Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
October 17, 2023
community service INFORmation
student hours log - graduation requirement - volunteer ideas - documentation form
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To view the "student hours log" students must be signed into their school gmail account
volunteer opportunities
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WHAT: Looking for 8-10 students to help at the Halloween Extravaganza for kids at The Ice Cream Depot at Graham Central Station (across from Dunkin Donuts in E.L.)
WHEN: Saturday October 21, 2023 from 9:30am- 1:30pm (receive 7 volunteer hours!)
HOW: Email Erin Ewick at eewick10@yahoo.com
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WHAT: 2nd annual Oktoberfest - help with Set Up, Parking, Running Game Stations, Hiding Eggs Along the Walking Trails, Oversee the bounce house and more!
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 12-4 (receive 5 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: Brown Farm (64 Hampden Rd, E.L.)
SIGN-UP: Email Jessica Stacy at the E.L. Rec Dept - jessica.stacy@eastlongmeadowma.gov
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WHAT: Not So Scary Trunk or Treat & Haunted House
WHEN: Thursday October 26, 2023 from 500-630pm (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: E.L. Recreation Dept / Senior Center
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WHAT: Meadowbrook Bowling Spooktacular at Shaker Bowl in E.L. They will need help with various tasks such as getting people checked in and to their lanes, setting up our trick or treat stations, decorating, and selling raffle tickets.
WHEN: October 28, 2023 from 11am-2pm or 1pm-4pm (receive 5 volunteer hours per shift!)
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WHAT: Looking for 10 students to help direct presenters and teachers to workshop locations at ELHS. This is a day off of school for students.
WHEN: Tuesday November 7 from 7am-10am (receive 6 volunteer hours!)
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
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WHAT: Set up voting booths at Birchland Park MS
WHEN: Monday November 6 from 2-3pm (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
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WHAT: Put away voting booths at Birchland Park MS
WHEN: Tuesday November 7 from 8-9pm (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
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WHAT: Fleet Feet Longmeadow Mentoring Program - run (or walk) with other runners and be a mentor - mentor training provided!
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WHAT: Do you have experience with Chorus? Or Theater? Help out with the after school theater club at Mapleshade Elementary School.
WHEN: Thursdays from 2:30 -3:45 starting on October 5, 2023.
HOW: Interested students should contact Carolyn McBride at carolyn.mcbride@eastlongmeadowma.gov
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WHAT: Help coach youth soccer clinics in E.L. during the month of October
WHEN: Volunteers can sign up to help in 1 hour increments. Tuesdays from 330-630 @ BPMS OR 430-630 @ Meadowbrook. Wednesdays from 430-630 @ Mountain View. Thursdays from 430-630 @ Meadowbrook.
HOW: Contact Coach Alfred at 860-478-9756 or info@futsalstreet.soccer
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More ideas..."ELHS, LOCAL, SPORTS"
Here are some ideas to get you started:
E.L. Recreation Department - Spartanum (Mr. Kiernan) - ELCAT Filming (Mr. Maki) - Powder Puff Game (Ms. Reed) - Sports Snack Shack - ELHS Sports Team Managers - Band (Mr. Kiernan) - National Honor Society Tutoring (Ms. Stark) - ELHS Awards Night (Ms. Petrie) - Key Club (Ms. Reed) - Many Hands Piano Recital (Mr. Maccarini)
Local Schools - 4th of July Parade Banner Carriers (Mr. Maccarini) - Griffins Friends (Mr. Kelleher) - Boy Scouts - Lions Club - Help out neighbors in need - Youth sports coaching - Swim Meets - The Miracle League Buddy Program
College CORNER
ARTICLE: What You Need to Complete Your Financial Aid Applications
SAT TESTING: SAT Dates & Deadlines (Next test date: 11/4 with a 10/5 registration deadline)
ACT TESTING: ACT Dates & Deadlines (Next test date: 10/28 with a 9/22 registration deadline)
VIDEOS: College Planning Video Library
JUNIORS & SENIORS: Timeline for college admissions & financial aid
ARTICLE: FAQ's about college essays
ARTICLE: 5 Tips on Completing the Common App
ARTICLE: College Recruiting Process: How Do Colleges Recruit Athletes?
ARTICLE: Navigating College Athletics
COLLEGE: Federal Student Aid Website
COLLEGE: The College Visit
College Visits at ELHS
Sign up for the following college visits in Naviance under the "Colleges" tab
OCTOBER:
18-AIC, 8:30AM
20-Bryant, 12:30PM
27-COLLEGE FAIR, East Longmeadow High School
NOVEMBER:
6-Marist, 8am
Career planning
ARTICLE: 12 High-Paying Jobs for Creative People to Consider in 2023
ARTICLE: What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider
WORKSHOP: Is Accounting For Me?, 11/3/23 from 830am-100pm at Emmanuel College
ASVAB TEST: ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), 12/7/23 7:30 AM
Job openings
Looking for a job? Click here to see where other ELHS students work!
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WHAT: E.L. Recreation Basketball Scorekeepers
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WHAT: E.L. Recreation Basketball Monitors (must be 18)
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WHAT: Hiring counselors for the CAP after school programs to work with elementary age children. Jobs for students age 16 and over. Students who work at CAP will also have the opportunity to work at the summer camps also!
WHERE: Meadowbrook & Mapleshade in E.L.
WHEN: Part-Time shifts (M-F 6:30 am - 8:30 am (EL locations only) and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (all locations); Fridays they close at 5:30 p.m.
HOW: Interested students should contact Dorothy Linder at dlinder@springfieldjcc.org or 413-739-4715 ext 328
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WHAT: Hiring lifeguards & Swim Instructors
WHERE: JCC in Longmeadow/Springfield
HOW: Interested students should contact Dorothy Linder at dlinder@springfieldjcc.org or 413-739-4715 ext 328
