Monday, May 6, 2013

Volunteer for Career Success!




Check out this great article from TheUndercoverRecruiter.com:

Why Every Jobseeker and New Grad Should Volunteer [6 Reasons]

Highlights from the article:

1. It puts work experience on your resume

2. It enables you to line up solid references in your field of choice

3. It allows you to build your network

4. It shows your passion for what you want to do

5. It keeps you busy and keeps your spirits up

6. It puts you at the top of the list if a job becomes available

Source

Friday, May 3, 2013

Upcoming Community Service Events at Berkeley College

NEWARK LOCATION:
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Sunday, May 5 in the West Orange Recreational Complex

WOODLAND PARK LOCATION:

Blood Drive - Wednesday, May 8 from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM  in Lot E

Help Save a Life!

FREE Gift Card to all Donors such as Movies, Starbucks, Shop Rite or Best Buy! FREE Cholesterol Screening for all Blood Donors. All donors must present signed or picture I.D.

BLOOD DRIVE SIGN UP PROCEDURE

Thank you for your participation in the upcoming blood drive. Once you click on the link below you will be taken to the ‘Blood Center of New Jersey’s Members For Life’ page. You will need to enter your email address as well as your full date of birth using the drop down arrow buttons located to the right of “Month”, “Day” and “Year”

To sign up:
  1. Select the link from below – Hold ‘Ctrl key and click’ to activate link.
  2. Once on the “Members for Life” page enter your email address.
  3. Enter your date of birth.
  4. Sponsor Code is 33209
  5. Click the “Login” button. (If this is not your first time signing up go to step 8)
  6. On the “Schedule a Donation” page, enter your Name, Blood Type (if you don’t know then select “Don’t know” from the drop down menu. Enter your phone number.
  7. At the bottom of the page, click the “Save Profile” link. You should get a “Your account has been created successfully” message near the top of the screen.
  8. Click on the “Continue to Blood Drive” link at the bottom of the page.
  9. Click on the underlined link of the blood drive.
  10. Click on any of the available time slots to schedule your appointment for that time.
To make your Whole Blood appointment click the link below.

Berkeley College - Woodland Park 33209

MIDDLESEX LOCATION

Sunday, May 19 - Diversity Stride 
Join the Berkeley College Walking team for the 2013 Diversity Stride. To join, and or donate, please visit http://2013diversitystride.kintera.org/, click on "Participant Registration," click "Join a Team," find "Berkeley College" in the drop down menu, click on it, and then fill out all necessary fields.

There is no fee to sign up as a walker. If for any reason you cannot participate as a part of our walking team, you may sign up as a "Virtual Walker" to show your support.

If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Frey, Director of Student Development and Campus Life, MDL, at 732-750-1800, ext. 2330, or at KCF@BerkeleyCollege.edu. Thank you.


PARAMUS LOCATION

Sunday, May 19 - Great Strides: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk in Paramus

Come to the info table in the Paramus Student Center Wednesday, May 8th and Thursday, May 9th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am or go to http://www.cff.org/great_strides and join "Team Berkeley College."


Thursday, May 23 - Blood Drive 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM in the parking lot

Stay tuned for more info!

 
NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN

Sunday, May, 19 - AIDS Walk NYC
Go to www.aidswalk.net/newyork to register - select "Berkeley Cares -8606" or "Berkeley SGA Newark -2651." Registration is FREE!


BROOKLYN:


Georgia's Place -  Friday, May 10, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact SDCL for more info - srh@berkeleycollege.edu



Check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BerkeleyCares for updates and info!