Return of the Volunteer Club
The PVCC Volunteer Club has been revived. Former adviser Kim Hoosier’s close colleague, Dr. Todd Platts, volunteered as faculty adviser.
After three preliminary meetings, officers were appointed, a budget submitted and three projects begun.
Officers are Ashleigh Killiebrew, president; Yolanda Espinoza, vice president; Natalie Greene, treasurer; Arif Vega, secretary; and Asa Cohen, student government representative.
A budget request of $1500 was submittted.
Projects voted into action are a Super Smash Brothers tournament, which is a fundraising collaboration with the SSB club, an Easter event and HIV testing. Working with refugees is also a possibility, with research pending.
Ongoing actions to increase participation was also identified as an important element of the club’s efforts.
The volunteer club was disbanded for over a year. Several members continued the efforts through the winter with Santa Matters, a holiday party for the children of inmates of the regional jail. The club has a rich history with PVCC, organizing events such as the battle of the bands, Halloween and Easter events, coat drives, food drives, community outreach and awareness programs.
They have also worked with several local organizations such as SARA, local food banks, the Environmental and Horticulture Club and Habitat for Humanity.
