Trip Leaders Needed for August Welcome Weekend Day of Service
More than 1,500 first-year UMaine students will volunteer at local community organizations Aug. 27, and organizers at the university’s Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and First and Second Year Programs are appealing for faculty, staff and students to volunteer to help lead the projects.
“Being a trip leader is a great way to get to know incoming students and to share your experiences at the University of Maine,” says Lauren Wagner of the Bodwell Center. “Not only will this day help the community, but it will also benefit first year students by engaging them in service and getting to know each other.”
Last year, approximately 800 students volunteered at more than 40 organizations and logged 2,670 hours. Community members applauded the contributions.
“Thank you so much for the wonderful, energetic, good-natured, community-spirited young people you sent our way-and their leaders…. you are keeping Maine Maine,” Lucy Quimby, director of Bangor Land Trust, said.
Responsibilities of a trip leader include becoming familiar with an organization and its project, keeping student volunteers engaged and motivated during the project, and initiating students in a discussion about the work they have completed. Trip leaders also must attend one training session at the end of July or August.
To register to become a trip leader or for more information, contact Lauren Wagner or Lisa Morin at [ mailto:Lauren.wagner@umit.maine.ed ]Lauren.wagner@umit.maine.edu or lisa.morin@umit.maine.edu, or call 581-1796.
Contact: Lauren Wagner or Lisa Morin, 581-1796