Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

ELHS STUDENTS: Is there a career field, or a specific career, that you are interested in? Would you like to speak with someone in that field to learn more and get your career questions answered? If so, email Mr. Maccarini your suggestions and we will bring in a guest speaker to get you started!
ELHS FAMILIES: Do you have a career that young people would like to hear about? Would you be willing to come to ELHS to talk with students for 30-45 minutes one day and speak with students about your career field? If so, email Mr. Maccarini to make arrangements!

FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR: This webinar will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Click here to register.
CAREER TECH OPEN HOUSE (11/22): www.lpvctec.org, Lower Pioneer Valley Career Technical Education School.
ELHS MILITARY WEEK (11/28-12/2): Monday November 28 - Friday December 2 there will be representatives from all branches of the military at ELHS from 1015am-1215pm. These branches include: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Air National Guard, & Massachusetts Army National Guard. Click here to learn more about the military.
ASVAB TEST (12/2): The ASVAB is often considered the "military entrance exam" but it is also a great free career interest assessment that is open to non-military track students also. Click here to learn more about the ASVAB! This test will be given at ELHS on Friday December 2 at 715am. Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up.

EMPLOYMENT SPOTLIGHT:

ALEXIS MONGEON ‘23 works at Great Horse in Hampden as a restaurant and event host.
JEFF ROSENKRANZ '23 works at Fazio's Ristorante & Pizzeria in E.L. as a prep chef.

NOW HIRING:

ROOTS LEARNING CENTER/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (16+) Do you have career aspirations in early childhood development? If so, Roots has openings for helpers in their infant, toddler, preschool, and pre K programs between 7am-5pm. Part-time after school shifts are available. Interested students should contact Becky at 413.595.1595 or Becky@rootslearningcenter.com
GLENMEADOW (16+) JOB TITLE: Server - Part-Time, LOCATION: Glenmeadow - Longmeadow, MA, DETAILS: Lunch (11am-3pm) & Dinner (4pm-8pm), $14.60/hour, CONTACT: Contact Mr. Dearborn at Connordearborn3969@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

11/26: NEW LIFE CHURCH CRAFT FAIR (Depends on commitment) - WHAT: Help set, move things, and clean up, WHEN: Saturday 11/26/2022. Shifts available are from 8am-10am, 10am-4pm, or 330-530pm, WHERE: New Life Church at 317 Westwood Ave in E.L., SIGN UP: Email Dawn at simplybeadifulonline@yahoo.com
11/30: E.L. LIBRARY TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (Receive 2 hours) - WHAT: Help plan library events and have some snacks too, WHEN: Wednesday 11/30/2022 from 3-4pm, WHERE: E.L. Public Library., SIGN UP: Register here
11/25-12/11: FESTIVAL OF TREES (Depends on commitment) - WHAT: Help direct visitors, sell tickets, set up for festival, etc., WHEN: Volunteer shifts available from Nov 25 - Dec 11 on Fridays from 3-8, Saturdays 10-8 and Sundays 10-5. Individual shifts on those days are usually 3 to 4 hours., WHERE: MassMutual Center, SIGN UP: Interested students can email their availability to clubfestival@charter.net. Visit www.treeraffle.com for more information on the event.

MORE VOLUNTEER IDEAS: "THOSE IN NEED"

You can make a difference to someone in need. Reach out to an organization that builds housing for low-income families, or supports communities after natural disasters. Soup kitchens need help serving food. Help out at a garden that grows food for the hungry – or start your own. Maybe start a drive to collect food and essentials for people in need.

HERE ARE SOME WEBSITES TO GET YOU STARTED:

HERE ARE SOME STUDENT LED PROJECTS:

Sophia created “MontanaEats,” a smartphone application she spent months coding to give low-income people easy access to information about all of the food pantries, food banks and emergency assistance resources in Montana.
Elijah works in his community to raise awareness of child abuse and improve the lives of foster children by promoting and hosting an annual Christmas party for children in foster care.
Caleb hands out boxes of food, toiletries and warm garments to the homeless on the streets of Detroit each year during the Christmas season, and threw a back-to-school party that provided 800 children in need with backpacks stuffed with new school supplies.
Zachary runs an organization that collects clothing and shoes for homeless teens and raises awareness of their situation.