Students are welcome to explore community service opportunities independently. However, they may also volunteer for the opportunities listed below:
Capital Health Auxiliary Student Volunteers (contact Donna Costanzo at donna1116@comcast.net)
Good Grief Service Learning Opportunities (email Christina Verdesca at volunteer@good-grief.org)
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) invites local high school students and community members to join us for MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 19th, at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton. This is an excellent opportunity for students to honor Dr. King's dedication to service and community. Students can earn service hours and make a tangible local impact by helping steward the land, build local climate resilience, and restore our region's forests. There are two volunteer sessions: 10 AM to 12 noon and 1 to 3 PM. Come to one or both. Groups are welcome! REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) will be hosting weekend land stewardship volunteer sessions throughout the winter for students and community members:
About Volunteering with FOPOS: Volunteers will perform ecological restoration work, including removing invasive species and freeing trees from vines. The dense cover formed by invasive plants degrades habitat quality and prevents young tree saplings from growing into future canopy trees. We will be using pruners, loppers, and hand saws to cut back invasive shrubs and vines. Dress warmly for working outdoors. Volunteers will learn land stewardship skills, including identifying invasive species and using tools safely. We can provide confirmation of community service hours. Learn more here: https://www.fopos.org/getinvolved and register as a volunteer