August 14th, 2018: Issue #1
psbservice@psu.edu or visit us at The Smith Chapel
Exciting Opportunities for the New School Year:
Start with Service
Friday, August 17, 2018 - On-Campus Service
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Reed Union Building, Wintergarden (first floor)

This event takes place on campus and involves a variety of hands on projects that focus on helping different populations in Erie. Each project is sponsored by one of Behrend’s student-led service organizations.
Start with Service in the Community
Sunday, August 19, 2018 - Off-Campus Service
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meet for departure: Reed Union Building, McGarvey Commons

This event offers a variety of off-campus projects where you can meet new people, get to know the Erie community and make an impact through volunteering. Each project is sponsored and facilitated by a student-led service organization.
*Please fill out the registration form and let us know what type of project you would be interested in. Transportation is included.

Penn State Behrend CORE is looking for student volunteers
to become  mentors to 6-8th grade students  in local schools and community centers. Volunteers will commit to attending a local (off campus) mentoring site once a week for the entire school year. Our time is focused on social emotional development and involves fun icebreakers and activities that middle school kids really enjoy. If you love kids, can commit for the school year, and want to make a HUGE difference in a student's life....this opportunity is for you! We know one caring person in a student's life can be that bridge to help them succeed.

PSB CORE is also looking for interns!

Contact Mary A. Baird for more details about mentoring or interning at mab894@psu.edu
The Mentor Project

The Mentor Project at Penn State Behrend works with local schools and education sites to promote positive youth development by forming lasting relationships between Erie youth and trained mentors. As a research-informed program, The Mentor...

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Service in the News:
Who's Who in Civic Engagement?
Chris Fox
Assistant Director of Civic Engagement and the Smith Chapel
Hannah Moran
Coordinator of Civic and Community Engagement
Jan Haring
Staff Assistant
Featuring: Robert Felger
Rob is Behrend's second Food Security Liaison, serving on campus for a year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Among other things, Rob runs The Lion's Pantry, which is our own food pantry on campus for students! Contact Rob at: rmf293@psu.edu , and check out more information at the links below.

Looking Ahead:
Club Showcase:
August 29th from 11-3 PM Reed Front Lawn (Rain site: Reed Union Building)
Student Leadership & Service Fair:
August 30th 11-2 PM Reed Back Lawn (Rain site: Reed Union Building)

Coming up in our next issue we'll be highlighting more service opportunities, and letting you know what's coming in the months ahead. Connect with us at psbservice@psu.edu , or come visit us in
Have a great start to the new school year, and if you're a new student to Behrend: welcome and we can't wait to meet you!

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