The Office of Co-Curricular Programming and Education co-sponsors community service opportunities for the Clarkson communities.We collaborate with students, both individuals and organizations, and with faculty and staff to engage in meaningful service to our communities. This isn't an inclusive list, but we would like it to be. If you know of something else going on around campus that invites others to join, please send a note to pwilmot@clarkson.edu.

Individual and Group Volunteering Opportunities (I=Individual, G=Groups welcome)
Call or e-mail to find out what, if any, training is needed and for more information.

American Red Cross of Northern New York, (I, G) Contact Olga Grant at ogrant@redcrossnny.com or 268-0102.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New York (I) become a “big” to an elementary school “little”. Must commit one hour per week and have own transportation. Contact Nicole at feml30@potsdam.edu or Donnita at 267-2474.

Building Blocks Day Care (I, G) help in classroom or with grounds and equipment clean up/installation. Contact Marlene Pickering at building_blocks_daycare@yahoo.com.

Canton-Potsdam Hospital (I,G) Contact Lindsay Nolan at 261-5413.

Citizens Against Violent Acts (CAVA) (I,G) train to become a call assistant, help out with April programs, moving the office. Contact Carrie Tracy at 386-2761.

CORC Thrift Store (I, G) help organize, sort, and sell clothing donations. Contact Andrea James for more information at 265-3940. CORC is closed Sundays and Mondays.

Girl Scouts (I, G)
Volunteers are needed for both co-leading troops and as "traveling talents"  who would meet with one or more troops to do a specific activity the volunteer is interested which can be anything from knitting to robotics.  Anyone can volunteer, you do not need prior training or scouting involvement.There are several troops in the town of Potsdam as well as many in the surrounding areas.For more information prospective volunteers can contact Marcia Oney (322-4233) or Marilyn Paradis (265-6979)

Hospice of St. Lawrence County (I), assist the seriously ill and their families. Contact Bonnie Spears at 265-3105. For more information view the Web site at www.seriousillness.org/slc.

Potsdam Humane Society (I, G) help clean animal homes, fundraise, socialize animals.
Contact Ann Smith at 265-3199.

Potsdam Neighborhood Center (G) Volunteers needed to coordinate fundraisers, food drives.

Potsdam Rescue Sqaud  (I) Potsdam Volunteer Squad  currently has 40+ volunteers; a dedicated group consisting of local residents, students enrolled at the area universities and auxiliary members from neighboring emergency units. They are tasked with the responsibility of responding to a call volume that annually averages 1,300+ responses. To assist in meeting the demand, in July 2004 we hired a full-time advanced live support (ALS) provider for weekday daytime coverage. The decision was not made lightly, but was needed in order to continue to provide timely daytime response to our community. PVRS is always interested in talking to members of the community who may wish to volunteer. Please go to http://pvrs.org/?q=node/1 for more information or call 315-265-2550.

Renewal House (I, G) contact Jamie Bellinger at renewalhouse@verizon.net or 379-9845. www.slvrenewalhouse.org.

St. Lawrence County Head Start (I) individuals who would like to volunteer in classrooms can contact Karen Holland at khschs@twcny.rr.com or 386-8574.


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