Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
May 15, 2023
Thank you Jack Williamson '24 for organizing the "Hope Tote" collection for the Springfield Rescue Mission!
volunteer opportunities
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WHAT: SENIORS!!! - Classroom cleaning & organizing...
Mr. Magee - cleaning the storage shed under the stands at the turf
Mrs. Card - cleaning the culinary arts storage area
Mrs. Rivera - spreading mulch
WHEN: Flexible hours - seniors can do this during independent study or work study time too!
HOW: Speak with the teachers who need help!
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WHAT: Ice Cream Depot Spring Fling - need 10 volunteers to "responsibly and positively" interact with families and help run crafts and games for kids and help out with food and tickets sales.
WHEN: Saturday May 20 from 1030am-2pm at Graham Central Station/Ice Cream Depot
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: E.L. Bike Trail Clean Up - grab some friends, or come alone, and help the Rotary Club clean up the bike trail
WHEN: Saturday May 20 from 8:45am-12pm starting at Graham Central Station/Ice Cream Depot
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: Mapleshade Outdoor Movie Night - 3-4 face painters, 3-4 popcorn/snack helpers
WHEN: Thursday May 25 - Face Painters 5:45-8pm & Popcorn/Snack Helpers 6-9pm
WHERE: Mapleshade Elementary School in E.L.
SIGN UP: Email Katie at pto.mapleshade@gmail.com
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WHAT: Water Chestnut Pulls - help remove invasive plants from local waterways
DETAILS: Various days/times/locations from May 25 - September 30 - click here for details!
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WHAT: Sprint Out Cancer 5k Run - choose the 5k run or 1 mile walk. $25 donation required. (receive 5 community service hours!)
WHERE: Birchland Park Middle School
WHEN: Sunday June 4, 2023 starting at 9am
LEARN MORE: Learn more and register here
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WHAT: Voting Booths Set Up - help set up for the town elections (receive 3 hours)
WHEN: Monday June 5 - 215pm - 315pm
WHERE: Birchland Park Middle School
SIGN UP: Email Mr. Maccarini
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WHAT: Voting Booths Clean Up - help clean up for the town elections (receive 3 hours)
WHEN: Tuesday June 6 - 745pm - 845pm
WHERE: Birchland Park Middle School
SIGN UP: Email Mr. Maccarini
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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
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More ideas...
"DISABILITIES"
Consider lending a hand to people with intellectual or physical disabilities. You can help with nearby Special Olympics events, or organize inclusive clubs or activities at school. Perhaps you can educate people about what it’s like to have autism, Down syndrome or other special needs.
Here are some websites to get you started:
Autism Speaks - American Council of the Blind - Special Olympics - Best Buddies / E Buddies - UNICO - Make a Wish - The Miracle League Buddy Program
Here are some student led projects:
Lindsey planned a “sensory friendly” movie presentation at a local theater for people with autism or other special needs, after learning that most people with these disabilities are denied this simple pleasure because they may not be able to sit still or stay quiet for an entire movie.
Grayson raised money to provide seven children and young adults with disabilities with all-terrain power wheelchairs that allow them to safely navigate the great outdoors with their peers.
Paloma lobbied legislators, led rallies, gave speeches, created a website and generated publicity to help secure $1.25 million in state funding for kids her age with visual impairments.
Cameron coaches Special Olympics athletes and, as public relations director for his local Special Olympics program, organizes fundraisers that have raised more than $64,000 over the past five years so that athletes can travel to and compete in sporting events free of charge.
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
Job openings
18+: Career opportunity as an Elevator Construction Apprentice
Looking for a job? Click here to see where other ELHS students work!
Summer Day Camp Counselor (16+): Located at Great Horse in Hampden: July 5 - August 11. Click here for more information and to apply!
College CORNER
Admissions - early? rolling? regular?: What's the difference?
Parents: A message for parents starting the college search process
529 Funds: What can I use my 529 funds for?
College Athletics: Creating your highlight film for college recruiting
UMASS Pre-College Summer Program: For high school students in grade 10-12 - Learn more here!
Juniors & Seniors: Timeline for college admissions & financial aid
College Fairs: in person and virtual opportunities available ... NACAC College Fairs ~ NEACAC College Fairs
Career planning
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WHAT: U.S. Academies Info Day: Learn about U.S. service academies and other similar educational opportunities ... US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, US 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
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