WePickle Charleston Is Looking for Pickleball Instructors!

WePickle - YouTubeWePickle needs instructors in the Charleston peninsula and surrounding areas!

Details: WePickle Charleston teaches pickleball in area schools and needs instructors and volunteers. They are currently interviewing for Spring 2025 positions.

Great Fit For: Students who are passionate about pickleball, possess excellent communication skills, and are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and love for the game with others. If you have experience teaching pickleball and are dedicated to helping others succeed on the court, they want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please contact Craig Massey at wepicklecraig@gmail.com or 843-860-7687. Find more details about getting involved here.

For more information, check out their website.

Fun and Flexible Tutoring Opportunity for College Students!

Exemplary Capabilities are hiring motivated and organized students to join their academic success team! They work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond in a variety of subjects.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond
  • FREE food on-site
  • 15 minutes from CofC with direct bus route available
  • Fun work environment

Great Fit For: Any student, regardless of major or class, who wants to make a difference!

To ApplyGo to this link, scan the QR code on the provided flyer, or email your resume to valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com.

For more information, contact Valerie White at valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com or (843) 608-8479, or you can click this link.

Sustainable Art Mural Design for the Blue Line Project

You’re invited to submit a design for the Blue Line Project’s Mural Design Contest!

Details: The Blue Line Project is an awareness initiative that aims to educate our community about the reality of sea level rise and climate change by visualizing the potential impacts of storm surges through art installations. They plan to bring this conversation to the College of Charleston campus by designing a mural on the 114 Wentworth building, facing the downtown student garden.

Design Guidelines: For your submissions, you’re encouraged to sketch out your ideas however you are comfortable, whether that is a pencil sketch of ideas or if you prefer to make it online. You can use colors to convey different levels of details if you want to, or you can use shading instead. The requirements for the submission are:

  • 3 visible blue lines at varying heights (about 10ft, 12ft, and 16ft tall)
  • Must be at least the height of the maximum line, but as wide as you would like
  • May not include profanity, political, derogatory language, or religious references

Other than that, the entire design is up to you!

Great Opportunity For: Any student with a passion for sustainability, regardless of your major, year of study, or prior artistic background!

Submissions: Click this link to submit your design! Submissions close on Friday, November 22nd.

For more information, check out the details at the submission link, contact Honors student Abby Malloy at malloyam@g.cofc.edu, or reach out to the Blue Line Project on Instagram.

Three Weeks in Greece with the Sea Turtles? Yes Please!

The Center for Civic Engagement is offering a 2025 Maymester Alternative Break trip to Greece focused on wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable Tourism.

Alternative Break? An immersive educational travel experience that connects students with thought leaders and community organizations who are serving their communities in forward-thinking ways.

The Maymester Trip: Travel to Zakynthos, Greece from May 23 – June 11, 2025, and support sea turtle conservation efforts on the island. During the trip participants take part in strong direct service, educational programing, daily reflection, and leadership development.

  • Learn More: There’s a drop-in AB Greece 2025 information session Thursday on November 7th from 11:00 am- 2:30pm in Lightsey 203 for those who would like to learn more or have any questions.

How to Apply: Submit the application form by Wednesday, November 13 by 10 p.m.

 

Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation on Charleston’s Underserved Communities

The Center for Sustainable Development is hosting a conversational event centered around the underserved communities of Charleston next week!

The Panel: The speakers at this event will include…

  • Dr. Rénard Harris, professor of teacher education
  • Lauren Herterich, Executive Director of Kids on Point, an Honors Engaged partner organization
  • Jeckie Winston of Friends of Gadsden Creek

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Tuesday, November 12th, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • In the Alumni Center

To Attend: No registration required! Free drinks and snacks will be provided at the event.

Downtown High School Seeking Paid Tutors

Early College High School (ECHS), located downtown at 66 Columbus St., is seeking tutors to support high school students in math, science and Spanish.

About ECHS: We are proud to offer our first generation college students the opportunity to take dual-enrollment courses so that they may earn up to an Associate’s degree by the time they graduate high school.

The Opportunity:

  • Support first generation students in their dual enrollment courses (including Prob Stats, Bio101/102, Anatomy/Physiology, Calculus, Trigonometry, and Spanish101/102)
  • Work 1:1 or in small groups
  • Potential to earn $17/hour (1-7 hours/week)

How to Get Involved: We are able to offer one paid position for $17/hour (apply online through the school district); we’d also welcome additional tutors on a volunteer basis (email Cat Misar, AVID Coordinator, to learn more: catherine_misar@charleston.k12.sc.us)

FoodShare Moncks Corner: Public Health AmeriCorps Opportunity

FoodShare in Monck’s Corner through Trident United Way has an opportunity for students or recent graduates to expand food and nutrition services available in the Tri-County Area.

The Opportunity: The PHA Service Member, under the supervision of Trident United Way’s FoodShare Berkeley program, will provide assistance and support to the FoodShare Berkeley Hub to expand food and nutrition security strategies to community members in underserved areas across the county. The Service Member will primarily focus on the distribution and promotion of the Fresh Food Box in the community.

Benefits: Benefits for Service Members include a stipend/living allowance, real-world experience in the public health field, tailored mentorship/coaching, opportunities to network with the PHA community, and eligibility for a Segal Education Award upon completion of service. Service may be used to fulfill practicum or applied experience requirements.

To Apply: Fill out the NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Application and select SC-II for the service opportunity you are applying for.

For more information click this link or send an email to Madison James at mjames@tuw.org.

You’re Invited to Attend or Volunteer at the Motivate HER Entrepreneurship Conference!

You’re invited to attend or volunteer at the Increasing Hope’s Women’s Business Center Motivate HER conference, an exciting event designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs in the Lowcountry. The action-packed day will include inspiring speakers, informative workshops, and great networking opportunities!

Details: The Motivate HER conference will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lowcountry Conference Center. Sessions will include:

  • The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Small Business Accounting: Mastering Your Financials
  • Dreams to Reality: Launching Your Own Business
  • and many more! See the full event schedule here

To AttendRegister for the event here!

To Volunteer: Sign up with this link by Wednesday, September 18th. As a bonus, you’ll get to attend the conference for free! For questions about this opportunity, contact ihopewbc@increasinghope.org.

Go here for more information about the event and the Increasing Hope’s Women’s Business Center.