November 1, 2017

Volunteers Needed for “English-in-Action” Program

Learning a new language can be a challenge. Volunteer with English-in-Action, a nation-wide program, to help students, visiting scholars, and international visitors and their families improve their English conversational skills and understanding of American life. Volunteer tutors meet with one or more international partners…

February 16, 2016

The Forgotten International Fellowships — 3/15/2016

The Forgotten International (FTI) is enlisting applicants for field volunteer positions abroad to do poverty alleviation work. FTI partners with 10 organizations in Cambodia, Nepal, India, Kenya, Peru and Uganda, and continues to expand their placements around the globe. Placements abroad may involve: teaching English or other skills to children or young…

January 13, 2015

Berkeley Energy & Resources Collective (BERC), an Opportunity to Get Involved

The Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative (BERC) is a graduate-student cooperative that aims to connect and educate members about complex energy and environmental problems. Past activities have included field trips to the Calpine Delta Energy Center, membership socials, and a carbon-negative panel workshop. BERC maintains a blog with the…

September 19, 2013

Volunteers Needed for “English in Action” Program

The Berkeley/Oakland YWCA, located adjacent to the campus’s south side, seeks volunteers to help international students and visiting scholars practice English conversational skills. A commitment of only one hour a week is required; no teaching experience is necessary. For more information or to register visit the English in Action (EIA) office located at the…