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Communities In Schools of Central Texas http://www.cisaustin.org
Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Email: arainwater@cisaustin.org
Phone: (512) 464-9767
Communities in Schools of Central Texas
3000 S IH 35
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78704Map thisCommunities In Schools is Central Texas' leading dropout prevention program. %newline% %newline%Children cannot learn at their potential when they are in crisis or face significant non-academic needs. Most students who drop out of school are dealing with multiple problems that present barriers to their education:...
For more information:
Name: Alicia RainwaterPosition: Volunteer Coordinator
Email: arainwater@cisaustin.org
Phone: (512) 464-9767
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Help Sew Happy Hats With CIS StudentsThursday, August 05, 2010Communities in Schools students and staff will be doing exciting service learning projects together this year. Students and Staff will be decorating and sewing soft, jester-like hats together to give to critically or chronically ill children. A \"Glories Happy Hat\" is intended to create \"happy thoughts\" and enhance the healing process in hospital environments. The Happy Hats program is designed to create a community youth-driven team-building process.
We need volunteers who can help us operate the sewing machines and do minor sewing tasks with the students working on the hats.
If you would like to assist us our next Happy Hats project will be on Thursday, August 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm please email arainwater@cisaustin.org us for more information.
Help Fire Victims by Donating Household Items & ClothingA family that Communities in Schools serves through Travis High School recently lost all of their belongings in a fire at their apartment. We are seeking assistance in replacing these belongings. The family consists of a single mother with three high school children, two boys, one girl. They could use any and all items that household necessities but some specifics include:
* Toiletries and bathroom items (towels, etc)
* Kitchen and household items (microwave, dishes,
lamps, etc)
* 2 Boys: Large shirts, medium shorts/pants.
* 1 Girl: Small shirts, Small (3) shorts/pants.
* Mom: Large/XL Shirts, Size 14 pants
Games, Arts & Crafts Supplies and Food neededWe need arts and crafts supplies, small games, fun educational activities, and recreational equipment for one of our summer program events. We will have 20 elementary students on Monday, June 29th for this event and we would also benefit from any donations of food as well.
Please contact Alicia Rainwater at arainwater@cisaustin.org or call 464-9767 if you have any questions or would like to donate items.
Mattresses for Family in NeedA family served by CIS at an Austin elementary school is in need of new mattresses. They will accept any size mattress because the family members are currently sleeping on the floor.
Back to School Supply Drive2,000 CIS students need backpacks and school supplies.
YOU can help!
A $20 donation provides a CIS student with a backpack and a full set of school supplies. For just $5 more, a personal hygiene kit can be added to their backpack.
Your donation will help our students to start the school year more prepared and ready to learn.
To make a donation for school supplies please visit
http://store.kitsforkidz.org/section.php?xSec=51
For any questions about how you can get involved, please call Alissa Magrum (512) 464-9724 or email amagrum@cisaustin.org
Mentor, student build bond that's 17 years and countingWoman motivated girl from kindergarten through college through Communities in Schools program
Volunteer CoordinatorThe Volunteer Coordinator works closely with the Director of Volunteers and Community Partnerships to develop and implement the agency-wide volunteer recruitment and engagement plan. A key member of the CIS volunteer team, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for assessing volunteer needs on campuses, orienting and training volunteers, making appropriate site placements, supporting staff to utilize volunteers, maintaining the volunteer database, evaluating the volunteer program, and coordinating volunteer appreciation events. Some evening and weekend work is required. This position is not eligible for the summer break.
Requirements
Bachelors degree required, preferably in social work, education or human services field plus at least two years’ experience in managing and training volunteers in some capacity. Experience in supporting a volunteer program in a school setting or on multiple sites is preferred.
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CISAUSTIN&cws=4&rid=64
