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Platinum Slug Individual Service Award

Criteria for Candidacy

This award is designed to recognize students for their overall contribution through service to the campus and/or local communities during their time here at UCSC. Students who have completed eight to fifteen quarters of extended service in addition to one-time or limited service are encouraged to apply. Criteria necessary to be considered for this award include:
  • Completion of extended service within the past academic year;
  • Written description detailing the type(s) of service provided during your time here at UCSC;
  • Written description of the impact your involvement has had on the community(ies) and yourself;
  • One letter of recommendation from a member of the community where the most valuable service has occurred who can speak to service completed.

While all students will receive recognition for their contributions, one outstanding student will be selected from each category for her/his exemplary service efforts.

If you would like to nominate a recipient for this category,
please use the Nomination Form.

Application Process

  1. The applicant must meet the criteria for candidacy.
  2. Student must complete the online student application form.
  3. Student must submit one letter of recommendation to:
      By Mail: The Student Volunteer Center - EOP
      University of California, Santa Cruz
      1156 High Street
      Santa Cruz, CA 95064
      In Person:   1st Floor, Academic Resource Center (Next to ARCafé)
      Fax: 831-459-3047
  4. Student is encouraged to submit photos of their volunteer experience
    for inclusion in the Awards presentation slideshow to the address above.*
  5. All materials must be completed and submitted by 5pm Friday, May 16th
  6. Students are only eligible to apply for one award.
* Photos will not be reviewed or taken into consideration in the selection process.


Part A: General Information

Name

Phone

Email

Address



 College

Year
Agencies where service was completed:
Agency Name
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Name of contact
Part B: Volunteer Experience

1. Describe the service(s) you performed in detail. (What were your responsibilities etc.)
Not to exceed 200 words


2. Describe the setting(s) in which the service was performed. (i.e. homeless shelter, after school program)
Not to exceed 100 words


3. Please describe the population(s) you served. (i.e. H.S. students, elderly)
Not to exceed 100 words


4. Dates of service
    1) From:
    Month Year
    		To:
    Month Year
    2) From:
    Month Year
    		To:
    Month Year
    3) From:
    Month Year
    		To:
    Month Year
    4) From:
    Month Year
    		To:
    Month Year
    5) From:
    Month Year
    		To:
    Month Year
5. How frequently did you volunteer? (Days and times, i.e. MWF/2-4pm)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

6. How many hours total did you contribute to these organizations during the 2007-08 school year?


7. Was this volunteer/internship position


Part C: Your Impact
(While all students will be recognized for their contributions, Part C will aid the selection committee in choosing one outstanding volunteer for their exemplary service efforts.)

1. How do you feel your service benefited the community?
Not to exceed 150 words


2. In what ways have you benefited from the services you have performed?
Not to exceed 150 words


3. Tell us about your favorite volunteer memory from this 06-07 academic shchool year. Why did it mean so much to you?
Not to exceed 200 words




Part D: References
Ask a person who lives or works in the community who can speak about your service activities to provide a letter of recommendation. Letters are due to the Student Volunteer Center no later than 5pm on Friday, May 16th. Please mail or fax letters of recommendation to:
    By Mail: The Student Volunteer Center - EOP
    University of California, Santa Cruz
    1156 High Street
    Santa Cruz, CA 95064
    In Person:   1st Floor, Academic Resource Center (Next to ARCafé)
    Fax: 831-459-3047

Part E: Photos
Please submit photos of your volunteer experience and/or of you!
  • Photos may be included in the Awards Presentation Ceremony.
  • Photos are due to the Student Volunteer Center no later than 5pm on Friday, May 16th to the address above.
  • Please label photos with your first and last name.
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