Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education? Thinking of teaching as a possible career? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person? If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline Project during Winter Quarter. Students receive credit for attending a seminar once a week and tutoring in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours or more per week. There are a wide range of seminar topics. Here is a comprehensive list of our upcoming offerings:

Mondays:

• Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401F&G)
• Refugee Communities (EDUC 401I)
• Youth Venture Leadership & Empowerment (EDUC 401O)
• Education, Law & Equity (EDUC 401Q)

Tuesdays:

• General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401A)
• Literacy in the Criminal Justice System (EDUC 401E)
• Estudiantes Promotores: Academic and Cultural Empowerment for Bilingual Latino/a Youth (EDUC 401R)
• Alternative Middle School: Working to Close the Achievement Gap (course code TBD)

Wednesdays:

• General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401B)
• Education for Sustainability (EDUC 401K)

Thursdays:

• Math and Science (EDUC 401H)
• College Access Project (EDUC 401J)
• Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401M)
• Alternative Middle School: Working to Close the Achievement Gap (EDUC 401T)
• Classroom Action Research (EDUC 401V)

Fridays:

• Nonprofits and Youth Education (EDUC 401 S)

Click here for details and descriptions for each seminar. All students should attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation prior to the first class session. Click here to sign up! Please contact us at pipeline@uw.edu with additional questions. We look forward to working with you.

Do you remember what your first year at UW was like? Connect with an incoming UW student, help them navigate the UW, alleviate their anxiety and encourage them to get involved all while having fun.

The Mentor Power for Success Program is a dynamic autumn quarter partnership between first-year Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) students (protégés) and continuing UW students (mentors), to help protégés make a successful transition to university life. Mentor students use their knowledge of UW resources and services to guide protégés as they navigate the breathe of what university has to offer. In Winter quarter UWAA invites student mentors and protégés to explore various career fields and connect with UW Alumni and Professionals at a career networking and reception event.

The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) Mentor Power for Success Program invites you to be a student mentor for Autumn Quarter.We are looking for 50 dynamic, motivated and qualified UW students from various academic fields to serve as student mentors for Autumn Quarter! You can make an important difference by volunteering. As a student mentor, you will be paired with an incoming OMA&D freshman or transfer student and help them adjust to the rigors of college life in a fun and personal way. Mentors have the option of taking GEN ST 350 credit. This year we have an overwhelming request for mentors in the sciences, if you’re in one of the majors above, we highly encourage you to apply. Click here to apply–>

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is actively encouraging minority students to apply for volunteer and employment opportunities at our University District location. It is our intention that our staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve while providing equal opportunities for the professional development of young people.

The University Family YMCA also has current and on-going volunteer opportunities especially in our youth programs,membership, and health & wellbeing departments.

Current positions include:

• Summer Camp Community Lunch Assistant
• Summer Camp Sign-in/Sign-out Booth
• Assistant Day Camp Counselor
• Administrative Assistant
• Facility Maintenance Specialist
• Wellness Instructor
• Homeless Youth Services
• Family Programs Instructor
• Day Camp Counselor/Teen Trip and Travel
• Associate Teacher
• Youth Family Program Instructor
• Membership Services Representative
• Marketing and Communication Assistant
• Wellness Instructor

Click here for descriptions of the some of positions currently available–>

Please contact Sara Hanshaw at shanshaw@seattleymca.org or call 206.524.1400 for more information.

Casa Latina’s Workers Defense Committee (WDC) was started in 2000 in response to the widespread wage theft among the participants in our programs and has been a key program since that time. It is a program that is almost completely driven by its volunteers, works in partnership with day laborers to organize strategic direct action campaigns to recoup wages owed workers. Volunteers are involved in every stage of the wage reclamation process: from intake, to drafting initial letters and making phone calls to delinquent employers and property owners. They also work in collaboration with workers and a Direct Action Coordinator to plan and implement direct actions.

Volunteer Advocate

Responsibilities:

• Taking primary responsibility for 1-3 wage claim cases at any time
• Weekly meeting commitment (Wednesday nights)
• Weekly telephone calls, letter writing, worker communications (as determined by the needs of your cases)
• Participate in regular trainings for advocates (an initial one to begin volunteering and a few others throughout the year

Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish
• Ability to make a year-long commitment
• Comfort and interest in employing a range of strategies to accomplish project’s aims
• Commitment to working for just workers’ rights

Database Collection

Responsibilities

• Input data from wage claim cases
• Provide reports to the program coordinator based on the work plan needs
• Work with the database creator occasionally

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate in and read Spanish
• Basic computer skills; specifically some excel, and access knowledge

Volunteer Interpreter

Responsibilities:

• interpret at one or more Wednesday meetings per month
• participate in trainings for advocates (an initial one to begin volunteering and a few others throughout the year)
• interpret for other events such as meditation with the defendants and defendant’s attorney
Requirements:
• Fluency in Spanish
• Ability to make year-long commitment

Volunteer Organizer

Responsibilities:

• Weekly meeting commitment (Wednesday nights)

All of the following work will be done with the coordinator of the WDC and other members

• Develop and facilitating workshops and activities, both within the WDC and in the community
• Coordinate and participate in pickets, protests, and other public campaigns and direct actions
• Participate in regular trainings for advocates (includes another meeting outside of the Wednesday meeting)
• Leaflet at day labor corners

Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish
• Ability to make year-long commitment
• Commitment to working for just workers’ rights

Legal Observers

Responsibilities:

• participate in a training for legal observers (training might be formal or informal)
• accompany the WDC to direct actions, protests and public campaigns to observe the action of law enforcement officers
• provide feedback to the committee

This is still being developed. Anyone with experience and or interest in helping develop this further, please mention it in your response.

Research

There are various upcoming research opportunities that have not been fully developed yet. If this is your interest, please mention this in your response to add you to the wait list

If you’re interested in any one of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Cariño Barragán at carino@casa-latina.org.

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May

4

City of Seattle Get Engaged Commissioners – Deadline: May 23 2011

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GET ENGAGED in city governance! The Get Engaged program places young adults ages 18-29 on the City of Seattle’s public boards and commissions. Get Engaged commissioners serve a one-year term starting in September of each year. We identify and support young civic leaders, strengthen Seattle by contributing to a robust local democracy and build community networks.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MAY 23:

1. Fill out the Online Application.
2. Submit your resume and a cover letter for each board/commission to which you are applying to getengaged@seattleymca.org.

Please add in the subject title the boards/commissions to which you are applying.

HEAR FROM CURRENT COMMISSIONERS! Attend an information session with current Get Engaged commissioners at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 2 at the Metrocenter YMCA (909 Fourth Avenue, 98104). RSVP to getengaged@seattleymca.org.

For more information on the Get Engaged program visit Get Engaged, write to Roni Ayalla at getengaged@seattleymca.org or call 206.587.6113.

Click here for 2011 Get Engaged Program Overview–>

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Apr

27

Filipino American Student Association’s Project F.A.M.I.L.Y. – April 30 2011

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UW FASA’s Project F.A.M.I.L.Y. invites you to: ALL DAY GAME DAY!

THIS SATURDAY- April 30th, 2011-12:00pm-UW campus, CONDON HALL 7th FL-$5 TO PLAY ALL DAY

Project F.A.M.I.L.Y. is a high school mentorship program involving UW college students mentoring high school students in the surrounding communities. This organization focuses on instilling cultural awareness, academic excellence, leadership, mentorship and college preparation. Workshops are held bi-monthly for the students and their annual kick-off retreat happens in September.

This organization does wonders for its students, but financially, it cannot continue to provide quality workshops and retreats for its growing numbers without help. So as this organization strives to help the youth of Washington, YOU can strive to help this organization. HOW? Just come to ALL DAY GAME DAY saturday APRIL 20th and pay $5 to play both BRAWL and DANCE CENTRAL! You have two chances to win big prizes. Donations are accepted at the registration table for those not playing, and snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Come with a couple friends and spread the word!

If you seek further information or are even interested in joining and becoming a mentor, email PF Director Shadee Semana: uwfasa.projectfamily@gmail.com

 



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