The Academy of Global Studies believes in becoming more global, but also focusing on our local community.    Every student enrolled in the Academy of Global is expected to complete 70 hours of community service before they graduate.  This helps them to understand that even a high school student can have an impact on the world.  The goal is for students to complete the following number of hours for each respective year to total 70 hours:

9th Grade - 10 hours                                                           10th Grade - 15 hours

11th Grade - 20 hours                                                          12th Grade - 25 hours

Students, submit all community service hours on THIS FORM!

CURRENT COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WE OFFER

Here is a list of options that are near us but you can always find your own service opportunities! 

AGS Showcase and International Fair

The Academy of Global Studies Showcase and International Fair is an event that happens the first Thursday in May at Winton Woods North Campus.  Students showcase their work, host cultural experiences and demonstrate what AGS is. and how it can have an impact. The volunteers have many different roles to choose from which includes but is not limited to: set-up and break-down,  presenting, and being ambassadors for the event. 

If interested in helping please contact:  Mr. Amstutz - amstutz.joshua@wintonwoods.org

Athletic Student Aide 

The Athletic Student Aides help the trainer at various athletic events throughout the year.  As an athletic aide will be assisting with equipment, hydration, safety and support for our athletic programs here at WWHS. 

If interested in helping please contact: Rebecca Gaston - gaston.rebekkah@wintonwoods.org 

Night of Freedom 

The Night of Freedom is an event that is held the 3rd Thursday in March at the Winton Woods North Campus for our seventh through twelfth-grade students. Students will showcase their work through exhilarating performances, a visual arts gallery walk, combined with enlightening student presentations all centered around the subject of freedom. The volunteers can choose from help with set-up and break-down and presenting. 

 If interested in helping please contact: Mr. Amstutz - amstutz.joshua@wintonwoods.org

Hurdle Crew 

The "Hurdle Crew" is a team of people who assist with home track meets here at the North Campus.  The volunteers are responsible for set-up and break-down of the hurdles in between races.   

If interested in helping please contact: David Lumpkin - lumpkin.david@wintonwoods.org

WWHS Open House 

The Winton Woods High School Open House is an event that occurs from 4:30pm-6:30pm before our first home football game.  This "tailgate" style party has food, tables and music which brings in a festive atmosphere where parents can meet their student's teachers.  The volunteers help set-up the booths for the event including decorating signs, setting up tents and tables. 

If interested in helping please contact: Mr. Amstutz - amstutz.joshua@wintonwoods.org

Scleroderma Walk 

Each summer our city hosts the Scleroderma Walk to raise money for the disease.  Students will help in set-up, tear down, and handing out water to participants.  If interested in helping, please contact:  Mr. Amstutz - amstutz.joshua@wintonwoods.org

Neusole Glassworks 

Neusole Glassworks is an non-profit glassblowing place right here in Forest Park.  Located about a mile from the North Campus, Neusole teaches participants the three main types of glass art creation (Glass Blowing, Flameworking and Fusing) all while creating art they get to take home with them. The volunteers are responsible for assisting in the shops during events, cleaning, and helping with any other required tasks.  In return, students who volunteer here also receive free classes to learn more about the art of glass.  

If interested in helping please contact: Sandy Burt - neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com make sure to tell them you are a WWHS Student.

Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society

Our vision is to be a valuable resource for the Hamilton County, Ohio community – reuniting lost companion pets, reducing the stray population, offering opportunities for unwanted animals to be adopted or rescued and providing the public with information and programs for responsible pet ownership. Such a shelter will be a source of pride and a tremendous asset for Hamilton County. You can volunteer in many ways working to help the animals.

If interested please fill out the application here

Springfield Township Arts Connect

ArtsConnect generates all of the arts programming for the Springfield community with a full curriculum of arts education for preschool to senior adults. In addition to classes and camps, ArtsConnect facilitates art experiences through public art displays and presents an average of 25 events per year. Arts Center amenities include a new pottery studio, wood shop, gallery & plenty of well-designed classroom spaces.

If interested in helping please go to the link and click on any of the available opportunities.

Matthew 25 Ministries 

Volunteers play an essential role in the work of Matthew 25: Ministries. The donated goods we receive must be sorted, counted, packaged, and put on pallets ready for shipment to various parts of the world. There is a job for everyone!

If interested in helping please register from the website or contact: Shelly Clos - shelly@m25m.org

Great Parks of Hamilton County

1. Long-term volunteering: If students would like to volunteer for the park district in an on-going capacity, they can complete an application for our long-term volunteer program here. Our long-term program does require some training, including attending an orientation before they can get started. However, by going through our onboarding process volunteers have a wider variety of opportunities they can get involved in including things like Animal Care, Interpreter Programs, Natural Resource Monitoring, and more. Volunteers can work at any of our 22 different parks, at Winton Woods specifically we have a lot of opportunities with helping at Parky’s Farm (barn aiding and gardening) as well as with our Conservation & Parks team removing invasive plants, litter clean ups, trail work, and more.

2. One day projects: Your students can sign up for one-time community volunteer opportunities without going through the application and orientation process. With these projects family and friends are welcome to join too. Projects are typically 2-4 hours and registration may be found on our webpage under "Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities". Volunteers will need to fill out a waiver before attending. We usually offer 3+ projects a month (including weekday and weekend options), and the list is updated frequently so they check back often for new opportunities.

3. Group projects: If you, or any other teacher at Winton Woods, would like to participate in a project with just your students, we do offer opportunities for schools groups to bring their students to Great Parks for an energizing, highly visible service project. Hands-on projects might include planting trees, landscaping, trail work, removing invasive plants, or cleaning lake and river banks. Projects generally take place Monday through Friday during normal business hours. If this is the route you want to go, whoever would be the group lead would first need to complete either a community group application. We review these applications quarterly with our staff to place groups with a project. Our review for Fall applications has already passed, but we will be reviewing applications for Winter in November and for the Spring in January/February.