Volunteer Opportunities in May
Dear Penn Community, Following is our monthly posting of community service opportunities. Please contact me via e-mail at sammapp@pobox.upenn.edu, or phone at (215) 898-2020 to volunteer for the programs. --Isabel Mapp, Associate Director, Faculty, Staff and Alumni Volunteer Services; Director, Penn VIPS, Center for Community Partnerships |
Teach a computer class and/or basic job readiness skills at University City High School for one or two days a week, 5:15-7 p.m. Help participants develop resumes and cover letters. Teach participants how to do job searches on the internet. Classes are scheduled to begin on May 23.
Participate in Career Day at Comegys School: The school, in West Philadelphia on 51st and Greenway Avenues, will be having a Career Day, Thursday, May 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Talk to pre-k through 5th graders about your career as an Architect; Dental Hygienist; Accountant; Construction Worker; Musician; Artist; Dancer.
Join the Scholarship Committee: Each year, Penn VIPS provides 5 non-tuition scholarships to graduating seniors that are college-bound. The students attend University City, West Philadelphia, Bartram, Overbrook and Parkway High Schools. Join the committee and help us fundraise, make the selections and plan the program.
Help Prepare A University City High School Student for the World of
Work: Hire them to do general office work and expose them to their areas
of interest. We have students interested in the medicine, law, computers,
business, transportation and much, much more!
Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 32, May 9, 2000