Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
April 3, 2023
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40 HOUR community service graduation requirement
To view the hours log you must be signed into your east longmeadow gmail account
graduation requirement - volunteer ideas - documentation form - hours log
volunteer opportunities
WHAT: SENIORS!!! - Assemble Large Net for behind the lacrosse goals on the turf - must be able to assemble things with basic tools and follow instructions
WHEN: Flexible hours - can be done during work study or independent study time too!
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: SENIORS!!! - ELHS Courtyard Spring Cleaning - help rake leaves, trim bushes, & clean up our outdoor spaces
WHEN: Flexible hours - seniors can do this during work study or independent study time too!
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: Girls on the Run - looking for 1 or 2 ELHS students to mentor girls in grades 3-5 - learn more here!
WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 245-415 at Mapleshade Elementary School. Starts ASAP and ends 6/1/2023.
HOW: Contact Mrs. Ferros at 618-410-7350
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WHAT: East Longmeadow Earth Day Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday April 8 from 830am-11am starting at the E.L. Senior Center (receive 5 volunteer hours)
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WHAT: East Longmeadow Community Egg Hunt - help set up egg hunt & pass out goody bags
WHEN: Saturday April 8 from 8:45am-12pm (receive 5 volunteer hours)
WHERE: ELHS Turf
HOW: Contact Donna Prather, 525-5400 ext 1301 or donna.prather@eastlongmeadowma.gov
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WHAT: East Longmeadow Fishing Derby
WHEN: Wed April 12 630pm help assemble goodie bags (receive 3 volunteer hours) ... Sat April 15 from 6:30am-11:30am help out at fishing derby (receive 10 volunteer hours)
WHERE: Heritage Park Pond
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: Saint Vincent DePaul clothing collection drive is looking for volunteers to help at the event loading the truck with donations as people drop them off.
WHEN: Saturday April 22 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm & Sunday April 23 from 7:30am - 1:00 p.m. Students may select any hours.
HOW: Interested students should email Mr. Castonguay at srcastonguay@yahoo.com to sign up and let him know what shifts you would like to volunteer at.
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WHAT: Best Buddies Friendship Walk - the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
WHEN: April 29 - learn more here& register here (dunkin donuts park in hartford0! OR May 13 - learn more here& register here (polar park in worcester)!
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WHAT: E.L. Youth Soccer Little Kickers - help coach skills & drills
WHEN: Saturdays from April 29 to June 1
HOW: Contact: Donna Prather, 525-5400 ext 1301 or donna.prather@eastlongmeadowma.gov
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WHAT: Counselor In Training program
WHERE: Pine Knoll, E.L.
WHEN: Summer 2023, but deadline to apply is April 14
LEARN MORE: Click here!
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WHAT: The Miracle League of Western MA believes every child deserves the chance to play baseball. You can help give children with special needs the gift of friendship and baseball by volunteering one on one with our players as a Buddy.
WHEN: 8 Sunday mornings starting in May at Springfield College
More ideas...
"ENVIRONMENTAL"
Put your environmental consciousness to work. Think of ways your school could be greener, and talk to your principal about putting your ideas to work. Or find creative ways to recycle shoes, tires and other things to keep them out of landfills. You could also teach kids about natural resources in your area and how to protect them.
Here are some websites to get you started:
Browns Farm - Peaked Mountain - Student Conservation Association - The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut River Conservancy - Alliance For Climate Education - Sierra Club - 4H Club - Tree Planting Event - E.L. Earth Day Cleanup (April) -
Here are some student led projects:
Lily volunteers with other students at her school to help keep Albuquerque beautiful by working on cleanup and restoration projects in the Rio Grande Bosque, a deciduous forest that winds 16 miles through her city.
Jonah led his 4-H club in raising money to purchase reusable shopping bags that local merchants can use to cut down on the number of plastic bags that end up in landfills.
Emma led an effort at her school to promote recycling of bottles, cans, paper products and old T-shirts.
Bella educated her community about the harm that plastic bags do to oceans and sea life, and spearheaded the passage of a town ordinance banning the bags.
Job openings
Babysitting - an E.L. parent is looking for someone to watch their 6 year old daughter for a few hours during the day on Saturdays or Sundays. Day & time is flexible. If interested email Mr. Maccarini
Autumn Lane Decor in E.L., next to Coffee Time, is looking for someone to help with their marketing & social media
College CORNER
UMASS Pre-College Program: For high school students in grade 10-12 - Learn more here!
SAT Test Registration: May 6 test date ... April 7 registration deadline
Juniors & Seniors: Timeline for college admissions & financial aid
Scholarships: Click here to see some available scholarship opportunities
College Fairs: in person and virtual opportunities available ... NACAC College Fairs ~ NEACAC College Fairs
JUNIORS! it's College visit time
U.S. Academies info Day
WHAT: Learn about U.S. service academies and other similar educational opportunities ... United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy; Mass Maritime Academy; Norwich University; and ROTC programs.
WHEN: Saturday May 20, 2023 at 12pm at the Springfield Museums
HOW: 2023 Academy Day Form - Deadline is May 15, 2023
