Introducing Progressive U's Work Study Program!

So you want to volunteer to help out on the site, but also don't want to give up the chance of winning a scholarship in the Blogging for Progress contest. Well, we need all the help we can get, so we're starting a new initiative.

In going with our university theme, we've decided to make a 'work study' program for those of you who want to 'work' for us, but still participate in the contest. In this program, you could get a variety of benefits, including points towards the scholarship contest (based on work completed) and free merchandise.

Below are the positions we have open. Benefits are negotiable, but will be proportional to the work done. We are always open to new suggestions, so if you have an idea that isn't mentioned below, send us an e-mail at info[at]progressiveu.org with your proposal.

1. Book Reviewer - We are always getting requests to review books, but can't always find someone with the time and/or interest in reviewing them for the Between the Lines column. Our book reviewers would be given the opportunity to receive these review copies, and would then be expected to post a review within a reasonable amount of time. In addition to the book, these individuals would likely receive points for each review they submit. Limited to 2-3 individuals.

2. Other Column Writer - We want our Between the Lines column to be more than just book reviews. As such, we'd like to have writers that might write about an interview, an educational television program, perhaps an explanation of a law currently being discussed at some level of government. We don't want these entries to be like regular blogs, and would not accept them if they are already posted to a specific user's blog. These individuals would receive points for each column entry they submit that is accepted for publication, and this position is open to all.

3. Campus Representative - As we kick off our Service Learning Program, we will need help in opening this program to various schools. These representatives will become knowledgeable about the program, and will be able to propose and explain it to various instructors at their school. They will be the in-house contact person for the program, and can refer instructors to the Progressive U Faculty for more information.

4. Reporter - Do you have a news feed that you read through? Would you like the chance to have a news feed on the Progressive U News Page? Or how about a topic on the Topic of the Week page? It only takes a few hours a week, and we'll think of some compensation to give to you. There are openings for 3-4 Topic of the Week persons, and 3-4 News persons.

Of course, those who are active and hard-working in their position will be able to get letters of recommendation for college or graduate school (or perhaps even a job) if they so desire.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please submit a volunteer application (make sure to select "Work Study" under type). Once we receive your application, we will contact you regarding your interests and determine whether or not to give you the position. Please allow up to 2 weeks for us to contact you regarding your application.

And, of course, we still have many positions open on the Progressive U Faculty, so if you don't want any of the positions listed above and still want to volunteer (giving up your place in the contest, of course), feel free to submit a volunteer form for that as well.