Registration ends tomorrow to volunteer for United Way’s ‘Operation United’ with InteGReat CC

Grand Rapids Community College supports the United Way through many different activities. As a College, we “donate” hours of support through the Loaned Executive Program and through participation on various agency boards. As individuals, we financially support agencies through our payroll deduction giving. The 2018 Leadership Institute cohort has chosen to extend its support and provide an opportunity for College employees to participate in a volunteer event called Operation United.

When?

Volunteer teams will work on-site at the home of a veteran or current service member within Kent County. Opportunities available on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

What takes place?

GRCC employees volunteer to “work” a half day shift (4 hours) on this community service activity.

How do I get involved?

College-wide, we will provide opportunities for the first 50 full-time employees to register for this half-day event.

Do I need my supervisor’s approval?

Yes, employees who would like to volunteer must ask their supervisor for approval. To obtain approval, you are required to complete a Leave of Absence form which can be found on the Human Resources page.

Can I earn Professional Development for volunteering?

Yes, employees who would like to receive up to four hours of professional development credit for this community service simply need to request this in the “Tracking Professional Development Hours for Staff” section of the Leave of Absence Application, and indicate they type of leave being “Conference.”

Pay and Benefits?

Yes, you will work at your regular GRCC job for a half day and work at the United Way activity for a half day (and be paid your regular daily hours).The additional “benefits” you receive are knowing how much you can make a difference in our community and through the United Way organization!

How do I volunteer?

Review information about the service activity, and register online by the May 3, 2019, deadline.

Thanks for caring!

Golden Raider Retirees enjoy volunteering

There are a number of Golden Raiders who still enjoy participating in student events. As you do your yearly planning, keep them in mind when you can use their assistance. Contact Penni Weninger at penniweninger@grcc.edu or Julie Johnson at julierj1940@gmail.com with whatever information you currently have (events, approximate dates), and they will take it from there!

Photo: GRCC Retirees Karen Holt, Penni Weninger, Ann Sandberg, Julie Johnson, Deb Nordman, Fiona Hert, and Alice Donahue at Commencement 2019.

Earn professional development hours through community outreach with InteGReat CC

Grand Rapids Community College supports the United Way through many different activities. As a College, we “donate” hours of support through the Loaned Executive Program and through participation on various agency boards. As individuals, we financially support agencies through our payroll deduction giving. The 2018 Leadership Institute cohort has chosen to extend its support and provide an opportunity for College employees to participate in a volunteer event called Operation United.

When?

Volunteer teams will work on-site at the home of a veteran or current service member within Kent County. Opportunities available on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

What takes place?

GRCC employees volunteer to “work” a half day shift (4 hours) on this community service activity.

How do I get involved?

College-wide, we will provide opportunities for the first 50 full-time employees to register for this half-day event.

Do I need my supervisor’s approval?

Yes, employees who would like to volunteer must ask their supervisor for approval. To obtain approval, you are required to complete a Leave of Absence form which can be found on the Human Resources page.

Can I earn Professional Development for volunteering?

Yes, employees who would like to receive up to four hours of professional development credit for this community service simply need to request this in the “Tracking Professional Development Hours for Staff” section of the Leave of Absence Application, and indicate they type of leave being “Conference.”

Pay and Benefits?

Yes, you will work at your regular GRCC job for a half day and work at the United Way activity for a half day (and be paid your regular daily hours).The additional “benefits” you receive are knowing how much you can make a difference in our community and through the United Way organization!

How do I volunteer?

Review information about the service activity, and register online by the May 3, 2019, deadline.

Thanks for caring!

Community outreach: United Way’s ‘Operation United’

Grand Rapids Community College supports the United Way through many different activities. As a College, we “donate” hours of support through the Loaned Executive Program and through participation on various agency boards. As individuals, we financially support agencies through our payroll deduction giving. The 2018 Leadership Institute cohort has chosen to extend its support and provide an opportunity for College employees to participate in a volunteer event called Operation United.

When?

Volunteer teams will work on-site at the home of a veteran or current service member within Kent County. Opportunities available on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

What takes place?

GRCC employees volunteer to “work” a half day shift (4 hours) on this community service activity.

How do I get involved?

College-wide, we will provide opportunities for the first 50 full-time employees to register for this half-day event.

Do I need my supervisor’s approval?

Yes, employees who would like to volunteer must ask their supervisor for approval. To obtain approval, you are required to complete a Leave of Absence form which can be found on the Human Resources page.

Can I earn Professional Development for volunteering?

Yes, employees who would like to receive up to four hours of professional development credit for this community service simply need to request this in the “Tracking Professional Development Hours for Staff” section of the Leave of Absence Application, and indicate they type of leave being “Conference.”

Pay and Benefits?

Yes, you will work at your regular GRCC job for a half day and work at the United Way activity for a half day (and be paid your regular daily hours).The additional “benefits” you receive are knowing how much you can make a difference in our community and through the United Way organization!

How do I volunteer?

Review information about the service activity, and register online by the May 3, 2019, deadline.

Thanks for caring!

Walkers and sponsors needed for 2019 Big Step Walk

Noorthoek Academy, an organization that works with GRCC to provide a college experience for people with special needs, is seeking walkers and sponsors for the 2019 Big Step Walk.

The Big Step Walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. on April 27 at Aquinas College.

Funds raised from the event support field trip costs and tuition assistance for Noorthoek students.

You can learn more – and sign up – online.

Ushers needed for Commencement 2019

Commencement is a special time for our GRCC family! Serving as a volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates and to help make their celebration memorable. The greatest need for volunteers are:

• Ushers/Guest seating
• Graduate line-up

Please consider volunteering! To see what each volunteer role involves and to sign up to volunteer at Commencement 2019, please check the 2019 Commencement Volunteer Roles.

Recap: more than 700 visited GRCC Saturday during Spring Open House

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Thank you to all staff who represented 34 of our academic and service departments this past Saturday at our annual Spring Open House.  We loved seeing the interaction between you and these new and prospective students.  We had over 700 folks on campus Saturday.

Look for an email soon on dates for the Raider Rally and the Fall Open House!  We’d love to have your departments represented at these events.

A special shout out to Bayard Brooks, Becky Yoder, and Luba Petrash for helping us with setup and food!

GRADfest volunteers needed for April 2

GRADfest 2019 is coming up on April 2, and we need help to make this event great for our graduates!

We have 2-hour shifts that need to be covered on Tuesday, April 2, ranging from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. We will have lunch catered in for those who volunteer over the noon-2 p.m. shift. If you are willing and able to help, please add your full name to the Volunteer spreadsheet. All open shifts are highlighted in yellow.

If you have any questions, please contact Corey Turner at coreyturner@grcc.edu or at 616-234-3025.

Sign ups are now available for Commencement 2019 volunteers

Commencement is a special time for our GRCC family! Serving as a volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates, and to help make their celebration memorable. We have numerous roles to fill:

• ADA seating
• Name card distribution
• Graduate line-up
• Guest seating/ushers
• Greeter/program distribution
• Ticket takers

Please consider volunteering! To see what each volunteer role involves and to sign up to help, please check the 2019 Commencement Volunteer Roles.

Sign up for Information Station staffing next week

Students are officially back for Winter semester next week, January 7-9, and Student Life will once again be welcoming them to the new term at well-stocked Information Stations positioned across campus. Student Life couldn’t pull this off without staff and faculty help, so we’re hoping you will consider volunteering!

The Information Stations will be at Sneden, Main, Student Center, Calkins Science, and the ATC this coming semester at varying times. Sign-ups are available on the Winter 2019 Info Station Sign Up Google Sheet.

Contact Joe Courtade, Coordinator of Student Life and Conduct, with any questions: (616) 234-2543 or josephcourtade@grcc.edu

Sign up for Student Life Information Station staffing

Students will be returning for winter classes in just three weeks, January 7-9, and Student Life will once again be welcoming them to the new semester at well-stocked Information Stations positioned across campus. Student Life couldn’t pull this off without staff and faculty help, so we’re hoping you will consider volunteering!

The Information Stations will be at Sneden, Main, Student Center, Calkins Science, and the ATC this coming semester at varying times. Sign-ups are available on the Winter 2019 Info Station Sign Up Google Sheet.

Contact Joe Courtade, Coordinator of Student Life and Conduct, with any questions: (616) 234-2543 or josephcourtade@grcc.edu

Recap: GRCC Lakeshore students give back at Midtown Center

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GRCC Lakeshore students donated their time and energy last week at the Midtown Center in Holland. Jason Stevens, Phil Flipse, Esmeralda Hernandez, and La’teju Simmons met on December 4 to help pack hygiene kits for students at Narrow Gate, a residential facility for drug rehabilitation.

The hygiene kits were distributed to Narrow Gate students on December 7 in Marcellus, Michigan.

Kudos to both our students and also event organizer Gwen Rubio, Adult Ed and ESL instructor for the Zeeland/Holland Adult Education Program.

Sign-up sheet available now for Winter semester Information Stations

A message from Joe Courtade, Coordinator of Student Life and Conduct:

“Dear GRCC Family,

I know it’s hard to believe we’re talking about welcoming students back when they haven’t even left yet, but I wanted to get this information out to folks earlier rather than later. January 7-9, we will once again be welcoming students to the new semester at our well-stocked Information Stations across campus. Student Life couldn’t pull this off without your help–we’re hoping you will consider volunteering some of your time again!

The Information Stations will be at Sneden, Main, Student Center, Calkins Science, and the ATC this coming semester at varying times. See our Winter 2019 Info Station Sign Up Google Sheet to sign up for a time.

Let me know if you have any questions, and as always I appreciate your commitment to assisting our students!”

Contact information: (616) 234-2543 or josephcourtade@grcc.edu

 

 

CAB Welcomes Back Fall Students With Brown Bag Breakfasts

GRCC Campus Activities Board sponsored Raider Welcome, a morning snack offering to students on their first day of classes. CAB members and volunteers packed over 1,000 brown bag breakfasts. 500 bags were handed out at Main campus, 300 at DeVos Campus, and 200 at the Tassell M-TEC. The Lakeshore Campus also handed out baggies at Midtown and the Thompson M-TEC.

CAB would like to thank everyone for their willingness to volunteer and welcome our students back to campus!

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Tassell M-TEC volunteers welcome students with spirit on first day of class

The Tassell M-TEC volunteers know how to bring the school spirit to first day of classes here at GRCC!

Ambassadors across campus are directing students today. As Dr. Pink mentioned on Friday, helping students find their way helps them succeed.  Huge shoutout to all of our GRCC volunteers helping to make today run smoothly!