Volunteer of Year nominations

The University Volunteer of the Year Selection Committee is now accepting applications for the 2004 University Volunteer of the Year Award .  Nominations must be received by Wednesday, March 19, in order to be considered. 

The attached application and following award criteria will provide nomination guidelines and procedures.  Anyone can nominate a Fresno State student for this award.   Self nominations are also accepted.

Any questions can be directed to Chris Fiorentino at chrisf@csufresno.edu , or by calling 8-7079.  Hard copy versions of the nomination form are also available upon request.

APPLICATION

The annual University Student Volunteer of the Year Award honors Fresno State students who have made a difference in our community through exceptional gifts of their time and talent. Simply nominating a student affirms and celebrates their efforts to improve the quality of life for all of us in Central California .

The Selection Committee will use the following criteria to select an award winner:

1) Proof of extraordinary commitment to direct service that has a demonstrable impact on an issue or need in the Central Valley .

2) Preference will be given to students who are involved in volunteer (non-paid, non-stipend) service.

3) Service to the university can be included and will be considered, but the primary emphasis will be on direct service and impact in the community outside the university.

4) Nominees must be a currently enrolled student at California State University , Fresno .

Please complete the following nomination form, answer the nomination questions and submit the completed nomination to Students For Community Service , San Ramon 3, Room 113, Mail Stop SR 120 no later than Friday, March 19, 2004 .

VOLUNTEER NAME: ____________________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

ZIP CODE________________ PHONE: ______________________

EMAIL: ________________________________________________

NOMINATOR NAME: ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________ FAX:_________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________

I understand that I have been nominated for recognition at the Annual Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon. As such my name, photograph, and agency may be used for promotional/publicity and affiliation purposes.

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Signature of Student Nominee

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIVE QUESTIONS

(A word processor version of your response to these questions is acceptable.)

1. Briefly describe the issues or needs the student has addressed through their service in the Central Valley .

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1. Describe what makes this student's commitment to direct service extraordinary.

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1. Describe how this student's service had a demonstrable impact on the community.

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1. Was this work completely voluntary, or was the student compensated in any way (scholarship, stipend, etc.)?

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5. Indicate the approximate number of hours volunteered in the last year.

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YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO INCLUDE A SHORT NARRATIVE (NOT MORE THAN 1 PAGE) TO FURTHER ADDRESS THIS NOMINEE'S QUALIFICATIONS.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

  Please send the completed nomination form to Chris Fiorentino,

M/S SR 120. Entries must be received by Friday March 19, 2004.

  Please return completed applications to:

        Chris Fiorentino, Director

        Students for Community Service

        2450 E. San Ramon Ave. M/S SR 120

        Fresno , CA 93740-8032

        Phone: (559) 278-7079

        Fax: (559) 278-7634

The 36 th Annual Volunteer of the Year Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14 th . For ticket information, contact the Volunteer Center of Fresno County at 237-3101.