Most Volunteer Hours Logged in October 2023
Congratulations to our first recipient, in recognition of logging the most volunteer service hours in October 2023, Caitlin Slattery.
Caitlin logged over 250+ hours of service on volunteer.miami.edu last month. Most notably for her work with the 'Canes Resale Program and various other Student Government Eco Agency Initiatives. Interested in learning more about Caitlin's work with the 'Canes Resale Program? Click here!
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Apply Now to Represent UM at UVA
Apply to represent the University of Miami at the upcoming 2024 ACC Leadership Symposium, hosted by the University of Virginia, from February 16-18, 2024.
The Symposium is a unique opportunity for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to strengthen their leadership skills and connect with students from the other 14 ACC universities.
- Engage in Transformative Workshops: Topics will include strategic thinking and planning, effective communication and collaboration, resilience and adaptability, as well as team support and empowerment. These skills are essential for both your academic journey and your future career.
- Connect with Diverse Perspectives: As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to interact with fellow students from all 15 ACC institutions. This diverse network will expose you to a wide range of experiences and viewpoints, enriching your perspective on leadership and opening doors to lifelong friendships and collaborations.
- Travel with a Cohort + Advisor: Each ACC university is invited to select five undergraduate students, along with an advisor, to attend the symposium free of charge. All travel and lodging expenses are covered by the University of Virginia.
Don't miss this chance to invest in your personal and professional development. Apply now to represent UM at the 2024 ACC Leadership Symposium, where you will gain valuable skills, build lasting connections, and pivot toward your future with purpose.
Applications are due Wednesday, November 8th at 11:59 PM
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Empowering Future Leaders
Are you eager to harness your leadership potential and drive change? We invite you to apply for the 'Canes Ignite Mentorship Program.
Program Highlights:
- Join forces with peers, mentors (juniors/seniors), and mentees (freshmen/sophomores).
- Collaboratively craft innovative leadership workshops.
Workshops are joint planned between mentors and mentees on a wide array of topics including leadership, advocacy, civic engagement, and more. Students create engaging versatile presentations with durations ranging from 30 minutes to one hour based on their creativity. Paired with a comprehensive post-presentation assessment to measure success and guide improvements.
Benefits Include:
- Acquire valuable skills in program planning, public speaking, facilitation, and assessment.
- Assume responsibility for event planning, promotion, and execution for your workshop.
- Present a workshop independently and in the 'Canes Ignite Leadership Summit on April 25, 2023, from 4 PM to 8 PM. Your opportunity to shine awaits!
Apply now! Applications are due on Engage by November 15, 2023.
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Make Local Dreams Come True
Miami Day of Service & United Black Students presents Miami Dream Day, happening January 20, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Formerly known as National Gandhi Day of Service, Miami Day promises to be the largest service day of the year! With over 15 volunteer sites to choose from, all serving the local Miami community, participants can sign up as individuals or register as a group or student organization.
Sign up before December 8th to help make dreams come true!
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Chance to Win a Prize from the Butler Center
At the end of each month, the Butler Center for Service & Leadership will recognize the student with the most logged volunteer service hours per month and the winner will receive a special prize! For your chance to win, be sure to log all volunteer service hours on volunteer.miami.edu.
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Track Your Hours on Your Phone
Along with studying and hanging out at the beach with friends, community service is also a great way to make your college experience worthwhile! Community service has also been made easier with a new app called CauseConnect.
CauseConnect is an app used to track volunteer hours and connect students with different community partners in their local areas. When you put in your UM credentials it will take you to the Volunteer Portal that is managed by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership.
This app has features such as creating a calendar for your volunteering, a map feature where you can physically see where certain community partners are located, and a plethora of agencies to work with. The future of service is now at your fingertips!
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Program and Application Deadlines
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General Body Meeting
Big Brothers Big Sisters at UM is a service-based organization where you can be paired up with a local "Little" mentee as their friend and defender of their potential. If you enjoy working with kids of all ages and are looking for unique and rewarding service opportunities, join us at our November GBM! You can hear about our mission, from our Bigs, and how you can make a direct impact in our children's lives. Pizza will be provided!
Please reach out to bbbspresident@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or concerns. Click Here to RSVP - we can't wait to see you on November 6th!
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Counseling Center Presents
Come hang out with COPE on Thursday, 11/9 at 6:30 PM as we watch an episode of Friends, eat pizza, and discuss topics like social pressures, socioeconomic status, and more!
Click here for more information.
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Week of Events
Healthy Body Talk Week is a campaign to bring awareness to how common conversations can contribute to poor body image, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. Come learn ways to cope with and navigate these types of conversations.
- November 7th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Wellness Center
- November 9th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Westbrook Walkway
- November 10th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 'Canes Central Patio
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Learn How to Save a Life
The Sandler Center, Student Health Service, and URecovery will be hosting Narcan/Overdose Prevention Trainings in collaboration with F Fentantyl throughout the Fall Semester. Naloxone (AKA Narcan) is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. All attendees will receive Narcan upon completion of the training.
- Wednesday, November 15th from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM in Shalala East Ballroom
To see all training dates and to pre-register, click here. Registration is limited, so please only sign up if you know you can attend. Please email sandler@miami.edu if you have any questions.
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Open Now
'Canes Community Food Pantry is open for students and the UM community! The food pantry relies on donations from local food banks as well as campus partners. Anyone is welcome to use the pantry. If you don't need to use the pantry, you are welcome to stop by with donations. We accept by perishable and non-perishable items, but do ask that you consider whether your item(s) could be easily prepared by someone who may only have access to microwave or eaten without preparation.
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Volunteers Needed
First Star Academy is a college preparation program for high school youth affected by the foster care system. Our volunteer college mentors provide academic and life skillss upports to our youth during our nine monthly Saturday academies.
For more information, please contact Travis Harmon via email at tth42@law.miami.edu or via phone at (305) 284-5698 or (786) 586-8745.
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Community Events and Programs
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Volunteers Needed
Junior Achievement of Greater Miami aims to empower the next generation, through financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurial workshops and lessons.
Join us as a volunteer for a JA Day!
- November 9 - Morningside Elementary School
- December 15 - Brentwood Elementary School
Interested in volunteering with us? Please complete our 2023-2024 Volunteer Registration Form.
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United Nations Academic Impact and MCN Present
The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership advancing the Sustainable Development Goals on campus and in communities. As a Millennium Fellow, you will hone your skills, take concrete action, and earn a certificate of recognition from the United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. There is no cost for selected students. (Class of 2024 will run August-December 2024).
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Internship Opportunity
Calling instructors and content creators! We need your help to break down the technology barriers for senior citizens.
Apply today to help bridge the gap between youth and senior citizens by sharing your technological expertise.
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Internship Positions Available Now
Florida Right to Clean Water campaign, a citizens' initiative to amend the Florida Constitution with the right to clean and healthy waters, is currently seeking Florida college students who want to serve as college leaders for this initiative that serves as an internship and generates service learning hours. Some of the projects would include:
- Working with their college paper/media to generate awareness
- Engaging college clubs (e.g., student government, environmental clubs, as well as any club who can get their own members to sign petitions)
- Soliciting volunteers across the campus
- Planning/engaging in events where petitions can be signed
Two (2) positions are currently available: one for the Campus Director and one for a Campus Deputy Director. Click the link to learn more and apply!
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About Us The Butler Center for Service & Leadership
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The Butler Connection is published once a week on Thursdays during the academic year. It seeks to provide the UM community with leadership and service opportunities on campus and in the Greater Miami area.
The deadline for submitting an event is Tuesday at 5 pm. Submissions received by this deadline will be included in that week's edition of the Butler Connection. Please fill out this form to make submissions for the Butler Connection.
Only UM student organizations, campus departments, and official community partners may have a service or leadership opportunity published in the newsletter. If you would like to become an official community partner, please contact the Butler Center via email at leadandserve@miami.edu to learn more.
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