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Volunteerism
 Volunteerism, or community service, is action taken to meet the needs of others and to better the community as a whole. Community service may be undertaken as a one-time event or a regular commitment over time; it may be performed as part of a group or individually; it is the right and responsibility of every member of society.
Benefits of volunteerism:
- gaining work experience
- exploring social issues
- working with diverse groups of people
- exercising leadership skills
- connecting classroom theory and practical application
- sharing energy and ideas
- expanding capabilities, and enhancing understanding of the role of citizen
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Volunteer Organizations on Campus
Best Buddies - UST has had a Best Buddies Chapter since 1991. College students are matched with an adult client of The Center, serving people with intellectual disabilities. Occasions for fun and friendship include chapter activities, events with other college chapters and their Buddies, and one-to-one contact. For more information on Best Buddies and to join this group, contact Kent Loftin, State Director for Best Buddies of Texas and UST Best Buddies sponsor, at KentLoftin@bestbuddies.org or 713-525-8478.
Best Buddies will be sponsoring their Annual Fundraising Walk at UST on Saturday, April 30th. To participate or get more information on the event visit the webpage at: www.bestbuddiestexas.org/houstonwalk
ECOS – a group with a mission to improve the environment and raise awareness of its importance. For more information or to join this organization, contact Dr. Maury Harris at wharris@stthom.edu or 713-525-3805.
Literacy Initiative for Today (LIFT) - The UST program helps community members learn the English language. Volunteer instructors and students meet every Saturday on campus for ten weeks of classroom instruction. It is one of the few English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs available on weekends in the area. During these 3-hour sessions both tutor and learner benefit from the learning process. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. The instructor shares his/her knowledge while gaining insight about the learner's culture and experiences. Registration for new students: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Scanlan room,
Jerabeck
Athletic
Center
. Registration fee is $25.00 plus cost of textbook (between $12.00 and $25.00 -- no checks accepted). First day of classes is February 4, 2012.
For more information or to volunteer for this program, call 713-525-3800.
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Find Volunteer Opportunities
UST Connect - All volunteer opportunities sent to UST are listed on UST Connect. Create your free profile and search for volunteer positions under the "Job Search" tab.
Volunteer Houston
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