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LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
There are many ways that high school students can volunteer their time to help others. The links listed below provide some suggestions and information about volunteering.
American Red Cross Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer opportunities for young people
AmeriCorps
Information on AmeriCorps as part of Corporation of National Service which also includes Learn and Serve America and SeniorCorps
Dynamy: Education in Action
Information about internships available for an alternative year to college directly after high school
Give Five Home Page
Explains how to become involved in volunteer activities
Giving and Volunteering in the U.S.
Ten tips on volunteering selected from a national survey
Habitat for Humanity International
Building homes in 50 states and 53 countries
How You Can Help UCP
How to volunteer to work with children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Idealist Home
The global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources; includes searches for volunteer opportunities by category and location
Job Corps Home Page
The official web site of the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program
 
Job Shadowing, Internships and More Ways to Experience College
Good information for students wanting to learn ways to gain practical experience in careers
NAMES Project Foundation: AIDS Memorial Quilt
Help with displays, raise funds, quilt a square
Outward Bound
Information about the Outward Bound program and a listing of Outward Bound schools in the U.S. and Canada
Peace Corps
"The toughest job you'll ever love!"
Points of Light Foundation
To engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems
Special Olympics Get Involved
Provides volunteers for sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports for people with mental disabilities
Volunteer Fairfax
Information on the volunteer opportunities available in Fairfax County for students and adults
Volunteer Match
Web site for a non-profit organization which helps people get involved in their community
Youth In Action Network Home Page
An interactive online service for youth and educators who want to participate in community service and social action projects


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