This archived resource was originally developed by Jayne Cravens for the
AmeriCorps for Community Engagement and Education Program (ACEE)
which, at the time (2000), was based at the University of Texas at Austin.
The handbook is provided as an example for other AmeriCorps programs.

The official, current web site of the ACEE program is elsewhere.
Please note that many of the links in this handbook no longer function, many of the activities are no longer undertaken,
and much of the information is outdated. In some cases, contact information and organization names have been deleted.

 
 
 
 
HANDBOOK CONTENTS:

Handbook Main Page

Getting Started

Working with Volunteers / Mentors

Volunteer Recruitment

ACEE Newsletter

Using the ACEE Web Site

Coordinating After School Clubs & Activities

Books on Tape

English as a Second Language

Food Bank

Harvest Fest

Health/Career Fair

Immigration Clinic

Piece by Peace

Painter Observatory

Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

Related-Dana Center Resources

Other Related Resources

 

ACEE Home Page

 
AmeriCorps Logo

Corporation for National Service: AmeriCorps

 

Charles A. Dana Center

 
 

  
    

Harvest Fest

 
Harvest Fest is Sanchez Elementary School's primary fundraiser for the year. It is an all- day school carnival that provides fun activites, food, and a haunted house, which the ACEE members generally help set up and participate in.

Contact Mrs. Maldonado, she usually heads this up. AmeriCorps always helps with the set-up, running, and clean-up of the haunted house.

Jennifer San Pedro (VISTA 1999-2000) says:

"If AmeriCorps helps out with this, make sure you have a 'shift schedule' because it usually lasts from 11am to 3pm. Last year, members were tired, worn-out, and many did not have a chance to participate in any other activities. This is why they should make sure they stick to their schedule. You do not have to worry about props or masks, Sanchez Elementary usually provides that. But, you may want to wear all black or a cape."

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This archived resource was originally developed by Jayne Cravens for the
AmeriCorps for Community Engagement and Education Program (ACEE)
which, at the time (1998), was based at the University of Texas at Austin.
The official, current web site of the ACEE program is elsewhere.
Please note that many of the links in this handbook no longer function, and much of the information is outdated.

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