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The
Social Welfare Undergraduate Newsletter
Fall
2006 Semester
Issue # 3
Sunday, September 4, 2006
SPECIAL
COMMUNITY SERVICE COURSES ISSUE
This is an irregular
publication for the undergraduate population and their friends from
sherman boyson, the undergraduate advisor
Drop-in advising
every day in Haviland 219 from 9 a.m. to Noon, and 1 to 4 p.m.
If your email
reader cannot read the text formatting of this newsletter, you can
request an unformatted version by contacting the Undergraduate Advisor
Postings to
this list are for informational purposes only and do not constitute
endorsement by the School of Social Welfare or the University of
California.
1)
CAL CORPS: SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL ACTION
and
CAL CORPS: SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL ACTION: SOUTH BERKELEY
Cal Corps has
a long tradition of offering opportunities to do community service
thru Social Welfare. This is a service learning course that provides
the opportunity to explore the root causes and real solutions of
important social issues, while also discussing the meaning of service.
The course is a chance to connect to the community beyond campus,
consider your role in shaping a better world, and spend your extracurricular
time meaningfully.
Location: 201
Haviland Time: Mondays, 6 to 8 pm.
First meeting: Monday September 11th
For more info,
contact Tina Cheung at sisadecal@gmail.com or check the website:
calcorps.berkeley.edu
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SOCIAL
ISSUES, SOCIAL ACTION: SOUTH BERKELEY
SW 97/197, Section 3 -- 2-3 units
Wednesdays, 5pm to 6:30pm
After all the
success of their main community service program, Cal Corps has now
devoted a section specifically to South Berkeley. The Social Issues
Social Action- South Berkeley DeCal -- offers students the opportunity
to work towards social change through a regular volunteer placement
in the local community and support through a classroom discussion
on issues, such as hunger & homelessness, environmental initiatives,
and education. Come join us in a semester of service, learning,
fun, and camaraderie while earning 2 or 3 units. Meetings are Wednesdays
5pm-6:30pm in 201 Haviland. Class starts Sept 13th! Email sisaberkeley@gmail.com
for more information.
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2)
CASE MANAGEMENT WITH THE HOMELESS
SW 197, Section 2 2-3 units
Introductory Session: Thursday, Sept 7th at 5pm in 5 Haviland
THIS is an amazing
opportunity. Professor Paul Terrell, long time teacher of Social
Welfare Policy, has received a grant to operate a year long field
studies class that will provide a small number of undergraduates
the opportunity to develop social work case management skills with
homeless clients.
Students will
work with the Multi-Service Center of the Berkeley Food and Housing
Project, Berkeley's largest provider of both emergency and long-term
programs for the homeless, participating in a variety of direct
service activities. Under BFHP supervision, students will learn
and practice skills to assist homeless individuals and families
in accessing housing and other vital life services.
A two-hour seminar,
conducted by Professor Paul Terrell, and Geoff Green, BFHP Associate
Director will acquaint students with broader practice, community,
and policy issues related to American homelessness.
Interested majors
should attend our introductory class session, Thursday, September
7, 5-6 p.m. in Room 5 Haviland. Enrollment will be limited to 4
students.
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3) YOUTH
SUPPORT PROGRAM: MENTORING STUDENTS AT WILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
SW 97/197, Section
5
The Youth Support
Program is a mentoring and tutoring program that works through Willard
Middle School. The school is located close to campus (about 6 blocks
down Telegraph) and is unique in many ways.
We ask you to
commit 3 hours a week to mentoring your student. The great part
of our program is that you schedule your commitment hours at your
leisure. You can spend those 3 hours during the day, on the weekend
or in the evening. Whenever you make the time, you and your mentee
can hang out, work on homework, go to the movies or talk on the
phone. It is up to you!
Our program
is in cooperation with the School of Social Welfare and the School
of Education at Cal. Therefore, you receive 1 or 2 units per semester
for you work in the program. You must be available on Wednesdays
from 46 to meet with the class and check in regarding your mentee
relationship. There is no "coursework" involved and you
have the flexibility to mentor when you can.
Our other requirements
include attending special events throughout the year (some on weekends
or at night) and completing a community service day in the spring.
We support you throughout the year and make sure you are getting
the most out of the program.
If you are interested,
please contact Dawn Brown at dabrown@bacr.org or at 510 644 6228.
Please take
this opportunity and make a difference in a child's life. It will
change your life, too.
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MORE
INFO ON OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE PUBLISHED
SOON --- HOPEFULLY TUESDAY!
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