The Graduate Student Center

Work with Local Schools
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 1:00 AM - 1:05 PM
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Enjoy Helping Young Children?? Consider Tutoring Once a Week! Get Involved! Make a Difference!

Penn Partnership Schools:
Penn Alexander @ 43rd & Locust, Henry C. Lea @ 47th & Locust, or Alexander Wilson @ 46th & Woodland

Tutor Once A Week: Come once a week for 50-90 minutes to work one-on-one with a student either during (9AM - 3PM) or afterschool (3 - 4:30PM). Tutor selects math or literacy, selects a grade preference (K-8) School makes a match with a classroom teacher. Teacher supplies tutoring materials. Tutoring days and times will be emailed to interested students in midSeptember. Tutoring will begin Monday, October 1, 2007

Help With Special Events:
One time events: Assist with one time events, such as judging science fair projects or helping with school festivals in writing, math and more! Penn students who select this option will be emailed as events are announced.

Co-direct a Club: Run an afterschool club with a classroom teacher for a group of 12 students for 6 to 10 weeks. Teacher and Penn student determine club topic and jointly prepare materials.

Email Ann Kreidle kreidlea@gse.upenn.edu to get involved. Let us know if you would like to tutor, help with special events or co-direct a club. A schedule of opportunities will be emailed to you by September 22. Tutoring starts October 1.
Itinerary:

Does your office have furniture you no longer need?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 2:05 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Mayor's Office for the Reentry of Ex-Offenders is requesting the donation of any desks, chairs, book shelves and filing cabinets for our new One-Stop Center that are no longer needed by the University of Pennsylvania. We have similar requests from other agencies also. Your generosity is appreciated. Contact Isabel Mapp at 898-2020 or send an e-mail: sammapp@pobox.upenn.edu for details.
Itinerary:

Penn VIPS WorkPlace Mentoring Program
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 4:15 PM - 9:25 PM
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Not too late! Join us as we mentor students from Shaw Middle School once a month. Help a 7th grade student explore careers and gain exposure to a University setting. Contact Isabel Mapp at 898-2020 or send an e-mail: sammapp@pobox.upenn.edu for additional information and /or to volunteer for this program.
Itinerary:

Give Back to Philadelphia Youth with the Penn-Edison Program
Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
North Philadelphia
The Penn-Edison Partnership is a long-standing academic enrichment program consisting of both graduate and undergraduate volunteers across the University. On Monday mornings each week, volunteers work with 12th graders at Edison-Fareira High School in North Philly, helping them develop their reading and writing skills and also giving some guidance on the college application process. The group usually leaves campus by 9 AM and return by 11:30 AM. While the time commitment is not great, you can have a tremendous impact. Come help local youth while developing your teaching skills, whether or not you've taught before. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY to participate!! For more information or to volunteer, contact Nicole Maurantonio.
Itinerary:

GSC Participating Events	Other Communty Service Opportunities


	Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Other Community Service Events Work with Local Schools Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 1:00 AM - 1:05 PM varies Enjoy Helping Young Children?? Consider Tutoring Once a Week! Get Involved! Make a Difference! Penn Partnership Schools: Penn Alexander @ 43rd & Locust, Henry C. Lea @ 47th & Locust, or Alexander Wilson @ 46th & Woodland Tutor Once A Week: Come once a week for 50-90 minutes to work one-on-one with a student either during (9AM - 3PM) or afterschool (3 - 4:30PM). Tutor selects math or literacy, selects a grade preference (K-8) School makes a match with a classroom teacher. Teacher supplies tutoring materials. Tutoring days and times will be emailed to interested students in midSeptember. Tutoring will begin Monday, October 1, 2007 Help With Special Events: One time events: Assist with one time events, such as judging science fair projects or helping with school festivals in writing, math and more! Penn students who select this option will be emailed as events are announced. Co-direct a Club: Run an afterschool club with a classroom teacher for a group of 12 students for 6 to 10 weeks. Teacher and Penn student determine club topic and jointly prepare materials. Email Ann Kreidle kreidlea@gse.upenn.edu to get involved. Let us know if you would like to tutor, help with special events or co-direct a club. A schedule of opportunities will be emailed to you by September 22. Tutoring starts October 1. *Itinerary:* Does your office have furniture you no longer need? Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 2:05 AM - 5:00 PM varies The Mayor's Office for the Reentry of Ex-Offenders is requesting the donation of any desks, chairs, book shelves and filing cabinets for our new One-Stop Center that are no longer needed by the University of Pennsylvania. We have similar requests from other agencies also. Your generosity is appreciated. Contact Isabel Mapp at 898-2020 or send an e-mail: sammapp@pobox.upenn.edu for details. *Itinerary:* Penn VIPS WorkPlace Mentoring Program Thursday, February 12, 2009, 4:15 PM - 9:25 PM varies Not too late! Join us as we mentor students from Shaw Middle School once a month. Help a 7th grade student explore careers and gain exposure to a University setting. Contact Isabel Mapp at 898-2020 or send an e-mail: sammapp@pobox.upenn.edu for additional information and /or to volunteer for this program. *Itinerary:* Give Back to Philadelphia Youth with the Penn-Edison Program Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM North Philadelphia The Penn-Edison Partnership is a long-standing academic enrichment program consisting of both graduate and undergraduate volunteers across the University. On Monday mornings each week, volunteers work with 12th graders at Edison-Fareira High School in North Philly, helping them develop their reading and writing skills and also giving some guidance on the college application process. The group usually leaves campus by 9 AM and return by 11:30 AM. While the time commitment is not great, you can have a tremendous impact. Come help local youth while developing your teaching skills, whether or not you've taught before. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY to participate!! For more information or to volunteer, contact Nicole Maurantonio. *Itinerary:*