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WANT TO SEE A FREE SHOW AT THE CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER? OR CATCH SOME OF A WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
GAME IN COMCAST WITHOUT A TICKET? SIMPLY VOLUNTEER. YOU AND THE UNIVERSITY REAP THE BENEFITS.
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A Show of Giving
Where: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
What you give: Your time and winning smile as an usher
What you receive: Free admission to the show
How it works: Fill out an application, only to gather contact information and to share the types of performances you prefer.
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Of Hot Dogs and Helping Hands
Where: Athletic event concession stands
What you give: The elbow grease of you and some friends
What you receive: A chance to watch men's and women's basketball, football, lacrosse and baseball games and special events for free while earning money for your nonprofit organization
How it works: It may be too late for football season, but basketball sign-ups began in September. Groups are given thorough briefings and assigned a stand manager to help with the shift. Each group is guaranteed at least $200.
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Baby and Me, and the Professor
Where: Maryland Infant Studies Laboratory
What you give: A little bit of you and your baby's time
What you receive: A small toy for your wee one and a chance to spend fun, quality time with your baby, while helping university researchers with “this simply fascinating stage of growth”
How it works: Sign up to contribute to the research of Amanda Woodward, professor in the Department of Psychology, and her colleagues as they seek to better understand how babies think and process the social world.
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Research for What Puzzles You
Where: Various academic departments on campus
What you give: Maybe a health history, some time to answer questions or take tests
What you receive: Small monetary or medical incentives, such as personal nutrition analysis or fitness training
How it works: Visit or call various academic departments to inquire about participating in research studies. Certain units are known to provide regular opportunities, such as the departments of Psychology, Kinesiology and Family Studies.
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CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
Call 301.405.ARTS and ask for patron services or the volunteer department.
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ATHLETIC EVENTS:
Call Dan Robertson, concessions manager, at 301.314.8586.
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