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Tater Drop: July 12th
We invite the local community to join Virginia Tech's Upward Bound/Talent Search students in a a local community service project on Saturday, July 12, 2008 . The Society of St Andrew works with farms all across Virginia to help collect excess agricultural products and distribute them to needy families across Southwest Virginia. This Saturday several thousand pounds of sweet potatoes will be dropped off and bagged to be distributed by the Second Harvest Food Bank in Salem.
In fact, forty thousand pounds will be dropped off for this event. While all of our Upward Bound students will be in attendance, we could really use your help. The project should only take about 2-3 hours and any time you can give will be appreciated.
The bagging will take place in the Duck pond Overflow Lot on Oak Lane at the corner of Duck pond Drive. Set up will begin at 1:00 p.m with the potatoes being bagged starting at 1:30.
Potatoes will be distributed to the network of relief organizations all across Southwest Virginia that are served by the Second Harvest Food Bank in Salem.
The Tech Potato Drop is co-sponsored by the Service-Learning Center, The Society of St Andrew and The Second Harvest Food Bank of Salem.
For more information, contact Perry Martin at
Hokie Hands Trailer Developed
To support the ongoing efforts of Virginia Tech students and staff to be actively engaged in service to the community, the Service-Learning Center has created the Hokie Hands Trailer. This trailer is stocked with tools, supplies, and safety equipment to support hands-on service projects involving Virginia Tech students and staff. Check back on this website for more information in the coming weeks.
Summer Counselors Needed
Summer Counselors Needed:
Tutor Counselor:
Live-in tutor counselors needed for the Virginia Tech upward bound program. counselors supervise the dorm, plan activities, give academic and social guidance to students, provide tutoring and monitor student performance. tc?s are also expected to help motivate and encourage students to work hard, academically, during the summer and to act as role models for students.
Counselors will be available to Upward Bound students 24 hours per day to provide individualized tutoring and personal support, as needed. Tutor/counselors will consistently attempt to facilitate and maintain a staff ?team? spirit in conducting all summer program activities
IN ADDITION, COUNSELORS FORM MANY LONGSTANDING BONDS WITH STUDENTS WHO VIEW THEM AS ROLE MODELS. THIS JOB IS HARD WORK-BUT IT IS VERY REWARDING.
UPWARD BOUND IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME high school STUDENTS AND/OR STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS HAVE NEVER ATTENDED COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM RUNS JUNE 21-August 1, ON THE VIRGINIA TECH CAMPUS.
COUNSELORS RECEIVE TWO WEEKENDS OFF, and other days as scheduled, DURING THE SIX WEEKS. In addition to salary, BENEFITS INCLUDE ROOM AND BOARD AND ACCESS TO CAMPUS HEALTH CARE.
Dorm Coordinator:
Dorm Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the dorm during the summer. Coordinators supervise tutor counselors, schedule employees, maintain paperwork regarding student activities, plan regular employee meetings and act as liaison with year-round full-time staff. Dorm coordinator is also responsible for supervising six or fewer ?Bridge? students who will be taking classes at virginia tech. Must be 21 years or older.
Interested applicants can visit
send applications to:
Latanya Walker, Assistant Director
Virginia Tech Upward Bound
hillcrest Hall-Lower Level (0146)
Virginia Tech 24061