Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs

Killinger Hall, Room B-19, (610) 436-3379

*Denotes events sponsored by The Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs

Updated February 4, 2010       

FEBRUARY 4 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, University Hall, 2:00–8:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 5 - NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY to raise awareness of and to fight women’s heart disease.  www.GoRedForWomen.org.

FEBRUARY 13 – POLAR PLUNGE to benefit the Brandywine Valley Association, Brandywine Picnic Park, 9:00 a.m. – noon.  Participate or volunteer.  For more information go to www.brandywinewatershed.org or call (610) 793-1090.

*FEBRUARY 9 – REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE GREAT BROWNIE BAKE-OFF.

FEBRUARY 8 – 12 – HEARTS FOR MEGAN HEART SALE, in memory of deceased WCU student Megan Bates.  Look for the table in Sykes and buy a heart to help fill the Sykes window.  All proceeds will benefit Mommy’s Light.  

FEBRUARY 11 – HEARTS FOR MEGAN, a special event at Riverstone Café, Exton and Winners Circle, Edgemont.  Proceeds benefit Mommy’s Light.  For more information go to www.heartsformegan.com. 

FEBRUARY 13 – PINK ZONE GAME, Women’s Basketball.  Annual game to raise money for breast cancer research.  Proceeds will benefit the Kay Yow Foundation.  Fans are asked to wear pink to support the cause.  Hollinger Field House, 1:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 13 – WCU vs. MS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT hosted by Circle K, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Hollinger Gym.  Proceeds benefit the National MS Society.  Advance sign-up will be necessary.

FEBRUARY 13 – ALPHA PHI RED DRESS GALA

*FEBRUARY 16 – ANNUAL GREAT BROWNIE BAKE-OFF to raise money for two local food banks. Sykes Lobby, 11:00 a.m. – to 4:00 p.m.  Sponsored by the Office of Service Learning & Volunteer Programs. See our website to sign up or contact our office (610) 436-3379.  Advance sign up by February 9th is requested.

FEBRUARY 18 –*GREAT BROWNIE BAKE-OFF SNOW DATE.

FEBRUARY 18 – MOTOWN MADNESS TALENT SHOW, participants wanted.  Sykes Ballrooms, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.  Sponsored by Goshen Hall.  For information, contact Brittany Laury at BL681615@wcupa.edu.

FEBRUARY 23 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Wayne Hall, 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 28 – CYSTIC FIBROSIS STAIR CLIMB, Mellon Bank Center, Philadelphia.  Fundraising required.  Registration.  For more information, go to http://delawarevalley.cff.org/stairclimb, or call (610) 325-6001.

MARCH 2 – READ ACROSS AMERICA EVENTS.  A National event to read to children.  Volunteers needed to read at 2 or 3 locations in West Chester and at WCU’s Children Center.   Please contact our office for more information.

MARCH 10 – DELAWARE VALLEY EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (DVEC) TEACHER JOB FAIR, South Campus.  Volunteers needed throughout the day.  Professional dress will be required.  For more information, contact Maggie Tripp, mtripp@wcupa.edu or (610) 436-3379.  (Note, this is Spring Break week.)

MARCH 15 – PENNSYLVANIA COMPUTER FAIR, Chester County Intermediate Unit, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Middle school and high school level judges needed.  Lunch provided.  For more information go to www.pacomputerfair.org or www.middleschoolcomputerfair.org, or contact Computer Fair Coordinator Diane Thomson at dianet@cciu.org or (484) 237-5017.

MARCH 16-22 – AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DAFFODIL DAYS. Volunteers needed to help sell, sort and deliver daffodils.  For more information, contact the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs.

MARCH 18 – SPRING JOB FAIR, Sykes Student Union.  Sponsored by the Twardowski Career Development Center.  Volunteers in professional dress needed to assist in various capacities.  Contact Preeti Singh, psingh@wcupa.edu, or call (610) 436-2501.

MARCH 18 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Brandywine Hall, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

MARCH 19 – CHI UPSILON SIGMA CHARITY STROLL.  More information to come.

MARCH 19 – *SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE.

MARCH 19 & 20 – WEST CHESTER PLAYSCHOOL ANNUAL AUCTION, West Chester Senior Center.  Help needed for set up on the 19th from 3:00-6:00 p.m.  March 20th help is needed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for set up, from 8:00-11:00 during the auction and at 11:00 p.m. for break down.  For more information, please call Debra Louis at debralouis@gmail.com.

MARCH 22 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES, Killinger Hall and Schmidt Hall, 2:00-8:00 p.m.

MARCH 24 – SPRING INTO WELLNESS:  WCU ANNUAL WELLNESS FAIR.  Sykes Ballroom, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Help needed with set-up, registration and break-down.  For more information contact Alicia Hahn at ahahn@wcupa.edu or (610) 436-3276.

MARCH 24 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Goshen Hall, 2:00–8:00 p.m.

MARCH 25 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Tyson Hall, 2:00– 8:00 p.m.

MARCH 27 & 28 – PHILADELPHIA ZOO’S ANNUAL BUNNY HOP.  Help distribute candy or facilitate crafts, games and an egg hunt.  Shifts are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  For more information, contact Terri Smith, Volunteer Program Manager, (215) 243-5326 or smtih.terri@phillyzoo.org.

MARCH 26 - SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT to benefit Relay for Life. A Sykes After Dark Event, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.  Teams of two will play for prizes. Registration is $10 per team and includes snacks, refreshments, fun and competition.  Advance registration required by March 19.  Please contact our office for more information.

MARCH 28 (Tentative)–EASTER EGG HUNT, Everhart Park in West Chester.  Hosted by West Chester Recreation.  For more information please call West Chester Recreation at (610) 436-9010.

MARCH 28 (Tentative) – LUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY sponsored by West Chester Recreation.  For more information please call West Chester Recreation at (610) 436-9010.

MARCH 29 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Allegheny Hall, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

MARCH 31 – WCU HIV TESTING DAY.  Sykes parking lot from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Help needed to staff the event.  For more information contact Alicia Hahn at (610) 436-3276 or ahahn@wcupa.edu.

MARCH 31 – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Village/South Campus, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

APRIL 10—WALK AGAINST HUNGER, Philadelphia.  For more information go to www.hungerwalk.org.

APRIL 11 – AID TO SOUTH AFRICA hosted by the Honors College.  Hollinger Field House, 12:00-6:00 p.m.  Community Fair to raise funds for soup kitchen and AIDS orphanage in South Africa.  Enjoy food, entertainment, games and more.  Admission is free.  Volunteers needed throughout the week to help with set-up.  For more information please visit www.wcupa.edu/aidtosouthafrica, or e-mail aidtosouthafrica@wcupa.edu.

APRIL 15 – TENTATIVE ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND EVENT.

APRIL 17 – SPARC (Southeastern Pennsylvania Autism Resource Center) 5K RUN/WALK.

APRIL 17 – RED CROSS WALK, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  Walk takes place from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  For more information go to www.redcross-philly.org.

APRIL 17 – CHESTER COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH AND WELNESS EXPO, Coatesville, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Volunteers needed throughout the day as greeters, parking attendants, refreshment helpers and more.  For more information contact Jonae Saxon, js636731@wcupa.edu.

APRIL 17 – 5TH ANNUAL GOOSE CREEK CLEANUP, 9:00-11:00 a.m., various locations throughout the Borough.  For more information, contact Anne Murphy, Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association, (610) 470-6960, or info@crcwatersheds.org.

APRIL 17-18 – EARTH DAY EVENT FOR ALL ADOPT-A-BLOCK ORGANIZATIONS.  Clean your block after the annual Goose Creek Clean-up on April 17th.  Alternate date is April 18th. 

APRIL 18 – HEALTHY KIDS DAY, Lionville Community YMCA.  Volunteers needed throughout the day.  For more information contact Missy Sutherland, missy.sutherland@umly.org or (610) 363-9622.

APRIL 18 – LOOK FOR EARTH WEEK EVENTS ALL WEEK LONG!

APRIL 22 – 40TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY.

APRIL 24-25 – RELAY FOR LIFE, Noon to Noon on the Academic Quad.  For more information go to www.relayforlife.org/pawestchester.

APRIL 24—MARCH OF DIMES MARCH FOR BABIES, Kerr Park, Downingtown.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; walk begins at 9:30.  For more information go to www.marchforbabies.org, or call (610) 945-6050.