Virtual Volunteering Opportunities with LCSL

Join us for the Fall 2020 Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program!

Program Details: 

• The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes
• Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community. 
• Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 5 weeks between October 19th, 2020 - November 16, 2020. 
• The experience is FREE.

Who should participate?: 

• Any student who wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service
• Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservation, education, socio-economic inequality, healthcare, and more. 

How will you benefit from participating?

• Connect with a community of peers from across campus  and create new friendships.
• Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 
• Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue

What should I expect?

• Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities
• Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues
• Make connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life
• Identify at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about

Application Information:

• Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Sunday, September 20th, 2020
• The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. 

For more information or questions, visit Alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu

TLI will Take Place Virtually this Semester

Social Change: Individual Leadership

This Fall 2020 Maryland Lead is offering Terrapin Leadership Institute Social Change: Individual Leadership! This 5-week track will exclusively be provided in a virtual space during the fall semester. Sessions will take place starting the week of September 28th to the week of October 26th. 

Following the social change model, this track engages participants in topics that cover individual inner leadership such as leadership styles, ethics & values, identity, to help them develop a more complex understanding of the sequential nature of self leadership. This track is perfect for emerging leaders with no prior formal leadership experience necessary! Perks of participating include TLI swag, resume workshop, community building and much more. Registration is now open and you do not want to miss out, contact mlead@umd.edu with any questions!