- Services

November 17 - November 23

Employment
Events
Fellowships and Internships
Volunteer Opportunities
How to Submit Service Opportunities

Employment

Web Designer needed for DreamCatchers Inc.
Design a creative and hip website for DreamCatchers Inc., a nonprofit tutoring organization helping underserved youth in Palo Alto.
-Enjoy the freedom to innovate creative applications
-Create a method for accepting online charitable donations
-Create a method for our Tutors to apply online
-Think up and implement your own creative ideas
-Gain real-world experience in the nonprofit sector
-Join our leadership team comprised of Stanford students
-Shape the development of our rapidly growing start-up

Interested? Email: dreamcatchersyouth@gmail.com.

Events

PANEL: Policy and Program Evaluation in Philanthropy and Public Services: A Career Choice? Sponsored by the Public Policy Program and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
Monday, November 17 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in Kresge Auditorium
Giving, whether of money or personal effort, can be tragically wasteful of precious resources if it fails to rely on disciplined analysis of its policies and evaluation of its programs. Many Stanford students who care deeply about finding solutions to poverty, injustice, and threats to the future of the Earth have acquired skills that prepare them to participate in serious analyses of these issues. Do these students have employment options in the philanthropic and not-for-profit sector, and with for-profit service providers? Do philanthropic and related organizations value such skills? Please join us for a panel discussion by practitioners from the philanthropic sector speaking on "Policy and Program Evaluation in Philanthropy and Public Services: A Career Choice?"
Panel Discussion: Barry Newstead, Partner, Bridgespan Group; Ivan Barkhorn, Managing Director, Redstone Strategy Group; Smita Singh, Global Development Director, Hewlett Foundation
Moderated by: Paul Brest, President, Hewlett Foundation
*Representatives from Bay Area non-profits, government agencies and Stanford University will be available to discuss career opportunities beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Kresge lobby.
Questions? Contact: Kristin Tewksbury, Public Policy Program, Student Services Specialist

Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)'s First Sustainability Social
Monday, November 17 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in Y2E2 Red Atrium, First Floor
Come meet and network with other members of sustainability-minded groups on campus! Refreshments will be provided, and live jazz music will be featured. Fahmida Ahmed, Stanford's Manager of Sustainability Programs, will also be speaking briefly.

Info Session: Spirituality, Service and Social Change Fellowship
Tuesday, November 18 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the DK Room, Haas Center

Stanford Beyond Bars Presents Books Not Bars: Documentary showing and presentation from Books Not Bars Associate
Tuesday, November 18 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in Building 200-205
Books Not Bars is a statewide campaign aiming to shut down California's abusive and costly youth prisons and replace them with alternatives that work – like regional rehabilitation centers and community-based programs. If you interested in political activism or prison reform, come find out ways you can help!

SERVICE AND PRIVILEGE: What does it mean to be a Stanford Volunteer?
Wednesday, November 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the DK Room, Haas Center
Join us for free dinner and a roundtable discussion about the ethics of community service and the unspoken dynamic of privilege. Hosted by the Service Learning Program of the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Contact Bethany Woolman with any questions.

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib: A 2007 documentary by Rory Kennedy
Wednesday November 19 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m in the Common Room, 3rd floor, Old Union
Screening with discussion afterward. Free pizza. Co-sponsored by Six Degrees Journal of Human Rights, United Campus Christian Ministry, Muslim Students Awareness Network, Stanford Amnesty International

Info Session: Education and Youth Development Fellowship
Thursday, November 20 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the DK Room, Haas Center

Info Session: Congressional Hunger Center 11-month Fellowship
Thursday, November 20 at 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Milton Room, Haas Center
Each year 20 participants are selected for this eleven-month program. Fellows are placed for half the year with urban and rural community organizations involved in fighting hunger at the local level including food banks, economic development agencies, and health services organizations. They then move to Washington, D.C. to complete the year with work at advocacy and public policy organizations engaged in the anti-hunger and anti-poverty movement at the national level. By bridging community grassroots efforts and national public policy, the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program enables participants to develop as effective leaders in the anti-hunger movement. To speak with a current fellow and Stanford alumna, come visit at any point between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. An informal presentation will be given and any questions you have about the application process can be addressed.

Philanthrocapitalism with Matthew Bishop
Thursday, November 20 at 5:30 pm in Bishop Auditorium at the GSB
The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS Center) welcomes Matthew Bishop, Chief Business Writer/US Business Editor of The Economist. Bishop is the author of a new book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World, which examines how today’s leading philanthropists are revolutionizing the field, using new methods to have a vastly greater impact on the world. Bishop is the author of several Economist special survey supplements, including most recently "The Business of Giving," which looks at the industrial revolution taking place in philanthropy; "Kings of Capitalism," which anticipated and analyzed the recent boom in private equity; and "Capitalism and its Troubles," an examination of the impact of problems such as the collapse of Enron. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Social Innovation and the H.A.N.D. Foundation. RSVP: Adam Bad Wound

Fellowships and Internships

Volunteers in Asia (VIA): Exploring Health Care Program Stanford Coordinator
March 20–April 2, 2009; Start Date: January 2009
Connect with Japanese Med Students and Travel to Japan!
Benefits: room and board during spring break; program expenses paid; $700 towards a trip to Japan
To Apply: application and reference form should be turned in to the VIA Stanford Office: 482 Galvez St, Rm 101. For application form and for more information, please contact: Abby McDaniel, Stanford Programs Director, (650) 725–5419
Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 5:00pm; interviews will take place November 20 and 21
Other internships available.

Paid Internship with Chicago Foundation for Women (2009 - part-time)
The Program team of Chicago Foundation for Women is responsible for managing grant making and planning capacity building programs for grantees. The Jessica Eve Patt internship provides students with a behind-the-scenes look at how a women's fund operates and deepens their understanding of the impact of women and girls voices on local and global issues.
SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
* Organizing grantee partner programs
* Researching policy and collecting data for our signature issue areas: economic security, freedom from violence, and access to health services and information
* Supporting the Foundation's initiatives
* Working on grants management and allocations activities
* Clerical duties as assigned (including but not limited to administrative and office support for supervisor)
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Position commitment: January 2009- December 2009
Part time (20 hours/week)
Salary: $15 per hour
Reports to: Director of Programs
PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLE TO: Shelley A. Davis, Director of Programs, Chicago Foundation for Women.

Paid Internship at the Women's Foundation of California - Fall/Winter 2008 Development & Communications Internship
The development and communications team of the Foundation is currently seeking an intern in the San Francisco office for fall/winter 2008 (November through March). We provide a monthly stipend of $400 and require 10 to 15 hours per week in the office. The internship will include a range of tasks geared to support the members of the development and communications team and help us reach our objectives. Responsibilities are also geared to ensure that the intern's learning objectives are met. Tasks may include event planning and logistics, building visibility of the Foundation online, donor prospect research and drafting communications. We are looking for a team player who is enthusiastic and positive and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook are also required. Proficiency with online social networking tools, website content creation and design experience are a plus.
To apply for the internship, please submit a cover letter and résumé to Pauline White Meeusen, Development & Communications Officer. In your cover letter, please describe your goals for an internship with the development and communications team.

The Lorry I. Lokey Fellowship at Environmental Defense Fund
This fellowship will support the work of one current graduate student or recent graduate of Stanford University's graduate programs in the natural or social sciences, the School of Engineering, or the Graduate School of Business. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with experts in science, law, economics, computer modeling, public education, and other disciplines to help solve or better define a pressing environmental problem. Each year one fellowship position is available with Environmental Defense Fund programs in Oceans; Land, Water & Wildlife; Climate & Air; or Living Cities. For more information contact Sarah Gaddis.

Stanford Green Campus Program Internships with The Alliance to Save Energy
The Program Intern will work within a (3 to 5-person) team, for an average of 10 hours per week, with a compensation of $10 dollars per hour. The position starts January 2009 and runs the full 2009 calendar year, including some (more limited) commitment over the summer months. The position is an internship that demands an organized self-starter who is environmentally minded and familiar with the Stanford campus community.
The Program Intern is responsible for the successful implementation of the Alliance to Save Energy's Green Campus Program, an education and outreach program that seeks energy savings on the Stanford campus, primarily through low-cost technology adoption and no-cost behavior changes. This is the second full year of the program at Stanford, and the current team has managed to embark on an impressive series of projects. As a rule, Green Campus projects will focus on technical solutions for a more energy efficient Stanford, while allowing for educational campaigns that encourage energy conservation practices.
The Program Intern will support the implementation of all team projects, while also developing his/her own specific objectives through ongoing consultation with Program staff and Stanford stakeholders (including faculty, staff and administrators.)
Applicants should
* Be currently enrolled Stanford undergraduate or graduate students;
* Possess excellent written and oral communications skills;
* Be motivated and responsible to complete projects in a timely and professional manner;
* Possess an understanding of environmental issues (especially those relating to energy)
Preference will be given to candidates with the following attributes:
* Experience in on-campus activism;
* A working relationship with campus environmental groups;
* A previous working relationship with administrators/staff in facilities and/or housing departments;
* Experience with energy tracking technology, energy systems or building performance;
* Academic studies in Earth Systems, engineering, environmental science, quantitative analysis or social science research
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Stephen Miller. Please also include EITHER a 1-page writing sample OR your response (1 page max) to the following question: What inspires you to get involved with promoting energy sustainability on your campus?
Deadline: 5pm on Monday, November 24. Applications will be reviewed and responded to on a rolling basis, with on-campus interviews slated for the week of December 1.

Volunteer Opportunities

Apply for the Public Service Leadership Program
The Haas Center for Public Service is now accepting applications for the Public Service Leadership Program. Applications are due Monday, November 17 by 5:00 pm. Please visit the Public Service Leadership Program page for more information and to download an application.

Volunteer at Willow Oaks Elementary School in East Palo Alto
Do you love kids? Believe in social justice? Or just love playing sports and games?
We are looking for Stanford students who are interested in making a difference for kids who need it the most. Due to the economic crisis and the consequences of No Child Left Behind, we are desperately seeking volunteers to help us in 2 major ways. If you are interested in either:
-running sports, games, and other organized play (such as relay races) at lunch time (12:00-1:15), or
-tutoring a child one on one during or after school (age range from 5-14, you tell us)
Please contact Jenna Wachtel (Stanford BA 06, MA 07 - kinder/first grade teacher at Willow Oaks) for more information!

Join the service4sci_eng email list!
Hello service-minded scientists and engineers! Trying to find service opportunities that use your technical expertise? Want information on service opportunities in health, science, and engineering? Interested in service/volunteer fellowships, internships, and other programs? Looking for one-time service opportunities, interesting talks, or service-related conferences? Just send an email to service4sci_eng-join@lists.stanford.edu. As with all lists, you can adjust your mailing options at http://mailman.stanford.edu.
Sponsored by the Science in Service program at the Haas Center for Public Service, (Contact Kelly Beck for more info) and the Office of Engineering and Public Service in the School of Engineering (Contact Alex Tung for more info).

How to Submit Service Opportunities

New public service opportunities are published in Service: THIS WEEK! every Monday during the academic year. If you would like to submit an item, please email Katie Pfeiffer by Wednesday at 5:00 pm for the following Monday, and put "Service: THIS WEEK! item" in the subject line of the email. Submissions should be limited to a paragraph or less and will be edited. Please see current items for the type of information to include.