Volunteer PowerCrew provides free training to educators who want to
enhance their current classroom activities by implementing service learning.
Educators receive instruction on how to introduce and integrate service
to the community with their academic curriculum. Each trained educator receives a resource kit that
covers the core academic subjects with lesson plans consisting of hands-on
volunteer opportunities. Each
lesson is tied directly to the related TEKS component and is designed to encourage
students to sharpen new skills and further expand their knowledge as well as
give back to the community.
Volunteer PowerCrew also provides educators with a copy of the Basic User Guide and training on how to utilize the Web site to manage projects online.
2004-2005 Trainings
NEWS FLASH!
October 2, 2004
Location: KERA Unlimited
Community Room
3000 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75001
To download an invitation and registration form click for PDF version or Word version. Space is limited and the registration deadline is Monday, September 27, 2004.
2003-2004 Trainings
March 13, 2004
Location: The Women's Museum (Fair Park)
3800 Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX 75226
On-site project: Educators from various school districts came together to participate in a hands-on project for LIFT (Literacy Instruction for Texas) in which they made inspirational bookmarks for adults.
Related links: Service Learning Activity Guide: LIFT Bookmarks
February 21, 2004
Location: The Women's Museum (Fair Park)
3800 Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX 75226
On-site project: Educators from various school districts came together to participate in a hands-on project for LIFT (Literacy Instruction for Texas) in which they made bookmarks for illiterate adults that are learning how to read.
Related links: Service Learning Activity Guide: LIFT Bookmarks
September 27, 2003
Location: CompuEdge Technology Center
1950 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 5060 (Inside InfoMart)
Dallas, TX 75207
On-site project: Educators from various school districts came together to participate in a hands-on project for Parkland Hospital in which they made baby caps for newborns.
Related Links: Service Learning Activity Guide: Baby Caps
