Getting involved in community service and volunteerism is important for students to:

• Build connections and foster relationships within the community

• Develop leadership and collaboration skills, as they work with others during volunteer events

• Serve and give back to community organizations that need volunteer support

Students should track any volunteerism they do on an academic resume! If you're not ready to put your hours into an academic resume, you can just keep track in a journal or Google doc. Write down:

• • Where/what organization you worked for

  • What specific duties you took on (washing windows, serving lunch, coaching elementary students in soccer drills)

  • The number of hours per week, the number of weeks, and the specific dates that you worked

When you apply for jobs or to colleges, they will want this information, so keep accurate records!

Volunteer opportunities in the Lawrence community

Remember: you'll get more out of a volunteer experiences if you get involved in things that you are passionate about!

A few ideas:

Tutor your peers - contact your case manager or counselor to get involved: khile@usd497.org, mconover@usd497.org, sarah.leeser@usd497.org, bduncan@usd497.org

Volunteer to plant veggies or serve coffee with Sunrise Project

Perform at a nursing homes (instruments, songs, dance): Brandon Woods, Meadowlark, Neuvant House

Work with the Lawrence Public Library

Volunteer with the Lawrence Humane Society

Help sort donations at the Social Service League thrift store

Put together a group to serve at the LINK kitchen

Get involved with Boys and Girls Club

Support operations at Just Food community pantry

Work the reception desk or be a patient escort with Lawrence Memorial Hospital