VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Week of 11/12/2007

(New postings for the week are in RED)

Finding a volunteer opportunity can require a lot of effort, but the benefits can be worthwhile. Not only can students gain community service hours, but they can benefit by giving back to the community.

Earn valuable experience and a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction by VOLUNTEERING. Search out options for summer or year long volunteer opportunities. While volunteers provide valuable service to the community, volunteering is also a great way to test out career options. Volunteering also introduces students to mentors who may influence college recommendations or scholarship applications. For the satisfaction that comes from personally making the world a better place, consult: www.fcps.edu/ss/CareerConnections/student/volunteer.htm

Community service organizations can also be found online through Google.

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Invasive Management Area Volunteer Program Like working outdoors with friends? Help save trees and wildlife habitat, learn something new and make a difference. Visit http://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima for more information on how you can help us remove invasive plant species and replant native ones. 10/15

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Do you love history, are great with people or want to explore some interesting career fields? Become a Junior Docent at Gadby’s Tavern Museum in Old Town, Alexandria. Come to the College Career Center for more information, or email Michele.longo@alexandria.gov. 9/24

Alden Theater Volunteer at Alden Theater in McLean. 16+, available throughout the school year. Email Elizabeth.Katz@FairfaxCounty.gov

Volunteer with an Autistic Teen 17 yr. old boy w/ mild autism playing video games, movie trips, games, etc. (expenses are covered), for more information, gshurts@aol.com . 9/17