CHAPTER 9:  RESOURCES

• Community Service Programs


• Residence Life Audio, Games and Video Library


• Programming Resource Center


• Programming Equipment


• Reservations of Non-Residence Hall Space

Community Service Programs

There are very few things in this world that can give you the satisfaction you will receive from volunteering.  Chances are, you will meet some incredible people who are dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate.  You will also learn about yourself and probably be amazed at the lives you can touch.  Volunteering can help you gain valuable experience and feel really good about yourself, but it does take some time and effort.

Volunteering can fulfill a person’s educational goals as well as helping to discover his/her professional interests.  A volunteer learns about him/herself, the community, society and the environment while making an impact on the lives of people in need.            

The following tips are intended to give you a starting point in your service endeavors.  This is just some of the opportunities out there.  Be creative!

Planning Tips:

People generally want to help and make a difference, but taking the first step is very hard. Your promotional recruitment will help to show that service projects can be not only personally rewarding, but will help participants meet people, connect with professionals in the community, and change lives.

As you review your overall plan, will the event be:

• Interactive?  Will your participants meet new people?
• Engaging?  Will the participants have direct contact with the service recipient?
• Educational?  Will it facilitate understanding, insight, or skill building?
• Creative?  Lots of opportunities exist.
• A box in the lobby asking for canned food certainly helps people in need.  But organizing and providing an event to generate food with a specific purpose, and bringing several residents along to drop off the food and help distribute it can be even better.

Group Volunteer Opportunities:

Here are just a couple suggestions….

• Seasonal Card Delivery – Create seasonal greeting cards for the local Senior Center.  Provide every participant 2-3 cards and go as a group to deliver the cards.  This is most effective when you break your group into individuals or pairs for personal delivery upon arrival.
• Volunteer to Stop Domestic Violence – Contact a places such as Child Inc. (762-6110) or People’s Place II, Inc. (422-8058) to find out more information about what you can do to help.
• Make a Wish Foundation – Work with the group to support and help provide resources to support one wish.
• Adopt A Needy Family (or more!) – Work with the United Way to adopt a family and raise money (and solicit matching funds from businesses) to provide food, clothing, or holiday gifts. 
• Organize a Hall Turkey Bowling Competition fundraiser to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for a needy family.
• Sponsor a December mistletoe dance to raise money to shop for holiday gifts for a needy child.
• Sell Valentine flowers to raise money for a gift to a Senior Center.
• Conduct a Canned Food Drive.  An event admission or floor contest can be very effective.
• Provide a College Visit Day for Big Brother/Big Sisters children.  Recruit volunteer hosts, organize entertaining events, and enjoy a fun filled day, which could have a stronger impact on a child than you could ever know.
• Organize a Blood Drive in your hall.
• March of Dimes Rubber Duck Regatta.  Individuals, families, and companies buy ducks to race down Mill Race during the Brandywine Arts Festival, in Brandywine Park.  Purchase your racing duck anytime by calling 255-1020 or buy a duck at the booth at the festival, September 9^th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Delaware AIDS Walk.  16^th annual 5K walk, sponsored by DuPont Pharmaceuticals and benefiting AIDS Delaware, is one of the most diverse fundraising events, reaching thousands of people from every racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic background.  One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from the Walk will be spent to support AIDS Delaware’s statewide services, such as education, outreach, counseling, and testing.  Registration at noon, walk begins at 2 p.m. at Rockford Park.  For more information or a pledge packet, call 652-6776.

Additional suggestions for group volunteer opportunities will be available during the fall semester.

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Residence Life Audio, Games and Video Library

The following videotapes, games, resources, and useful books are all located in the Residence Life Office at 5 Courtney Street.  Reservations for this equipment can be made by calling the Residence Life Senior Secretary at 831-1201 or you may come by the office to look at the materials and preview videos.

Audio Listings:

• Ethics in America
• How To Get Results With People
• Image and Self-Projection
• Personal Goal Setting
• Presentation by Objective

Games to Play:

• Alternatives – A Game of Understanding (4 copies)
• BaFa BaFa - A Cross Cultural Stimulation
• Barnga – A simulation Game of Cultural Clashes (2 copies)
• Body Talk – The Game of Feelings and Expression
• The Cities Game
• The Classic Confrontation Woman/Man
• Codependency – The Game
• Collididascope – Where differences brings us together
• Diversity Bingo
• The Feel Wheel
• The Peter Principle Game – The Game where nothing Fails Like Success
• Rise & Fly
• Society Today – the Game of Social Change
• Star Power (4 copies)
• The Ungame
• Where do you draw the line – An Ethics Game (2 copies)

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Videos Listings:

• A Little Respect: Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals on Campus
• Are You Black, White or What?
• Art of Being Fully Human
• Be Prepared to Speak:  The Step-by-step Video Guide to Public Speaking
• Bill Cosby on Prejudice
• “Black In White America
• But I thought You Wanted To”  (Cultural Differences in Incidents of Rape & Sexual Harassment)
• Campus Safety
• Check-In
• Cold Water – Intercultural Adjustment & Values Conflict of Foreign Students & Scholars at an American University
• Confrontation
• Cynthia on Alcohol
• Death & Dying
• Delaware on the Rocks (2 copies)
• Equality
• Ethics in America Volumes 1-11
• Ethnic Notions – Black People in White Minds
• Final Low Res Edit - Housing
• “Fire”:  A Survival course
• FROSH – Student Identity on a Changing Campus
• Frontline – Racism 101
• Gay Bashing
• Get Out and Stay Alive – A Fire Safety and Prevention Program for College Students
• General Hospital
• Greenhouse Crisis:  The American Response
• Harry & Larry Show (3 copies)
• Hey Cab (2 copies)
• Higher Learning
• Housing and Residence Life 1996 New Student Orientation Video
• The Interview  (Beta Format)
• Impact/Racism
• Keep Your Distance:  Images of Male Friendships (3 copies)
• Kettering Foundation NIF Training Tapes
• Know When to Say When
• LEAD Seminar Skits – Interpersonal Skills Model Vignettes
• Lest We Forget – The Aids Memorial Quilt in the Capital – October 11-13, 1996
• Love:  The Ultimate Affirmation
• Loving Relationships
• The National Aids Awareness Test
• National Issues Forum Starter Tape 94-95
• Oprah: Date Rape
• Parent/Child Relationships:  It’s My Decision, As Long As It’s What You Want
• RA Alumni Interviews, Short and long versions
• RA Interest/Living in with loved one
• Racial Awareness Skits – 1982
• Racism Video and Master
• Red White & Gray (2 copies)
• S.E.P.A.S – Students Educating Peers About Sex
• Siege of Wilmington – 1968
• Social Responsibility:  It’s My Hobby
• Stop Skits
• Talking About Race Volumes 1 & 2
• Test Taking Skills
• The Black & White Student Experience
• To Your Health
• University of Delaware Racism Video
• University of Delaware Residence Life  L/U
• One Video Tape with the following on it:
  • The Battle Over Abortion
  • Regaining The Competitive Edge
  • Remedies for Racial Inequality
  • Growing Up At Risk
• One Video Tape with the following on it:
  • Energy Options: Finding a Solution to the Power Predicament
  • The Boundaries of Free Speech – How Free is too Free?
  • America’s Role in the World:  New Risk, New Realities
• One Video with the following on it:
  • Minister Farrakhan
  • The Black Woman
  • Black Male/Female Relationships

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Programming Resource Center

Equipment:

Binders:

• Bulletin Board Ideas
• Packaged Bulletin Boards
• Packaged Programs
• The Programming Binder
• Programming Essentials Manual

Programming Equipment

There is also programming equipment available for you to use and sign out.  This equipment is located at 5 Courtney St..  The following is available to be checked out for programming use.

• Overhead Projector
• Reel to Reel Projector
• Hot Plate
• Microcassette Recorder and Tapes
• Video Camera
• Video Tapes
• Slide Projector
• Quizomatic Buzzer Set
• Polaroid Cameras and Film
• Electric Engraver
• Microphone Desk Stand
• Character Generator
• Wireless Microphone System
• VCR
• Digital Camera

Guidelines For Use of Programming Equipment

• Equipment may only be checked out by a Residence Life staff member.  You may be asked to show an ID.  The equipment is to be used only for Residence Life or Complex Community Council sponsored programs.  It is not intended for personal use.
• You may reserve equipment by calling the Residence Life Secretary at 831-1201 or by stopping by 5 Courtney St.  Equipment will be signed out on a first come, first served basis.
• The equipment must be picked up between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event and returned by noon of the following day.
• If equipment is damaged while it is checked out, the Complex Community Council will be responsible for its repair.  If the equipment is damaged beyond repair, the Complex Community Council may be held responsible for replacement costs.  Any damage or malfunctioning of the machine should be reported immediately to the Assistant Director of Residence Education.
• Absolutely no admission may be charged for viewing movies and no publicity may be posted outside of the building where the movie will be shown.
• The Office of Residence Life assumes no liability for illegal taping or showing of films, games, etc.
• Failure to follow any of the guidelines may result in loss of equipment use privileges.

Reservations of Non-Residence Hall Facilities

This portion of the Programming Resource Guide is intended to clarify the often-confusing matter of who to call when attempting to reserve a room or building outside of the residence halls.  Please contact the Assistant Director for Residence Education if you have any further questions.

Perkins Student Center, Trabant University Center, and the Harrington Beach –  RAs should ask their Hall Director or Complex Coordinator to call the Operations Office at 831-2633.  This office is located on the first floor of the Trabant Center. Complex Community Council interested in reserving these spaces need to complete a Room Reservation Form and should come in person – not call.  Rooms cost money for non-students, and Complex Community Council will need the signature of an advisor to reserve the rooms.

Academic Classrooms and Smith/Purnell Concourse - To reserve a classroom space on behalf of the Office of Residence Life, contact the Academic Scheduling office at 831-2114.  If Complex Community Councils wish to reserve classroom space, they should obtain a Room Reservation Form at the Operations Office of the Trabant University Center.

South Central or North Central Mall and other outside, not-athletic venues – Go to room 218 Trabant University Center and fill out an Outside Facilities Use form.  Numerous signatures may be required for using one of these facilities, so start early.  There normally is no fee associated with using the area(s), unless you need to take down chains and posts, bring in trashcans, etc.

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Carpenter Sports Building, Pearson Gym, and Athletic Fields (including fields on Park Place, Academy Street, Frazer Field, as well as volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, etc.) –

Note: These are generally used on a first come, first served basis, but they may be reserved for special events.  Priority is given to Athletics, Intramurals and sports clubs. 

• Complete an “Application for use of Recreational Facilities” form available at the entrance of the Carpenter Sports Building.  If you have questions contact Stacy Truitt,  Recreation Services, located in room 110 Carpenter Sports Building, at 831-3210. 
• The completed form must be delivered to the Carpenter Sports Building for processing after being signed by the Director of Residence Life.
• There may be a fee involved with the reservation.  This will depend on which facilities you will be using, whether or not custodial service is required, what day of the week and what time you will be in the building, whether or not equipment is being rented, etc.. 
• Depending on the nature of the event, you may be required to pay for special services such as trash removal, building supervisor, security, lifeguards, custodial services, etc.   Check with Stacy Truitt at 831-3210 and the Assistant Director for Residence Education to determine which services will be necessary.

Some specific guidelines regarding the use of these venues are as follows:

Pearson Hall Gymnasium

• Building Supervisor is required; and is ordered by Carpenter staff when they approve the reservation.
• For some events a tarp must be ordered for the floor.
• Security is typically required.
• Custodial “clean-up after event” is required.
• For longer events (marathons, day-night programs) one male and one female custodian are required to keep bathrooms stocked and cleaned.

Carpenter Sports Building

• Lifeguard service is required for any pool reservations.
• Security is typically required.
• Custodial “clean-up after the event” is required for major events held in the afternoon or evening.
• Special arrangements must be made with the Director of Recreation and Intramural Programs in order to have all lights out in the Carpenter Front or Back gyms.
• A tarp must be ordered for the floor for any public events in the Front or Back gyms.
• The building (except the pool) is open late on Saturday Nights – until 1 am.  Schedule a group of 10 residents for a rock climbing orientation or reserve the back gym for some wacky late night games!  For information about more ideas, call Maryann Rapposelli, Assistant Director for Recreation Services, 831-6712.

Athletic Fields

• For any large public event, portable toilet facilities must be arranged.  (The University does not provide this service.)  Users and guests on the field may not use adjacent buildings for bathroom needs, water supplies, etc.
• Plant Operations Electrical Services must be arranged for any power needs.  You may not run extension cords from buildings adjacent to the field you are occupying.
• Security requirements will be based on the type of event.
• Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.
• Ropes Course: Take 15 of your residents to use the ropes course with a trained facilitator.  There is a fee for the use of the course but it is reasonable and determined on a sliding scale.  Contact Roger Spacht at 831-8611 for more information.

Mitchell Hall or Pearson Auditorium

• Contact Carl Asti (831-3559) to verify that the facility is available.
  
  
• Submit the Request for Use of Mitchell Hall or Pearson Hall Auditorium form to Activities & Programs, 218 Trabant University Center, at least two (2) weeks in advance of the date needed.
  
  
• Use of the facility is not confirmed until a request is filed in the Activities & Programs Office and is received by Media Services.
  
  
• There is a fee associated with the use of these facilities.  Prior to reserving these spaces, please confirm that the money needed to pay this fee has been budgeted for your program.

• CANCELLATION POLICY:  All requests for Pearson Hall or Mitchell Hall must be canceled with at least 48 hours notice.  You must notify BOTH the Activities & Programs office and Media Services.  If you do not cancel 48 hours in advance, charges will be assessed.

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