Community Connector Fair

by Bob GIBSON Student Services

One of the richest experiences students can have is gained through service to others. PEI has a proud his- tory of volunteer efforts and UPEI stu- dents are no exception. Often students would like to learn more about the var- ious programs and services available, would like to volunteer, but are unsure how to proceed. At the same time, there are numerous community organ- izations who rely on volunteers and who would like an opportunity to recruit for their various activities but may lack the resources to effectively do so.

The Community Connector Fair is intended to bridge this gap.

In what we hope will be come an annual event, Student Services is pleased to announce first Community Connector Fair, to be held on Wednesday September 26th from 10:00 - 3:00 in the UPEI Sports Centre. Representatives from twenty-

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one not-for-profit organizations will be on hand to describe what they do and the kinds of opportunities they may have for volunteers. In addition to sharing their skills and talents and a sense of contributing to a worthy cause, students can also benefit from the enhancement this will bring to their career prospects by being able to include such involvement on their résumé. In many instances, satisfac- tion gained through volunteer activi- ties exceed that earned through paid employment.

We see this “community con- nection” as a win-win situation for everyone and encourage all students to drop by the Sports Centre on September 26th. Beyond this one day event, plans are underway to maintain an up-to-date database of information and volunteer opportunities through the Department of Student Services on a year-round basis.

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How do | enrol?

All full-time students at UPEI are automatically enrolled in this health insurance plan when they register for classes. The fee for the health plan is included in your registration fees.

What if | am already covered?

If you are already covered under an extended health plan you may choose to opt out of this plan and receive a refund of the health plan fees you have paid.

You must provide proof of your other health insurance company and policy number to the Student Union Office.

How to opt-out?

You must provide proof of your other health insurance plan to the Student Union Office in the form of the following:

a A copy of your current insurance plan card, or a letter from your insurance company clearly indicating the insurance company and policy number (Note: Handwritten information is not valid)

AND & Proof of full time student status Deadline to opt-out?

Opt outs are processed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ~ ONLY. The deadline to present proof of your other insurance plan to the Student Union Office is

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5", 2001

-NO EXCEPTIONS-

For further information contact the Student Health Plan Administrator at 566-0530, email studentu@upei.ca, or drop into the Student Union Office, 1* floor of the Barn

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