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Begin your service requirement in fall quarter and work gradually toward the May 10, 2010 deadline. You must complete 30 service hours, three of which must be for the Alumni Association to renew your Alumni Scholarship. Up to 20 service hours may be performed with a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in LA county.
* Alumni Association Service
Alumni Association service may be completed by volunteering for projects and events produced by AA staff for alumni. All Alumni Association projects take place on the UCLA campus unless noted. Service in leadership positions in the Alumni Scholars Club and Student Alumni Association count as Alumni Association service. Attending ASC Quarterly meetings do not count toward the three-hour Alumni Association minimum.
* UCLA Service
UCLA service may be completed through any UCLA department, service organization or club. The service must not be paid in any way or done for course credit.
* Los Angeles Community Service
Los Angeles community service may be completed through a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Volunteer hours proselytizing religious and partisan political groups are not eligible. The service must be unpaid, charitable and take place within Los Angeles County.
For additional volunteer opportunities, check out the new UCLA Volunteer Website by clicking here.
Time: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: UCLA Blood & Platelet Center, Recruitment Office at 1015 Gayley Ave.
Description: Work for a few hours a week calling former blood and platelet donors to schedule appointments for continued donation in order to ensure blood and platelet supply for patients. There are also occasional opportunities to assist in blood drives on the UCLA campus.
Attire: Student casual
Number of Volunteers: 6 per day
Contact: Campusvolunteers@alumnischolarsclub.org
Include in e-mail: Name, contact number, email address, availability
Time: Weekly, Wednesdays 4 - 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Wednesday baking at the Hillel house at UCLA (567 Hilgard Ave.); Thursday selling on Bruin Walk
Description: Students bake and sell delicious challah bread to raise money and advocate for victims of genocide in Darfur. A fun, social way to make a difference in the world.
Attire: Student casual
Number of Volunteers: Unlimited
Contact: campusvolunteers@alumnischolarsclub.org
Include in e-mail: Name, e-mail address and shift preference
Time: Weekly, Monday through Sunday (7 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
Where: Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Description: Students get the opportunity to help nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals care for the patients while getting hands-on experience in interesting hospital departments such as Labor and Delivery, Surgery, and the ER.
Attire: Event t-shirt
Number of Volunteers: As many as want to come!
Contact: campusvolunteers@alumnischolarsclub.org