Saturday, May 4, 2013

The End of the 2012/2013 Academic Year

This school year was absolutely fabulous thanks to the hard work of the Program Coordinators and the wonderful volunteers! Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 were definitely semesters to be remembered. From homecoming to leaf raking to parties with older adults to planting trees and all of the stuff in between, we really made an impact in the Muncie community. We have so much to be proud of after such a powerful school year. 

Make sure to check our facebook page to keep up with all of the things we are doing.
We will see you all next school year! 


Have a great summer everyone!!!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
    -Margaret Mead

Friday, May 3, 2013

Video

Check this out! Ball State Student Macy Thombleson created this video to highlight volunteers' services at Lynd House this semester!


Saturday, April 27, 2013

Lend A Hand Day

Have you seen these awesome videos made by Ashley Smith of the SVS Cmapus Outreach Committee?






Thursday, April 25, 2013

Rock the Cause: A benefit concert for Lend A Hand Day

Another wonderful video by Ashely Smith of the Campus Outreach Committee.
This video highlights the benefit concert put on this year by SVS to support Lend A Hand Day, a personal care item distribution for the Muncie community.

Thanks again to the bands: Kaitlin Klotz, Nor Heart, Coyotes, and Scarlett Hill.
Thanks again to the sponsoring organizations: Glue & Scissors Society, Ball State Dance Marathon, and Women's Rugby Club.

We really appreciated your contribution in supporting our cause!!


Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sign up today for our 4th annual Arbor Day event!


Sign up on the SVS database (bsu.edu/svs) to join us as we plant trees, help children make paper, plant flowers with kids, decorate flower pots, and celebrate the earth with the 
Muncie Urban Forestry Program at Westside Park. 
The event is open to the public. Let's celebrate our planet!

8th Annual Spring Fling

Last weekend, we visited 4 senior living facilities and hosted parties with four different themes. Click here for more pictures from the event.

Last week, Orlando Acevedo and Vic Scotland were awarded the Outstanding Leadership and Service Award. Congrats guys!

From left: Rachel Cunigan (PC and SGA rep), Orlando Acevedo (PC), Kathy Smith (advisor and Associate Director of Student Life), Vic Scotland (PC), and Angelina Zulas (PC and President)

Friday, April 19, 2013

The Leadership Board: Mentors inspire student to serve & lead

Click the link below to read an article by SVS President Angelina Zulas on how her mentors have inspired her to become a citizen of Muncie. She wrote this piece as a contributing member of The League of Extraordinary Writers. If you would like to know more about the League, contact Kelsey Timmerman at kelsey@kelseytimmerman.com.

A Program Coordinator Reflection: The end of Spring 2013


I would like to give a very special shout out to my absolutely fantastic Thursday Boys & Girls Club volunteer group. These six individuals have impacted so many children’s lives. Listed left to right are Tyler Peper, Haylee Brewer, Sadorah Anderson, myself, Olivia Beard and Rae Hines. (Not pictured Cierra Perry.)
Sadorah and Rae have been volunteering with me for three semesters now. Olivia and Cierra have been volunteering with me for two semesters now; although Tyler and Haylee have joined our group this semester it feels as if they have been here since the beginning. I am very thankful for having these wonderful volunteers, not only to have in my program but to brighten my everyday life.
As it saddens me every semester to say goodbye until the following semester; I am proud to say I will retain at least half of my volunteers and all of the friendships which have been created.
- Sophomore Program Coordinator and Telecommunications Major,  Jes Wade


Saturday, April 13, 2013

An SVS Chat: Students from an English 104 class sit down with SVS President, Angelina Zulas to discuss civic engagement


25th Annual Lend A Hand Day


Here is a wonderful reflection from PC Ashley Smith on her experience
with the Lend A Hand Day drive & distribution!


I had been a part of LAHD since my joining SVS 2 years ago, but this year I was actually a part of the committee that makes it happen. Every year is an attempt to make LAHD bigger than the last and have more community involvement and awareness. For that, we've instituted the Rock the Cause event to kick off the donation drive. Only 2 years old, it looks to be gaining attention. Due to setbacks in collecting items in a time frame we normally had, we looked to other means of collecting additional items: Resident Hall lost and found and Greek life support. Both proved successful as we actually collected more items than last year (despite the shortened collection time).
Though a significantly less amount of people came through [this year], those who did (many repeat returners) were just as appreciative as ever, and that's what makes it all worth it: knowing that there are people that can benefit from this event and seeing people get such a good deal on clothes. You can't beat free! Hopefully we can get the word out more effectively next year and have even more people share in LAHD. 
- Ashley Smith, PC at Boys and Girls Club Muncie

ICC Conference 2013


Ball State's SVS sent a group of Program Coordinators to the
Indiana Campus Compact Conference on April, 5 2013.
Here are some reflections from their experiences.

I had way too much fun at ICC for waking up at 7am on a Friday. It was a great bonding experience between me and the girls that went. I got to know them more on a personal level from the group sharing. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I got to the conference; however the breakout sessions really put my life into perspective. This conference coerced me into thinking about my future and what I can accomplish with life.
- Jes Wade, PC at Boys and Girls Club Muncie
Indiana Campus Compact [held] a fantastic conference. The speakers renewed my desire to be civically engaged. At first, listening to the speakers describe all of their goals and accomplishments made me feel guilty because I felt like I hadn't been doing enough for my community. However, as the conference went on, I became inspired to put more effort into making my community a better place. I even wrote out a step by step process to implement a new volunteer program I have wanted to establish since last semester. Yesterday, I took the first step of that plan and can't wait to see how the whole idea turns out. I encourage everybody to attend the conference because I believe everybody could benefit from attending Indiana Campus Compact [Conference]. I know I certainly did.   
- Jessica Burger, PC at  Ross Community Center, Inc.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

8th Annual Spring Fling

It's time that time of year again, where we celebrate Spring with those in full bloom.

Do you like throwing themed parties? Interested in spending time with people from a different generation?
Volunteer for Spring Fling!

Join SVS on April 20th, 2013 from 12:30PM until 5:00PM as we celebrate the new season. Volunteers will serve at local nursing homes to put on spring parties for the residents. Volunteers will help set up, run, and tear down the party. They will also participate in various activities with the residents.

Transportation will be provided!

We will be hosting at four separate nursing homes with four separate themes:
> Patriotic @ Liberty Village
> Luau @ Lynd House
> Western @ Parkview Nursing Home
> Under the Sea @ Willowbend Living Center

Pick one and sign up today! www.bsu.edu/svs


Friday, March 29, 2013

Homelessness Panel - WCRD 91.3 - 5:30 PM tonight

Tune into WCRD 91.3 tonight at 5:30 to listen to a panel discussion on homelessness in Delaware County. One of our own, Vic Scotland, will be talking about his volunteer experience working with this population among a panel of other community members. 




Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Lend A Hand Day Update

1,884 items have been collected so far for the Lend A Hand Day drive including clothes, toiletries, and cleaning supplies!

SVS challenges you to help us get to 2,000 donations by Monday, April 1. Can you dig it?!

Interested in volunteering for the distribution? Call us at 765 285 3535

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Lend A Hand Day drive

The Lend A Hand Day Drive has been officially kicked off!!!

Last night, the Rock the Cause concert was a great time for all and we collected some fabulous items. Thank you to everyone who made the event so special!
It's a pretty beautiful thing to see so many different, integral parts of the local community unite for a cause.

IPR./WCRD/WBST's  The Scene will feature the concert in the near future on their live music program featuring the best of Midwest talent recorded live in Central Indiana venues.

Keep the donations coming! The collection barrels will be set up around campus throughout the semester until the distribution at the YWCA on April 6th. Items can also be donated to the SVS office (SC 136) directly.
For any questions, contact Michelle Kailey at mrkailey@bsu.edu or 765-285-1094.

RESIDENCE HALLS: This is a competition!!! The hall who collects the most will receive special recognition from SVS!


UPDATE: RESIDENCE HALL WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!

Congratulations Mysch/Hurst!
PCs Ashley Smith (second from left) and Jes Wade (far right) presented the award to President and Vice President of Mysch/Hurst for their contribution to the LAHD collection.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Cool things coming up for the Muncie community!!!

Lend a Hand Day kickoff concert
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013 
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Ball State Student Center Ballroom
Cost of entry: one personal care item donation
ALL are welcome!!!

Lineup: Kaitlin Klotz, Nor Heart, Coyotes, Scarlett Hill
Things to enjoy: FREE portraits and makeshift photobooth

Help us enjoy good music & fun activities, get up to date information on SVS, Women's Rugby, Dance Marathon, and the Glue & Scissors Society, and gather donations for the Lend A Hand drive. Donations will be distributed on April 6th, 2013. 

Those in need whom live in the Muncie community are welcome to come out to the distribution on 4/6/13 at the downtown YWCA. SVS will set up a free-of-charge "one-stop shop" for personal care items, clothing, cleaning supplies, and much more!
  If you would like to volunteer for this shop, log on to the database at www.bsu.edu/svs after Spring Break.
 

Dr. Seuss Literacy & Arts Fair
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013
9:30am - 12:30pm
Maring-Hunt Library
All kiddos welcome!!!
 Kids can enjoy fun activities throughout the morning that promote creativity and education.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please visit our database at www.bsu.edu/svs.

Monday, January 21, 2013

6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

A day on... not a day off!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said,  
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?"

The MLK Day of Service was called into action in order to honor the legacy of the civil rights hero and to implement into modern day society the element of community service and engagement his actions emphasized.

Many students embarked on service among the community today. The sites visited included ARF, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, the Boy's and Girl's Club, Second Harvest Food Bank, Minnetrista, and Habitat for Humanity.

Check out some of the pictures from today's event!

 





For more pictures, check out our facebook album!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

SPRING 2013 HAS BEGUN!

 
The Program Coordinators (many pictured above) are ready to get the year started with their weekly programs and volunteers!

The Volunteer Recruitment Fair was held on January 16th, 2013 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. At the end of the day, we had a volunteer count of 603. At yesterday's Program Coordinator meeting, the volunteer count was 648! The activism among the Ball State community is off to an incredible start!
CLICK HERE to check out some pictures from the event! 

Monday is the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service... a day ON not a day OFF! There are only a few volunteer spots still open. One opportunity is located at ARF and the other is a children's education program. They last from 11:30 until 3:30.
Make sure to log on to our database to sign up!
Check back for an update early in the week!