November 30th, 2:30-3:20 pm Mary Gates Hall 120
Campus application deadline: January 12th 2010

Masters of Social Work Orientation

MSW Applicant Orientation

Thursday, November 5th

6:00pm – 8:00pm

SSW Building 3rd floor Commons 

You are invited to join the program director, the director of admissions, faculty, and students for a brief discussion of the profession of social work, the curriculum, the application process and Q&A.

RSVP online at www.depts.washington.edu/sswweb/   Application deadline:  January 15, 2010

 

               The School of Social Work Building is located at 4101 15th Ave NE (corner of 41st and 15th)

Got Leadership?  Want more leadership experience or knowledge?

You’re invited to a Leadership Dialogues panel of UW students.

Panelists: Gerald Corporal, Kayla Huddleston and Luis Ortega

Leadership Dialogues: Panel of Student Leaders

Wed, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.

HUB 106B

Topics include: Why and how did you get involved at UW?  

How do you approach your role as a leader?

How do you deal with challenges as a leader?

What advice do you have for students on leadership, involvement and service?  

Facebook event:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=318678035494&ref=ts