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2012 Service Recognition Ceremony

Silver Slug Individual Service Award

Criteria for Candidacy:

Individual students who have provided 1-2 quarters of service to the campus and/or local communities while at UCSC are encouraged to apply for this award. Criteria necessary to be considered for this award include:

  • Completion of extended service within the past academic year (Summer 2010-present)
  • Written description detailing the type of service provided
  • Written description of the impact their involvement has had on the community and themselves
  • One letter of recommendation from a person who lives or works in the community 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.

To Nominate an Individual Student Volunteer: 

Community organizations, staff, faculty, community members, or students may nominate any UCSC member(s) for their outstanding volunteer efforts. Please complete the Individual Nomination Form to nominate a recipient for the Silver award.


To Nominate Yourself:

  1. Verify you meet the criteria for candidacy.
  2. Complete the online student application form (below).
  3. Submit one letter of recommendation to:
      By Mail: Career Center/Student Volunteer Center
      1156 High Street
      Santa Cruz, CA 95064
      In Person:   3rd Floor, Bay Tree Building (next to the Bay Tree Bookstore) 
      Fax: 831-459-4018
  4. We encourage you to submit photos of your volunteer experience
    for inclusion in the awards ceremony to the address above.*
  5. All materials must be completed and submitted by 5pm Monday, May 9th
  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

Current Year
Agency where service was completed:
Agency Name

 Name of contact/supervisor
Part B: Volunteer Experience

1. Quarters of service
    From:
    Quarter Year
    To:
    Quarter Year

2. How frequently did you volunteer? (Days and times, i.e. MWF/2-4pm)


3. How many hours total did you contribute to this organization between Summer 2010 to present?

4. Describe the service you performed in detail. (What were your responsibilities etc.)
Not to exceed 150 words


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? What population or need was served?
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 2011-2012 academic school year. Why did it mean so much to you? 
Not to exceed 200 words
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