A call for Antioch volunteers

Dear Alumni & Friends:

This is an exciting and transformative moment to volunteer at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Antioch College Volunteers are not only at the forefront, but are also the backbone of the current efforts to restore and re-launch the now independent College. As the newly appointed Manager of Volunteer Work, I am continually struck by the dedication and generosity of our volunteers who are rising, yet again, to meet all the challenges we have before us.

Volunteers are contributing thousands of service hours to the College. The 2009 Reunion Work Project attracted the largest group in recent memory, with over 60 hard-working volunteers working to repair the Olive Kettering Library. Next year we hope to Volunteers work in the Antioch gardendouble that number. In addition, volunteers are now coordinating campus mail and recycling; working in the garden and greenhouse; renovating buildings; working the phone banks to reengage alumni around the world; serving on committees and boards; providing administrative and communications support; and donating their diverse skills and expertise in every way possible in order to re-launch Antioch College.

I invite you to join with hundreds of creative volunteers as we continue to make history. I encourage you to investigate volunteer opportunities at our new website, www.antiochcollege.org/volunteer. A wide variety of opportunities exist. We have cooperative living space on campus for volunteers who can spend a weekend, a few weeks, or a couple of months working for the College. If you already live in the Yellow Springs area and can volunteer for a few hours a month or a week, we have projects for you. In addition to the volunteer work positions, the next large work project will focus on Pennell House restoration and will take place from January 19-23, 2010. Learn more about this upcoming project at antiochcollege.org/volunteer.

Previous generations of Antiochians made it possible for us to experience Antioch. Now it's our turn to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to create sustainable and justice centered communities that boldly impact the world. Please visit the new volunteer website and get active today!


Sincerely,
Julian Sharp
Manager of Volunteer Work
jsharp@antiochcollege.org
937.286.9778