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GET INVOLVED!
Put your psychology knowledge to good use. Below are opportunities to get involved in the local community.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL CAMP COMPASSION 2007
Camp Compassion is a one day grief camp for children, 6-15, who have experienced the recent death of a loved one.
Saturday October 6, 2007 Fort Chaffee Development Area Fort Smith, AR
We are seeking adventurous, fun-loving individuals to join our team of volunteers. We have a great need for camp volunteers to help insure a successful camp, and WE NEED YOUR HELP. Volunteer opportunities include: · Assistant Counselors · Support Staff · Activity Volunteers
Please come join us for a fun filled day!!! Fishing Equine Therapy Arts & Crafts Group Nature Tours Fun & Games Food, Food, Food Hiking & Canoeing Entertainment
Lunch will be provided and each volunteer will receive a free Camp Compassion t-shirt.
If you are interested in volunteering for Camp Compassion, please call Peachtree Hospice at: 479-494-0100 or toll free at 800-752-0444.
Eric Garvin Human Resources Manager Phone: 479-494-0100
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MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KIDS
Have a lasting impact on the life of a child!!!
Mentors are proven effective in making a positive lasting impression on the lives of children.
CONNECTIONS is a school-based mentoring program where mentors will be assigned to a minimum of one student in 3rd through 5th grades. Mentors will meet with students (during the school day) for 30 minutes a week throughout the entire school year. Please contact Allison Pulliam at 879-5019 or connectionsog@sbcglobal.net for more information.
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TEACH FOR AMERICA
Regan Gruber, a UofA and Teach for Americal is now at UALR Law School. She will be visiting campus on Wednesday, September 5, and will be available to talk with anyone interested in Teach for America.
I am not sure when she will be on campus, or where, but when I have more information I will send it out in the RAG. If you are even thinking about teaching or Teach for America, plan to visit with Regan. For additional information, you can contact Amy Dziekonski, at the address below.
Amy Dziekonski Recruitment Director * National Recruitment Team Teach For America 1413 K Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20005 amy.dziekonski@teachforamerica.org 202-552-2400 x227 First Application Deadline: September 21, 2007
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