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Do you believe every child deserves the same chance to succeed? Join Jumpstart in working toward this future. Jumpstart is now hiring UC Berkeley students to work as Corps Members for the upcoming school year. Corps Members work directly in a local preschool classroom, helping children to develop early reading, writing, and social skills. This position requires that you are eligible for work-study* and available for one of the following time blocks for the entire school year: i. Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-12:30pm ii. Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-5:00pm iii. Wednesday/Friday 8:00-12:30pm iv. Wednesday/Friday 1:00-5:30pm Corps Members earn $12/hour AND a $1,175 AmeriCorps Education Award. Apply now! Visit www.jstart.org for more information and to apply. Select "join the corps" at the bottom of the page and choose "apply now" under the "College Student & Community Corps Member" heading. Questions? Email Alex Aja at alexaja@berkeley.edu *If you are not eli...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12pm-4pm MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom, 3rd Floor Come join us for UC Berkeley's career fair especially for students seeking meaningful career opportunities in nonprofits or public service organizations.   Employers will attend from a wide range of nonprofit organizations and public agencies to bring information and discuss entry-level positions and internships.  The Nonprofit / Public Service Career Fair is open to all currently registered Berkeley students and Career Center Alumni Advantage members.  Following is a sample of organizations you can meet with: Citizen Schools , Environment America, JusticeCorps, NASA Ames Research Center, Peace Corps, Playworks Education Energized, United States Department of Justice , US Department of State... and many more!   Come to the career fair prepared by watching the Caree...

Magnolia Project: Summer Internship, Summer Service Trip, and UNO Semester Exchange Magnolia Project Overview In 2006, UC Berkeley began its work, partnering with community based organizations with a ten year commitment to work together. Formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, The Magnolia Project is a University of California, Berkeley student social justice organization created in collaboration with the Cal Corps Public Service Center. This year marks the fifth summer of a ten-year commitment to working in solidarity with Gulf Coast communities. The Magnolia Project seeks dedicated student volunteers who are not afraid to get dirty and challenge their own assumptions about a just rebuilding process in the Gulf Coast. The program offers a 3 week Summer Service Trip, an 8 week Summer Internship Program, and a Semester long exchange with the University of New Orleans. Upcoming Information Sessions! Thursday, October 6th 7-8:30 pm Wednesday, October 12th 7-8:30 p...