Dudley Public Service Fellows and Mount Auburn Hospital are teaming up
to bring a blood drive right in Dudley House. Did you know that each
year, more than 4 million Americans need blood transfusions. Donating
blood will help ensure that others can live healthy, productive lives.
The blood drive will be on Thursday, March 9th in the Graduate Student
Lounge (2nd fl) of Dudley House (Lehman Hall). It will take place
between 10AM and 3PM: you are asked to sign up for a 15 minute time
slot anytime during this period. **PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE 3rd FL of
DUDLEY HOUSE (Chad's office) ** You will receive an e-mail
confirmation of your scheduled time, as well as a reminder a few days
before the scheduled blood drive.
Snacks, candy, and a t-shirt will be provided by MAH for all
volunteers. Thanks again, for helping make a difference and saving a
life!
In this week's updates
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On the Rise Super Service Saturday (3/4)
Dudley House Blood Drive (3/9)
Afterschool club leader needed!!
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On the Rise Super Service Saturday, March 4th 10:00am-1:00pm
Join Dudley volunteers for a Super Service Saturday at On the Rise, a
local center for women who are homeless or in crisis. We will help out
with a variety of hands-on volunteer projects that make the amazing
work that On the Rise does possible, including yard work, organizing
donations, painting, and preparing mailings. We will go on an
informational tour of the house and refreshments will be served. All
are welcome to volunteer (male and female volunteers welcomed)! Bring
your friends, bring your family, or come on your own and meet new
people. Please email Fan at dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com to sign up
or for more information. On the Rise is located a very short walk from
Dudley House at 341 Broadway St.
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Dudley House Blood Drive, Thursday March 9th.
Graduate Student Lounge, Dudley House
The blood drive will take place between 10AM and 3PM: you are asked to
sign up for a 15 minute time slot anytime during this period. PLEASE
REPLY with the TIME SLOTS that YOU CAN MAKE on this date. (ex:
10:15am, 12-2pm). You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your
scheduled time, as well as a reminder a few days before the scheduled
blood drive.
Snacks, candy, and a t-shirt will be provided by Mount Auburn Hospital
(MAH) for all
volunteers. Help save a life!
Many deferments apply. However, as a quick e-mail screening, if you
have tattoos or have ever lived in Europe for more than 6 months, you
are not eligible for the blood drive (MAH policy).
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HELPING THE WORLD AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
Here's is a great volunteering opportunity for someone who would want
to work with kids on a weekly basis. The club is looking for at least
one or two more graduate students who can attend the club as well as
help plan weekly activities.
FOCUS: Students will develop an understanding that there is a bigger
world out there with people in need. We will study how there are
social injustices in the world (e.g. poverty, racism, etc.) and
discuss what we can DO about them. Students will be empowered to be
thankful for the resources and the things they have in their lives –
and then use what they have and know to make a positive difference in
the world. Students will make posters to raise awareness, write
letters, and take action steps to help those in need.
The club's focus last semester was Hunger/Shelter. Along with
participating in a Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive, we had a "hunger
banquet," acted out different skits related to hunger, and discussed
shelters, using pictures, stories, and excursions outside to help.
AGE GROUP: 3rd / 4th graders
# in GROUP: 8 - 10 students
TIME: weekly, Wed. or Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00pm
Contact Info:
Linda @ dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com if interested
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Dudley House Public Service Webpage
Our website is at http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~dudley/fellows/pubserv.
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at your service,
Your Dudley Public Service Fellows,
Linda and Fan
Hope everyone's semester is off to a great start!
Here's is a great volunteering opportunity for someone who would want
to work with kids on a weekly basis. The club is looking for at least
one or two more graduate students who can attend the club as well as
help plan weekly activities.
HELPING THE WORLD AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
FOCUS: Students will develop an understanding that there is a bigger
world out there with people in need. We will study how there are
social injustices in the world (e.g. poverty, racism, etc.) and
discuss what we can DO about them. Students will be empowered to be
thankful for the resources and the things they have in their lives –
and then use what they have and know to make a positive difference in
the world. Students will make posters to raise awareness, write
letters, and take action steps to help those in need.
The club's focus last semester was Hunger/Shelter. Along with
participating in a Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive, we had a "hunger
banquet," acted out different skits related to hunger, and discussed
shelters, using pictures, stories, and excursions outside to help.
AGE GROUP: 3rd / 4th graders
# in GROUP: 8 - 10 students
TIME: weekly, Wed. most likely
3:00 – 4:00pm
Contact Info:
Petra Kim – petra_kim(a)hotmail.com, 617-596-5722
Gary Sing – gcsing(a)fas.harvard.edu, 919-423-1084
Spring Public Service Fair
Wednesday, February 8th, 6-7pm, Dudley House Common Room 2nd Fl
Have more free time this semester? Wanted to participate in public
service last semester but didn't have time? Come drop by the public
service fair to learn what opportunities are available that suits you.
Also, feel free to schedule a 1 on 1 meeting during this time to find
outside volunteering experiences that fits your interests and time.
E-mail dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com for more info.
