Are you looking for volunteers, interns and/or members to help fill the demands of your organization/group? Would you benefit by having a ONE YEAR commitment? Whether you’re a corporate volunteer corps, nonprofit, civic organization or service sector company…then we have an opportunity for you to promote your Service Opportunities to the youth of San Antonio who are looking for a location to fulfill their commitment of one year of service in the San Antonio community.Over 400 youth (ages 16-27) will come together to complete service projects throughout the city and will then rally at the UTSA campus at the “count me in!” service opportunity fair to select organizations to carry out their commitment to a year of service in San Antonio.
We are looking for participants in the following categories to exhibit at the “count me in!” service opportunity fair which will take place in the Bill Miller Plaza from 12:30pm to 3:30pm on September 27th 2008 . Categories include: Arts & Culture, Civic Organization, Economic Development, Education, Environmental, Faith-based, Foreign Affairs, Government, Health/Medical, Human Services, Military Support, National Service, Nonprofit Career Training, Plants/Animals, Research, Sports, Volunteer Corp, Media and Youth.
Will you help us offer these youth a wide variety of service opportunities to help them meet their pledge to complete one year of service?!!!
Registration is $10 and will include a table, two chairs, canopy shade, inclusion in the “count me in!” service opportunity directory, complimentary tote and lunch (for up to 2 representatives).
Simply complete the attached form and return it with your payment by September 10th 2008 (To be included in the Service Opportunity Directory) – Registrations after this date will be accepted through September 24th, 2008. Download the Exhibitor Registration Form from the Resources section on the home page.
The local Youth Service Summit “Action Generation” will launch a year of service activities designed to:
- improve the quality of life in San Antonio
- enrich the volunteer base of San Antonio’s nonprofit organizations
- promote increased participation in non-profit organizations
- increased participation in volunteerism from individuals and the corporate sector
- draw attention to national service as a viable option for citizens
- and raise awareness about careers in the nonprofit/service sector
