Don’t forget: Monday July 20 is the deadline to register to vote in Aug. 18 primary. You can do that at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
And even if you think you’re registered, don’t forget to double-check at BeReadyToVote.org to make sure your voter registration status is still active.
Nelson Mandela International Day, which has enjoyed 10 years of global support and solidarity since it was launched in 2009, is celebrated on July 18, 2020.
In 2019, the Nelson Mandela Foundation launched a new Mandela Day strategy, titled Mandela Day: The Next Chapter, to mark the tenth anniversary of the initiative. The next 10 years are focused on mobilizing people, governments, civil society and corporations to focus on five areas:
education and literacy
food and nutrition
shelter
sanitation
active citizenship
Online Student Life & Leadership, the Center for International Programs and the Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement have put together an International Community Engagement experience using Padlet technology to connect our SPC family with resources that help them engage with the priorities of Nelson Mandela.
Learn more about Nelson Mandela Day here:
https://padlet.com/ebertbrandie/SPCNelsonMandelaDay
Please feel free to reach out with questions to newsom.tara@spcollege.edu
Voting by mail is easy, safe and reliable. Your ballot comes straight to your home, and you just mail or drop off when completed. If you change your mind, you can bring your ballot to the polling place on the day of the election and vote in person.
A ballot must be requested no later than 5 p.m. ten days prior to an election in order for the Elections office to mail it to you. After that, you may still pick up a mail ballot through the day before the election.
Check out the Supervisor of Elections website to sign up today. Log on to VotePinellas.com today to request your mail in ballot.
Did you know you can volunteer online and make a real impact? There’s a whole lot of good that can come from online volunteering. All you need to make a difference is an internet connection.
Volunteering online lets you donate your virtual time to a cause space that matters, which means you can make a difference, even if you can’t go physically volunteer somewhere.
Check out the list below to learn about a few different ways you can create REAL impact through online action.
If you’re looking to take your online volunteering worldwide, this is the place to start. UNV connects you with organizations working for peace and development in need of skills like research, writing, art, and design. There are already over 12,000 volunteers from 187 countries lending their talents to organizations around the globe.
This volunteer search tool is exclusively for online volunteer projects. Each one has a timeline that can range anywhere from an hour to a few weeks. So whether you have an afternoon or several, you can help not-for-profit with tasks like writing thank you letters or editing photos.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, but even they could use a little help sometimes. Help make their collections more accessible by volunteering online to transcribe historical documents or edit Wikipedia articles related to their artifacts and research.
Operated by Amnesty International, this network of digital volunteers helps conduct research into global human rights violations. Volunteers have used their phones and computers to verify the location of oil spills, find evidence of drone strikes, and flag abusive tweets to women politicians in India.
For those fluent in more than one language, check out this nonprofit that combines language skills with humanitarian aid. Volunteers provide translations (10 million words a year!) to international organizations that focus on crisis relief, health and education.
Here’s a perfect example of technology being used for good. Become a volunteer to help the Crisis Text Line continue to offer free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. If you’re at least 18 and can commit to volunteering four hours each week, you can apply to be trained for free.
Zooniverse is a platform for people-powered research that literally wouldn’t be possible (or practical) without the help of online volunteers. Spend as much or as little time as you’d like identifying endangered animals, classifying galaxy systems, or transcribing Shakespearean manuscripts.
Founded in 1971, this may just be the virtual volunteering effort that started it all. The goal is to create the largest digital library, and so far they’ve amassed 59,000 free eBooks. Volunteer by donating eligible materials, transcribing books into a digital form, or proofreading others’ work.
DoSomething empowers young people to enact social change both online or off. Volunteer online through one of our campaigns to help solve real-world problems. DoSomething members have used the internet to successfully urge Apple to diversify their emojis, change the dictionary definition of “Black/black”, and create the largest crowdsourced anti-bullying guide.
For more information, go to DOSOMETHING.org and always feel free to contact the Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement at newsom.tara@spcollege.edu.
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask for help! We are in this together! SPC is here to help you move forward both personally and professionally. Our community partners can help connect you with much needed resources:
Florida Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry: http://www.floridadreamcenter.org/services
RCS is open to support our students: https://rcspinellas.org/
RCS Food Pantry is located at 700 Druid Road, Clearwater. Students need to call the food bank before they come in at 727.443.4031
St. Pete Free Clinic can also provide support: https://stpetersburgfreeclinic.org/
Metro Inclusive can assist: https://www.metrotampabay.org/
Additional phone numbers to call for food pantry locations:
North County coverage – The Shepherd Center – 727-939-1400
Clearwater coverage – RCS – 727-443-4031
Mid-County coverage – Florida Dream Center – 727-851-9074
South County coverage – St. Pete Free Clinic – 727-821-1200
Join the Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement and Student Life NEXT FRIDAY, Feb. 14, for Dell Holmes Park clean-up!
Keep Pinellas Beautiful
Volunteer Clean up 9–11am
Dell Holmes Park St. Pete
For more info contact:
Jason Nicholson, Student Life & Leadership Coordinator
St. Petersburg College | Downtown and Midtown Centers
727.614.7209 | nicholson.jason@spcollege.edu
Volunteers are needed at the RCS Midtown Food Pantry.
Days/Hours Needed:
Monday’s and every other Wednesday from 9am until 1pm to assist with both the RCS Express Center and the SPC Food Pantry.
Friday’s from 9:30 until 1:30pm to assist with the SPC Food Pantry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Melvin Thomas
Executive Director of Food Distribution
727.443.4031 ext 501 (o)|727.771.5158 (c)
700 Druid Road East
Clearwater, FL 33756
RCSPINELLAS.ORG
Titan Debate Mentors are needed to assist coaches and students with debate preparation and research!
AKAdemy Great Debate
SPC Midtown Campus, Room 205 and Computer Lab
Mentoring Needed Every T/Th 6pm-8pm, Feb 4th-March 26th
The AKAdemy Great Debate will be on March 30 @ 7 PM at The Palladium Theater
The AKA AKAdemy will host the third AKAdemy Great Debate for middle and high school students in Pinellas County. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2020 at the Palladium Theater located at 253 5 th Avenue No, St. Petersburg, FL from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
AKA Akademy is excited for this opportunity and believe that debating can help teach students how to learn and how to think critically. The AKA AKAdemy curriculum addresses in the mission to provide programming opportunities focuses on education and scholarships. Participants will benefit from improved critical thinking skills, increased problem-solving abilities and overall academic performance.
For more information, please contact Dr. Tara Newsom, newsom.tara@spcollege.edu
The Community Colleges for International Development’s conference is taking place at the Trade Winds hotel (5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL) on St. Pete beach on Feb. 6-9.
This is your chance to have a taste of international issues and earn volunteer hours.
Parking will be free for students as well at the hotel.
Volunteer Needs:
Thursday, 2/6 4-6 volunteers 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bag stuffing and event preparation and volunteer training
Friday, 2/7 2 Volunteers 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon Registration desk and workshop guides
2 Volunteers 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Registration desk and workshop guides
Saturday 2/8 3 Volunteers 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon Registration desk and workshop guides
3 Volunteers 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Registration desk and workshop guides
Sunday 2/9 3 Volunteers 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon Registration desk and workshop guides
3 Volunteers 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Registration desk and workshop guides
Localtopia is looking for students who are interested in participating & volunteering in St. Petersburg’s beloved festival celebrating St.Petersburg!
This is a fun way to earn service hours and get a coveted KSPL T-shirt (no “volunteer” on it, and no sponsor logos), plus those who are of drinking age can get beer tickets too.
You can volunteer for a variety of tasks. You’ll find them all on the Signup Genius form we use to register those who wish to volunteer.