Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
October 1, 2024
East Longmeadow High School
October 1, 2024
Have you heard of any JOB OPENINGS or VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for high school students?
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If so, email the details to Mr. Maccarini
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CONSTRUCTION TRADES
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HEALTHCARE CAREERS
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LAW CAREERS
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Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up OR to request a speaker in an area you are interested in
WELDING / TRADES
Last week a rep from Lincoln Tech did a Welding demonstration with a group of students interested in the trades
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WHAT: ELHS Financial Aid & College Prep Night - Gail Holt from MEFA will be presenting on financial aid. ELHS Guidance will be presenting on the college process.
WHEN: 10/16 @ 6:30pm
WHERE: ELHS Auditorium
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PSAT's: All grade 11 ELHS students will take the PSAT on October 23 at ELHS. There are 90 spots available for interested grade 10 students. Grade 10 can email your guidance counselor to sign up.
WEBINAR: Financial Aid 101 - register here
JUNIORS & SENIORS: College admissions & financial aid timeline
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COLLEGE VISITS AT ELHS
Sign up in Naviance ... "Colleges" tab
OCTOBER
4 - STCC (8:30am)
9 - AIC (9:30am)
18 - Northwestern (12:00 PM)
25 - College Fair, East Longmeadow HS (10:22am-11:47am)
31 - Westfield State (9:45am)
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WHAT: Culinary Institute of America - Fall open house events
WHEN: 10/5, 10/18, 11/2, 11/8
WHERE: New York Campus
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WHAT: ASVAB TEST - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - THERE IS NO MILITARY COMMITMENT FOR TAKING THIS TEST!
WHEN: Tuesday 10/8 @ 7:30am
WHERE: ELHS Career Center
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
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Military Week: 10/28-11/1 at ELHS
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MEFA Gap Year Info: A Year off...or On?
Teen Life Site: Click here for more information
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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
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WHAT: DRESS FOR SUCCESS VIDEO - looking for a few students to create a video showing ELHS students how to dress for success in job interviews and at job & college fairs - receive 5-10 volunteer hours based on quality of video!!!
WHEN: Video must be completed by October 21
SIGN UP: Email Mr. Maccarini if you are interested.
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WHAT: East Longmeadow Housing Authority Volunteering - grab some friends and help with outdoor fall leaves cleanup!
WHEN: Weekdays until 4pm
WHERE: E.L. Across from the Police Station
SIGN UP: Call Lynn Booth at 525-7057 x103
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WHAT: Down Syndrome Resource Group Buddy Walk - to learn more visit https://www.downsyndromewm.org - Option 1: Create a Team, Option 2: Join a Team, Option 3: Volunteer
WHEN: Saturday 10/5/2024
WHERE: Stanley Park, Westfield, MA
SIGN UP: Email: recreation@eastlongmeadowma.gov to sign up
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WHAT: Celebrate East Longmeadow
WHEN: Saturday 10/12/24, 11am-4pm ... 9-11am set-up, 11am-4pm the event (helping with concession, monitoring bounce house, climbing wall, collecting tickets & giving prizes from scavenger hunt & helping with trash), 4-5pm clean-up
WHERE: E.L. Center Field
SIGN UP: Email: recreation@eastlongmeadowma.gov to sign up
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WHAT: Oktoberfest
WHEN: Saturday 10/19/24, 12-4pm (10-11 set-up, 12-4pm the event - monitoring bounce house, kids games, 4-5pm clean-up) ... volunteers can sign up for part of the day or all of the day
WHERE: Brown Farm in E.L.
SIGN UP: Email: recreation@eastlongmeadowma.gov to sign up
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WHAT: Graham Central Station Halloween Event - Looking for 8 personable volunteers to help set-up and direct kids & families to different activities.
WHEN: Saturday 10/19/24 from 915am - 200pm
WHERE: Graham Central Station in E.L. (Across from Dunkin Donuts)
SIGN UP: Email: Erin Ewick at eewick10@yahoo.com to sign up
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WHAT: Rec Basketball Tryouts - Help checking in players, setting up drill stations, & helping evaluators in the gym.
WHEN:You can volunteer a minimum of 2 hour shifts.
Travel Boys Tryouts: Tuesday, October 22nd & Thursday, October 24th:
3rd/4th - 4 PM - 5:15 PM
5th/6th - 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
7th/8th - 7 PM - 8:15 PM
Travel Girls Tryouts: Monday, October 21st & Wednesday, October 23rd:
3rd/4th - 4 PM - 5:15 PM
5th/6th - 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
7th/8th - 7 PM - 8:15 PM
Recreation Evaluations: Saturday, November 9th:
9:15 AM to 6 PM
SIGN UP: Email: recreation@eastlongmeadowma.gov to sign up
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WHAT: Trunk or Treat - We are seeking volunteers, donations for Halloween decorations, and groups that would like to set up a trunk or treat site!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 430-630pm
WHERE: Pleasant View Senior Center/EL Recreation Department Building
SIGN UP: Sign up here or email recreation@eastlongmeadowma.gov for any questions!
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WHAT: Baystate Hospital Volunteering
WHEN: Weekly commitment
WHERE: Various local hospitals
APPLY HERE: www.baystatehealth.org/volunteer ... click on the hospital you are interested in ... click “Apply Now” to open the application
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"THOSE IN NEED"
Here are some websites to get you started:
Feeding America - No Kid Hungry - Habitat for Humanity - Open Pantry - Crop Hunger Walk - Meals On Wheels - United Way - Loaves & Fishes - Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry -
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.
Participants will receive 5 volunteer hours!
Looking for a job? Click here to see where other ELHS students work!
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WHAT: E.L. Recreation Dept - Basketball Scorekeepers, Basketball Monitors, Marlins Jr. Coach, Swim Lesson Coordinator
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WHAT: Peppa's Pizza - hiring front desk help (phones and orders) & delivery drivers - pay plus tips!
CONTACT: Peppa's 525-7859
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WHAT: Frankie's Pizza - hiring front desk help (phones and orders)
CONTACT: Frank Ferrentino 384-2241
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WHAT: Pioneer Gymnastics - 16+
Afterschool Care & Homework Helper (3:00-5:30pm M-F)
Gymnastics Instructors (4:00-6:30pm various days)
Ninja Instructors (4:00-6:30pm various days)
JOB DESCRIPTIONS & APPLY HERE: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Pioneer-Gymnastics/jobs
CONTACT: Email Mrs. McKinnon at info@pioneerathleticcenter.com
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