Easter Egg Hunts for Great Causes!

EASTER, EASTER, EASTER!

Don't forget to come support the West Valley Animal Project this weekend! 

(see below for more details) 

If you didn't have enough plans already, don't miss supporting 

Youthlinc's Kenya team this Saturday night either! 

Come to Sugarhouse Park at 8pm this Saturday for their massive Easter Egg Hunt! 

There will be massive amounts of candy, gift cards and hot chocolate! 

You'll help Kenya Team's Microenterprise Committee raise funds for its many upcoming projects! 

Come celebrate and support a great cause! See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/424586157635335/

Don't miss these dates!

GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY (GYSD)

DEADLINE IN FRIDAY, MAR. 29!

**deadline has been extended; please disregard deadlines and notification dates on the website**

Learn about a funding opportunity for youth-driven service projects! 

This application takes less than 5 MINUTES and is valued at $100 to get your projects off the ground!

Who: 

• The Utah Federation for Youth will support service and service-learning projects through Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) from April 26-28, 2013.  
• GYSD is the largest day of service in the world! 
• Join the annual campaign to celebrate and mobilize millions of youth each year!
• UFY is registering projects designed and inspired by local youth to better communities through education, community involvement, and outdoor recreation.

What: 

• The Utah Federation for Youth will award $100 stipends to projects outlined and planned to directly impact the community’s needs to ensure successful completion of volunteer projects on Global Youth Service Day.

When: 

• Register by THIS Friday, March 29 (deadline has been extended; please disregard deadlines and notification dates on the website.

Where:  

• Utah, USA

How: 

• Click here to register your project through Utah Federation for Youth to apply for a service stipend and to take part in the Global Youth Service Day.  (www.ufyi.org)

Questions?  

• Please feel free to contact: Ashley Babbitt at
• 801-834-0065 or ashley@socialmarketingconsultants.com

ALSO DON'T MISS OUT ON HELPING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

THIS SATURDAY!

The weather is supposed to be great and we will be working outside!

• Wear clothes you can get dirty and sturdy shoes. 
• Meet in Shaw at 8:30.
• Bagels will be provided for lunch but bring some other snacks if you want.
• BRING WATER!!

email: toburg19@gmail.com if you are coming.

March is coming to an END! 

If you missed service opportunities at the beginning of the month, 

don't worry because there are a BUNCH this upcoming week!

Check out the: 

IMPORTANT MARCH DATES post 

to find out more about the campus Blood Drive, volunteering at the Sarah Daft Home 

and/or the West Valley Animal Project Fundraiser, and Non-Profit Information Sessions!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you love animals...

Help us prepare for the BIG 
West Valley Animal Project Fundraiser 

on March 30th!

(see below with Important March Dates)

March 28th:

Stop by the Center for Civic Engagement:

12-5 pm: to help fill eggs for the Doggy Easter Egg Hunt.  

6 pm: to help put together the baskets for the silent auction.  

Your help preparing for this event is much appreciated!

March 30th:

We need volunteers to help out at the 

Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Park 

for the West Valley Animal Project Fundraiser! 

A van is available to transport volunteers to and from the event.  

The event runs 10 am - 3 pm.

  

If you are interested in volunteering and/or need a ride in the van

please email Amanda Warner at akw0524@westminstercollege.edu

Don't have the time to volunteer for that long?  

Bring you dog and take part in the fun activities!

 

END IT MOVEMENT

Learn about 

MODERN DAY SLAVERY 

TONIGHT at 6 pm! 

The Center for Civic Engagement will be holding a 

coffee house discussion 

in the Bassis Center to learn more about the issue, 

and ways to address slavery and human trafficking. 

For more information, check out 

enditmovement.com

To find out how many slaves were involved in 

producing products you own,

go to: slaveryfootprint.org. 

LOVE UT GIVE UT 3.22.13

WHAT IF YOU COULD SHAPE UTAH'S FUTURE IN A SINGLE DAY?

TOMORROW ON MARCH 22, 2013 YOU CAN!

Love UT Give UT will bring together Utahns for 24-hours of unprecedented giving. 

It’s one extraordinary day to support Westminster College 

and other organizations that make Utah special. 

Please go to our site to learn more about some of the great projects our students are doing, 

and how you can help them stay in school and make a difference: 

http://loveutgiveut.razoo.com/story/Love-Westminster

South Salt Lake Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer at the PAL Boxing Center!

Mentors:

• Monday - Friday anytime 3:00-7:00 p.m. 
• 1 day per week (1 hour per week)
• Mentor with PAL youth,
• Mandatory one year of commitment.
• Contact Sana Vakalahi: sfinau@southsaltlakecity.com or 801-419-6902 for more info.

Tutors:

• Monday - Thursday 3:10-4:10 p.m. 
• Helping youth 7^th-12^th grades.
• All subject areas.
• Preferably one year of commitment.
• Contact Dustin Permann, dpermann@southsaltlakecity.com or 801-664-3075 for more info.

Guest Facilitators:

• Individuals with skills and hobbies they are willing to share/teach the youth
• 1 day per week (4-6 weeks)
• Contact Dustin Permann, dpermann@southsaltlakecity.com or 801-664-3075 for more info.

If you are interested in any other South Salt Lake service opportunities make sure to check out the side of our blog under Community Opportunities!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY THIS SATURDAY

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT

 

We have our first build for spring this Saturday (March 9th)! 

We will meet in Shaw at 8:30am. 

We will carpool to the site and leave around 2pm. 

 

Bagels with be provided, so bring anything else you might want AND WATER! 

Dress appropriately as we will be outside working hard 

and the weather isn't supposed to be super amazing. 

 

Email Tory Hallenburg at toburg19@gmail.com 

if you plan on coming!

IMPORTANT MARCH DATES

SLICE Open House

Want to make a difference in your community and world? 

Have a great idea but don’t know where to start? 

Do you need money to fund your service project? 

Not sure how to organize and carry out your event? 

Come enjoy a slice of pizza and learn about 

Student Leaders in Civic Engagement (SLICE) 

Thursday, March 14 at 2:30 pm 

in the Center for Civic Engagement in Bassis Center. 

Current SLICE members are encouraged to attend!

Connecting the Generations This month’s Connecting the Generations is set for  Friday, March 15, 3 - 4pm at the Friendship Manor This monthly event includes great discussion  and is a service project with senior citizens in our community.  Meet at the Spiritual Life Office (Walker 1) at 2:30 pm to carpool.  Contact Jan Saeed at (jsaeed@westminstercollege.edu)  for more information. Campus Blood Drive Date: Tuesday, March 26 Time: 9:00AM to 3:00PM Where: HWAC, Special Events Room FREE PIZZA FOR DONORS!  I.D. Required! *Walk in appointments are accepted but may have to wait to donate without a scheduled appt.* To schedule an appointment, contact  Abby: aaw1013@westminstercollege.edu  with time needed OR access www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: WESTMINSTER If you have questions regarding your donation eligibility, please call (1-866-236-3276) Items needed for India Dinner The Westminster in India committee needs your help to promote  education and literacy among children, especially girls, in India.  To accomplish these goals, the Westminster in India would be grateful for  donations of items for their auction on March 26th.  The money generated from this auction will be used to  support the projects in India as well as future fellowships for Westminster students.  If you would like to donate an item or a service, by March 25th,  please email Ethel at (ent0312@westminstercollege.edu)

Non-profit Career Panel

Interested in non-profit work? Join us for a non-profit career panel on 

Thursday, March 28 at 6 pm 

in the Center for Civic Engagement in the Bassis Center. 

We will have a handful of those who work in the non-profit world here to discuss what it means to work for a non-profit and answer any questions you may have!

Paint Easter Eggs & Frost Cookies

with the residents at the 

Sarah Daft Home 

Friday, March 29!

 

 

 

Who: Westminster Students

What: We will be painting Easter eggs and frosting cookies with the residents

Where: The Sarah Daft Home (727 S 1300 E)

When: Friday, March 29th 11 am - 1 pm 

Why: Cheer up the elderly, make a new friend, or meet more people at Westminster!

10 volunteer spots are available! If you are interested please email Whitneyat wlw0706@westminstercollege.edu

 

 

**If you don't have transportation the 220 bus goes right in front of the Sarah Daft House, 

you can catch it from 13th East heading North.**

Spring Fling: An Easter Egg Hunt for owners and their pets!

Come enjoy a great way to have fun with your pet and help raise money for a great cause! 

Saturday, March 30, 11 am-2 pm at Liberty Park (North East side)

Lots of fun, food and local vendors will be there to 

help us raise awareness about homeless animals. 

All funds go to the West Valley Animal Project. 

These funds help us provide care for homeless animals, 

in hopes of helping them find their forever homes! 

**Arrive early and attend a training session to teach your dog to search! 

Only $10! Email (westvalleyanimalproject@gmail.com) for more information!**

MDA of Utah 2013 Muscle Walk

Saturday, March 30^th 

at the Utah Olympic Oval

Visit www.musclewalkmda.org/slc2013 to register your team and for more info!