FYSOP 21 Schedule
Other Volunteer The Community Service Center boasts 13 student-run programs and hosts many one-time service projects and events. Through these programs and events, more than 3,000 volunteers contribute over 90,000 hours of service annually in the Greater Boston area and across the U.S. If you love FYSOP, you’ll love the other 12 BU CSC programs. For more information, check out our website: www.bu.edu/csc Afterschool Volunteers tutor, offer one-on-one homework assistance, make arts and crafts, tell stories and lead educational games at a variety of local Afterschool programs. Such programs have been shown to reduce juvenile delinquency. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week Children’s Theater Volunteers create original variety shows that they perform for young children in hospitals and shelters. Shows range from storybook adaptations to improvisation and feature lessons and morals relevant to today’s youth. Time Commitment: 2 hours per week Siblings Volunteers are paired with elementary school children in one-on-one mentoring relationships. Siblings pairs meet regularly & participate in activities such as an annual Halloween party & “Siblympics,” museum trips, Fitrec adventures and dinners at BU dining halls. In the past, Siblings has received free tickets to Disney on Ice & Celtics games. Time Commitment: 3-5 hours biweekly (full year)
Alternative Spring Breaks The alternative to the traditional spring break. Volunteers travel to sites throughout North America to assist with community service projects ranging from disaster relief, environmental protection and restoration, and many more. Time Commitment: Week Making Music Volunteers teach instrumental music, vocal music and dance to school children who do not have access to a formal music education program. Both students and volunteers have the opportunity to perform on campus at the annual Making Music Recital. Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week (full year)
Monday, August 23rd 7:15-7:45 8:00-10:00 10:00-10:45 Plaza
Meet your Groups! Look for your Issue Area sign! Opening Ceremonies Ice-breakers with your group
Marsh Plaza GSU, Grand Ballroom Ziskind Lounge/Marsh
Tuesday, August 24th 7:45-8:45
Breakfast
9:00-10:00 10:00-5:00
Opening: FYSOP Fusion Disabilities Education Day
1:55-2:35 3:45-4:15 5:00-6:30 7:00 & on
Lunch Museum: Dinner SOCIAL EVENTS
SAC Gym, next to the GSU GSU, Grand Ballroom GSU, East Enclosure/ SAC Gym GSU, Union Court GSU, Ziskind Lounge Warren or West Campus Dining Hall
TBD
Wednesday, August 25th 6:00-8:00 9:00-5:00
Breakfast First Day on Site! Lunch on Site
5:00-6:30 Dinner 7:30-9:30 Program Night
SAC Gym Boston! Warren or West Campus Dining Hall
GSU, Grand Ballroom
Thursday, August 26th 6:00-8:00 9:00-5:00 6:30-7:30 7:00 and on
Breakfast Second Day of Service! Lunch on Site Dinner Social Events
SAC Gym Boston! Warren or West Campus Dining Hall
TBD
Friday, August 27th Joining Hands Volunteers work with people with disabilities and elders in a variety of settings in the Greater Boston Area. Volunteers may serve organizations including Newton Special Athletes, Best Buddies or Winners on Wheels. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week
6:00-8:00 8:00-5:00 5:00-6:30 7:00-10:00
Breakfast Last Day of Volunteering! Lunch on Site Dinner Closing Ceremonies
SAC Gym Boston! Warren or West Campus Dining Hall
TBD
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