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News Release Aug. 18, 2006 Broaden Your Horizons at Boise State's Volunteer Expo 2006 The Boise State University Volunteer Services Board will offer a chance to get more involved with the community during the Volunteer Expo 2006. The Expo will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6 in the Boise State Student Union first floor and Jordan Ballroom D. Admission is free. The Volunteer Expo is a unique event in the Treasure Valley, giving students, faculty and community members the ch ance to meet representatives from more than 50 local community service agencies. Potential volunteers can learn more about the community’s non-profit organizations and sign up to become volunteers. Volunteer Services adviser Mahi Takazawa said that the expo is the biggest volunteer fair for non-profits in the Treasure Valley. "It’s a convenient means to find out how you can help in the community," he said. "It’s a shopping mall for volunteering." The event is co-sponsored by the Boise Weekly, the Boise State Service-Learning Program and the United Way of Treasure Valley Volunteer Center. For more information, contact Yolanda Juarez at (208) 426-4240 or vsboutreach@boisestate.edu. -30- Contact: Yolanda Juarez, Volunteer Services Board, (208) 426-4240, vsboutreach@boisestate.edu Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.
email communications@boisestate.edu Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007
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