1. Volunteer @ PSU with Fresh START Josh Wentz Penn State August 12, 2009

2. ATTENTION: Freshmen face a difficult transition by entering a campus of 46,000 other undergraduates

3. This presentation focuses on urging everyone to volunteer at some point during their Penn State career Bridge gaps and tear down barriers for new students Introduce students to PSU service opportunities Impact the lives of many

4. NEED: As older students, only we can help bridge this gap between both new and current Penn State students New Current

5. SATISFACTION: We will impact the lives of a group of younger students & aid service to hundreds of organizations

6. VISUALIZATION: Students will then continue to volunteer in service throughout their college careers and their lifetime

7. Fresh START provides Freshman and upperclassman with a way to interact and to give back to the community Gap needs bridged and barriers need torn down for new students Introduce students to PSU service opportunities Impact the lives of many

8. ACTION: Become a Fresh START team leader & become aware of the volunteer opportunities at Penn State http://www.sa.psu.edu/usa/studentactivities/service/programs.shtml http://volunteer.psu.edu/