COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES & FUNDRAISING IDEAS TAMIU Psychology Club

LETS VOTE ON WHAT TO ATTEND! OR… LETS ATTEND THEM ALL! : ) COMMITTEE!! Community Service Opportunities

Webb County Freedom Riders: Ongoing Freedom Riders Sidewalker/Therapy Assistant Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester (Flexible) 466 Falcon Dr., Laredo, TX Mission: of Freedom Riders is to assist victims of domestic violence and child abuse through therapeutic horsemanship. Volunteer Shifts Tuesdays: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Flexible) Thursdays: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Flexible) There are four classes a day. Each class is an hour. Volunteers have the option of staying for all four classes or helping out with one or two classes.

Webb County Freedom Riders: Ongoing (cont) Is it required to sign-up for this event in order to volunteer? Yes, if interested in volunteering please fill out the following formform AGQbckLSSSNSS2uf8M/viewform AGQbckLSSSNSS2uf8M/viewform Report to: Liza Gonzalez Volunteer Duties Volunteers will assist student through their therapy. They will be side walking by the horse supporting the rider or leading the horse. They will also help wash horses and set up for each activity for the day. Dress Code Jeans, closed-toe shoes, and comfortable t-shirts

Gear-Up College Fair: September 27 Location: TAMIU Student Center Ballroom Mission: Expose Class of 2017 (high school sophomores) to higher education opportunities. Volunteer Shifts Shift 1: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Shift 2: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Shift 3: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Shift 4: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Volunteers interested in signing up may do so by clicking here:here BMuviQhTKs6I5Zk/viewform BMuviQhTKs6I5Zk/viewform

Gear-Up College Fair: September 27 (cont) Volunteer Duties greeters, assist college representatives with materials, assist during lunch, assist at sign-in table Dress Code No shorts/No ripped jeans Maroon TAMIU T-shirt preferred or organization t- shirt Report to: Martha Trevino

Seeds of Change Festival Casa Yoga & South Texas Yoga Foundation Location: Saturday, October 18th at the Unitrade Stadium Mission: the theme of the festival "Seeds of Change" will resonate throughout every part of the event as they promote local artisans, vendors, and an active lifestyle. Volunteer Shifts Shift 1: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Shift 2: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Seeds of Change Festival: October 18 (cont) Is it required to sign-up for this event in order to volunteer? Yes, volunteers interested in signing up may do so by clicking here:here p_Bhj1-GOCsfxdw/viewform p_Bhj1-GOCsfxdw/viewform Volunteer Duties setting up booths/signage, running kids booths/activities, assisting with small tasks and delivering items from one area of field to another Dress Code Fitness Report to: Alli Flores

3 rd Annual Halloween Party at Bethany House October 25 th Location: 819 Hidalgo St, Laredo, TX Mission: provide fun activities for children Volunteer shifts: 2-5, 1-3, or 3-5

WE HAVE SOME GREAT IDEAS AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL! COMMITTEE! Fundraising Ideas

Fundraisers with Applebee’s Location: 7601 San Dario Ave, Laredo, TX Mission: help your organization raise funds to support local community efforts Dining to Donate  Details:  Event may be scheduled any day  It will run all day  1 event per month

Fundraisers with Applebee’s (Cont.)  Duties:  Print and distribute flyers to potential attendees  10% of all food and beverage sales from individual checks who present promotional flyer will be donated Flapjack Fundraiser  Details:  During non-business hrs (manager approval)  Sell up to 300 tickets and provide volunteers  Majority of ticket sales revenue minus $3 per attendee ($7 ticket)

Fundraisers with Applebee’s (Cont.)  Duties  Review Charity Guide  Create flyers and tickets  Sell tickets and promote the event  Volunteer and have fun!

5k Possible ideas for 5k:  Stress walk  Walk it off Perks:  On campus  Just need sponsors  No food purchasing/food handlers permit needed

Sponsors The TAMIU Psychology Club can have sponsors donate money year round to our account Ex. SWPA (Candy Hein, family & friends, and Rebecka our Prez.)