Friday, October 22, 2010

Catholic Volunteer Network - Over 200 service opportunities






Catholic Volunteer Network, established in 1963, is a non-profit membership organization of 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. Currently, more than 10,000 volunteers and lay missioners serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in 108 other countries.

Catholic Volunteer Network publishes and distributes RESPONSE, the most comprehensive handbook of lay mission volunteer opportunities. RESPONSE is distributed free of charge to persons interested in faith-based service and those who promote such service. To request hard copies of RESPONSE, you may call toll-free 1-800-543-5046 or e-mail info@catholicvolunteernetwork.org

We also provide our member programs with recruitment services, training and technical assistance resources including our National Conference, Formation Workshops, Renewal Workshops, and our web based Resource Library.

Catholic Volunteer Network also administers the AmeriCorps Education Awards program for our member programs.

City Year New York Open House

Attend an upcoming Open House!

Come learn more about City Year, network with other young people who want to make a difference, complete an application and begin your journey to changing the world.
Friends and family are welcome, too!

Monday, November 1, 2010@6:30 pm
At the City Year New York office20 West 22nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010Take the 1, F, V, N, or R trains to 23rd St.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

More Women Becoming Corrections Officers

As the economy began to decline, the job market for correction officers became more promising, especially for women. With the job security and good pay, women have been using their communication and interpersonal skills, rather than physical force, to work with inmates of both genders. Although it is not required, those with a Criminal Justice major are highly sought out for this postion. Men are also encourage to apply for these positions too!
For those looking to pursue careers such as this, or another career within a prision such as therapy, health care, education and etc please contact the following resources:
  • American Correctional Association - call (703) 224-0000
  • American Jail Association - call (301) 790-3930
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons - email info@bop.gov or check the website www.bop.gov
  • Corrections Connection Network New - check the website at www.corrections.com

Monday, October 11, 2010

Apply for Teach for America Today!

Just out of college? In a position where you just don't feel satisfied? Check out Teach for America and see how you can help students in low-income areas get an education! Make sure to apply by the deadline: October 27, 2010! Check out the video below about corporate workers who decided to change their careers paths:

Register for Intro to Teach for America on Wed., Oct. 20 8:00 PM EST to learn more about what you can do as apart of the Corps team!

The Obama Administration Hopes to Fill 50,000 to 60,000 Entry-level Jobs in the Next Year!

Steve Ressler, creator of GovLoop

As the baby-boomers step out of their federal positions, they are making room for 50,000 to 60,000 entry-level jobs in areas such as security, public health, and defense. One in three of the 142,690 federal workers hired last year was 29 or younger, while more than one in four were between 30 and 39 - and these new workers want to do better, and to do more, than their predecessors. The government, in its hope to compete with competitive programs that attract many bright and valuable college grads such as Teach for America, is hoping to hire people who are ready to institute change in a sector that is very used to the rules. A great example of these new and innovative ideas is GovLoop, created by Steve Ressler, which acts as a Facebook for the government! Find out more about this opening in the job market by clicking here.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Check Out City Year!

City Year is a non-profit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods across the United States. City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps.


Since its founding in 1988, City Year has grown to nineteen sites nationwide, with over 1500 corps members. Just as a "Junior Year" and "Senior Year" are standard components of a 17-24 years olds experience, so should a "City Year" be, because it provides real world experiences of incomparable value in terms of personal and professional development.

Make sure to check out their blog! (Also located under Career Opportunities, Search Sites and Blogs)

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Make a Difference Day - Oct. 23


Make A Difference Day, October 23, 2010,
marks the 20th anniversary of Make A Difference Day, a widely celebrated national day of community service.

Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, Make A Difference Day is sponsored by USA WEEKEND and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute.

Click the icon above to register for Jersey Cares projects on Make a Difference Day.