Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
March 6, 2023
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
Turkey Earthquake collection
THANK YOU to all those who donated!!!
volunteer opportunities
WHAT: Are you artistic? Can you paint? We are looking for a student(s) to paint a spartan logo and lettering on the four baseball dugouts located at Heritage Park. ***Proof of artistic & painting ability is required for this***
WHEN: Spring 2023 based on weather
WHERE: E.L. Baseball Fields
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: Mountain View PTO Talent Show. Looking for 6 volunteers to help with concessions and seating during the show.
WHEN: Friday March 31 from 530pm-9pm (receive 5 volunteer hours)
WHERE: ELHS Auditorium
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
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WHAT: East Longmeadow Earth Day Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday April 8 from 9am-11am (receive 5 volunteer hours)
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WHAT: Saint Vincent DePaul is having a clothing collection drive and 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! OR May 13 - learn more here& register here!
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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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More ideas...
"ANIMALS"
From pitching in at a zoo, shelter or wildlife refuge to raising guide dogs for the visually impaired, animal lovers have many avenues for volunteering. Organizations that heighten awareness about endangered species are often driven by volunteer power, too.
Here are some websites to get you started:
Forest Park Zoo - Dakin Humane - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - National Wildlife Federation - TJ O'Connor - Humane Society - Whispering Horse
Here are some student led projects:
Alyssa is an enthusiastic wildlife advocate who gives presentations at schools, libraries, fairs, wildlife refuges and other venues about wolves and the importance of protecting them in the wild.
Mary raised money to procure a “pet disaster relief trailer” for her county to provide residents with a safe place to house their pets when tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters occur.
Tabitha has raised more than $115,000 through her nonprofit, “Pawsitive Pawsibilities,” to provide nine service dogs to people who otherwise could not afford one.
Nathan spearheaded a drive to remodel the poultry barn at his county's fairgrounds.
summer programs
Girls Who Code, Virtual Program, Summer 2023
Health & Biomedical Summer Camp, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA, July 24-29
Job openings
job certifications
Lifeguard Certification (starting 4/1)
Babysitting Certification (starting 3/25) - if you are over 15 you can still register just let Mr. Maccarini know you are interested.
College CORNER
SAT Test Registration: May 6 test date ... April 7 registration deadline
Juniors & Seniors: Timeline for college admissions & financial aid
Financial Aid Webinars: Financial Aid 101 - The FAFSA - CSS Profile
Scholarships: Click here to see some available scholarship opportunities
Steps to finish your college applications: Read the full article here
SCHOLARSHIP: Cloud 9 Marketing - Available to ELHS Juniors and Seniors interested in pursuing entrepreneurship during or immediately after high school...APPLY HERE!
SCHOLARSHIP: HS & Rec. Basketball Players!!! - Available to ELHS Seniors who played basketball on the high school or recreation teams...APPLY HERE!
JUNIORS! it's College visit time
I.E.P. in college?
WHAT: Guidance for students who have utilized an IEP in high school as they transition to college.
WHERE: Webinar - register here!
WHEN: Thursday March 16 at 12:00pm
March 8
HCC HEALTH CAREERs OPEN HOUSE
WHAT: Holyoke Community College HEALTH CAREER OPEN HOUSE - Explore HCC's healthcare programs including radiologic technology; veterinary and animal science; nursing; Foundations of Health; direct care workers and community health workers; medical assistants; and certified nursing assistant (CNA). ~ WHERE: Holyoke Community College Center for Health Education (404 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke) ~ WHEN: March 8th from 4-7 pm ~ COST: Free & open to the public!