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Meet & Gr eet
UGI VE. ORG501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to
catalyze, excite, and empower the next generation of volunteers.
What i s UCREW?
• Six-month long program running October 2012 through March 2013
• Participants learn about social enterprise and ultimately develop an idea for their own
So, what exact l y i s a soci al ent er pr i se?
Si mpl y st at ed:
An or gani zat i on t hat uses busi ness met hods t o sol ve a soci al pr obl em.
Check out t hese exampl es…
Bui l di ng Val ueCi nci nnat i , Ohi o
ENVIRONMENT•Salvages reusable building materials for resale to the public, keeping them out of landfills
EMPLOYS•People workforce disadvantages
Veni ce on Vi ne Ci nci nnat i , Ohi oPROVIDES•Paid on-the-job training tailored for inner-city residents
HELPS•Overcome obstacles to pursuing and maintaining stable employment
EDUCATES•Employees on topics related to their desired career
Why shoul d your st udent j oi n
UCREW?
UCREWer s wi l l :
• Gain valuable leadership experience
• Learn about the emerging field of social enterprise
• Meet other students from all over the city
UCREWer s ar e f r om…
• Cincinnati Country Day School
• Colerain High School• Dayton High School• Diamond Oaks• Elder High School• Harrison High School• Indian Hill High School• Kings High School
• Madeira High School• Moeller High School• Mount Notre Dame• Oak Hills• Seven Hills• St. Xavier• St. Ursula• Summit Country Day
School
&& mor e!
How does UCREW wor k?
Identify a social enterprise
Turn an idea into reality
Launch their own business
Be an effective public speaker
Once a month, UCREWers will spend time volunteering at local social enterprises
Where they will learn from people who are already running successful social enterprises!
Use all the knowledge and experience they’ve gained to create their own social enterprise
THEY pick a problem, and THEY develop a business that will help solve it!
Backgr ound
• 5th year for UCREW in Cincinnati
• 2nd year that students are focusing on social enterprise
Bi g News!
•Launching social enterprise curriculum in 6 additional Ohio cities & Louisville, KY
•Looking to expand program nationally in 2013-2014 school year
• Monthly meetings 1 Tuesday every month Content-based
• Committee meeting 1 Tuesday every month Group-work based
Requi r ed Commi t ment s
• Volunteering at local Social Enterprises 1 Saturday every month
• 2-4 hours of work outside of meetings each month
Requi r ed Commi t ment s
How can st udent s earn poi nt s?Points Tasks
50 Per 5 tickets sold/people recruited for launch event
100 Per attendance at each volunteer activity
100 Per attendance at each monthly meeting
100 Per attendance at each committee meeting
100 Parent attends Parent Meeting
200 Attend Launch Event
200 Attend Kickoff Meeting in October
What can st udent s earn?Points Prize800 UGIVE Vintage Tee
1250 Recognition at Culmination Event/ NYSS
1500 Recommendation Letter
1700 Profile and Video on UGIVE Blog, linked to Social Media
1850 Buy one, get one at Culmination Event/NYSS
2000 Entered in drawing to go to National Conference
It's easy, just search for the opportunities for Cincinnati UCREW then click the "Sign up" button.
To earn points, you have to sign up for ALL meetings and volunteer activities on the UGIVE site!
Saturday, March 16th 2013
•Students will pitch their business idea to their family, friends, teachers, and the local community
AMPLI FY
• Each UCREW will be invited to share their business idea with the other UCREW programs
• Will be a celebration of all of the hard work UCREWers did throughout the year!
Cul mi nat i on Event
• Students in Ohio are able to apply to receive high school credit for participation in the UCREW program
• Students are responsible for pursuing this, not UGIVE.ORG; however, UGIVE.ORG staff will support their efforts in any way possible
Fl ex Cr edi t Opt i ons
• Pre-approved by Columbus City Schools • 1 credit for Small Business Development
• Students attempting to receive credit MUST complete all of the work/activities that are in the UCREW book; and deliver the business pitch to a class/student group at their school
Fl ex Cr edi t Opt i ons
• School administrators and counselors are best to answer questions about the policy at your child’s school
• More info about the Ohio Department of Education policy on flex credit can be found on their website
Fl ex Cr edi t Quest i ons
Fee Br eakdown
$50
Quest i ons?