RECAP: November Newsletter!!

The November Newsletter is officially in circulation!

Check it out on google docs.

SPH November Newsletter

VOLUNTEER: Pride Center Mailing Party

 Join the Pride Center for a Mailing Party!!

Volunteer at the Pride Center, meet new friends, and help get a mailing delivered to hundreds of homes! 

WHEN: Monday, November 28^th

TIME: 2PM-7PM

WHERE: The Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332 Hudson Avenue, Albany

Tell your friends and we’ll see you then!

 RSVP to Aaron at aholbritter@capitalpridecenter.org

VOLUNTEER: Help Fight AIDS

Hey everyone, 

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity for the end of the semester or for the holiday season, there are some great activities coming up for Help Fight AIDS.

Book Sale

Empire State Plaza   

Concourse Level 

Nov. 15, 16, 17 ~ 10 AM- 4 PM

Book Wrap

Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza

Dec. 3 – Dec. 24

Book and Plush Animal Sale at Crossgates Mall

Dec. 17 – Dec. 24

Sponsor a Person With HIV/AIDS

Holiday Sponsor Program

Nov. 5 - Dec. 20

E-mail or Call (518)482-5602 to Help!

http://www.helpfightaids.com/eventsandstorelocations.html

VOLUNTEER: Holiday Mail for Heroes

This holiday season, the Holiday Mail for Heroes Program (HMFH) will be joining together once again with the American Red Cross to show appreciation and give thanks to our service men and women!  

This coming Monday, Nov. 21^st, we will be making holiday greeting cards to send to our heroes overseas and in our communities. Please, come help to send support, holiday cheer and thanks to our Armed Forces!

We will meet at 10:30 am on Monday at the School of Public Health. Look for a sign up sheet in the GSO office. The room number will be posted shortly.

For more information, please visit: www.redcrossneny.org 

VOLUNTEER: Open House

This Saturday, Nov. 19th is the Open House for prospective students interested in the programs the School of Public Health has to offer. Volunteers are needed to help out. Free lunch is included.

Please contact Caitlin Reid if interested in volunteering.
cmreid@albany.edu

VOLUNTEER: Equinox Thanksiving Dinner

Hello Everyone,

Equinox is looking for volunteers! Students can call the hotline (see below) to sign up. Volunteers are needed to help deliver dinners on Thursday, as well as help clean up on Friday. Please call or go online for more information:

https://pod51009.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=wpGQL878iE6sbtmwetgQxqrEvRSwds4IcZjl4IUSlDjUkGFNP5lONaOdoZk0rUbg2DjnSNAM5xc.&URL=https%3a%2f%2fpod51009.outlook.com%2fowa%2fredir.aspx%3fC%3dj5jtdpipxkSy1lZAOwb8pohhd0Z4ds4I_BvVaPFcOx52-nbBw9bTPfosX5BfzVQbZdTzbUeBzUk.%26URL%3dhttp%3a%2f%2fwww.equinoxinc.org%2fthanksgiving.html
Thanksgiving Day Hotline: (518) 434-0131

VOLUNTEER: Holiday Hunger Appeal

The Food Bank’s largest and most public fundraising appeal takes place each year during the holiday season at Crossgates Mall. Hundreds of volunteers spend a few hours asking shoppers to donate to the Food Bank. Businesses, civic organizations, schools, and families are encouraged to sign up for a full day or just one shift. (November & December Only)

Contact: Jessica Tanner at (518) 786-3691, x295 or jessicat@regionalfoodbank.net

website: http://www.rfbneny.com/volunteer/volunteer-activities/

E-BOARD POSITION OPEN: Treasurer

The SPHRGSO is seeking a qualified candidate to complete the academic year as Treasurer.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: handling reimbursements, maintaining the SPHRGSO ledger, attending bi-weekly E-board meetings, securing awards/funding for SPHRGSO activities, and supporting the functions of other E-board members.

Please nominate yourself by Wed, Nov. 16 with a BRIEF letter indicating your interest, qualifications, and availability to pkheochaon@gmail.com.  The decision for this position will be determined by the current E-board and will be announced by Monday, Nov. 21. Training will begin immediately.

VOLUNTEER: Habitat for Humanity

Hello Everyone! Habitat for Humanity still has November dates but the December build dates are now posted and available for you to sign up online!
Please follow the link to sign up online and join us. http://www.capitaldistricthabitat.org/volunteer/
To see what the volunteers have been working on so far, visit their Construction Blog!!

For additional questions, please contact:

Kelly L Ferguson

Volunteer Coordinator

AmeriCorps State Direct

kelly.ferguson@capitaldistricthabitat.org

Capital District Habitat for Humanity

454 North Pearl Street

Albany, New York 12204

p: 518.462.2993 x 108

f: 518.427.9826