Department of Campus Life
Volunteer Services
Alternative
Spring Break: New York
March 8 - 14, 2009
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New York Restoration |
Information
Session:
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
SAC Student Organization Suite
11:30 AM - Noon
The Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Program will take place during the week of March 8 – 14 in New York City! Students will engage in community-based service projects during the University’s designated Spring Break vacation to develop an understanding and appreciation of the issues people across the world encounter daily. Students will walk away from the experience with a deeper understanding of volunteerism, community service and activism to help create change!
New York City Restoration Project
Celebrated entertainer Bette Midler founded the nonprofit New
York Restoration Project (NYRP) in 1995 in the belief that
clean, green neighborhoods are fundamental to the quality of
life, and that every community in New York City deserves an
oasis of natural beauty. Seeing many parks and open spaces in
dire need of cleanup and restoration, Ms. Midler created NYRP to
be the "conservancy of forgotten places," particularly in New
York City's underserved communities.
NYRP has made a substantial impact on the economic and social
revitalization of underserved communities. They’ve grown into an
effective and admired partner with public agencies that are
reshaping the urban environment. NYRP is now one of the leading
partners of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
in developing underused and new parkland. Through our park and
garden restoration, environmental education, and public
programs, NYRP has become an important catalyst for sustainable
community development.
Volunteers for the NYRP would provide services in
the organizations green initiatives including restoring
community parks, planting trees, beautifying community gardens
and horticultural and environmental education, especially in the
underserved communities of the five boroughs.
Participation Cost
$250.00 per student; cost includes: 7 days
and 6 nights, travel and lodging accommodations, city
transportation, free participation in all University scheduled
activities, events and programs. This excludes all night-life
activities and some meals.
Guidelines
Students must: (1) be a registered Clayton State student, (2) submit a completed application, (3) complete an interview, (4) review and sign all University required documents, and (6) submit the full $250.00 payment by January 23, 2009.
Click here to download the application.
The deadline to submit your Application is December 12, 2008. Email application submissions will not be accepted.
Complete the application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If necessary, attach additional sheets with your essay responses.
Clayton State will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in University activities, events, programs and services. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in Alternative Spring Break should contact contact Louise Bedrossian LouiseBedrossian@clayton.edu.
For
additional questions, contact the Department of Campus Life at
(678) 466 – 5433 or email
Volunteer@clayton.edu