UMaine Class of 2014 to Participate in New ‘Day of Service’
Contact: Lisa Morin, (207) 581-4194
ORONO — The University of Maine Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and First and Second Year Programs are sponsoring the first-ever UMaine Welcome Weekend Day of Service on the afternoon of Aug. 28.
Occurring on the first week that students arrive at UMaine — Aug. 27-Sept. 3 — the Welcome Weekend Day of Service is an opportunity for more than 1,500 first-year UMaine students to participate in volunteer activities at community organizations in the greater Old Town, Orono and Bangor areas. Led by student leaders, faculty and staff, first-year students are volunteering at community organizations while at the same time gaining a better understanding of the organizations and their missions.
Volunteer activities include painting, light cleaning, trail maintenance and gardening, in addition to tasks specific to participating non-profit organizations.
Lisa Morin of the Bodwell Center can be reached for additional information at (207) 581-4194, or by email at lisa.morin@umit.maine.edu.
An orientation meeting for student leaders, faculty and staff who are leading projects is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 26 from 12:30-2 p.m. in Room 101, Neville Hall.