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Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students

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Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students

One of the best things you can do for your community as well as yourself is get out there and volunteer. There are so many different volunteer opportunities for high school students to explore. Make it fun by getting a group of classmates together and wearing your favorite high school apparel to show the town that your school has students that care about your neighborhood.

Aside from being great for the community, volunteering looks good on college applications and job résumés. There are opportunities both in your community and abroad, and it’s worth exploring all of them. You might learn that you have a new passion that will continue on after this volunteer option. Volunteering is a great way to learn about you while helping others. A few popular volunteer options include:

Neighborhood clean-up – picking up trash around town is a great way to make your city look and feel great for those who live there and are just passing through.

Walking dogs at the local animal shelter – the animals in shelters need human contact and love. Taking them for walks to stretch their logs is a great act of kindness. Plus, maybe someone around town will see the cute pooch and adopt it!

Painting fire hydrants or other shabby items around the city – you want your town to look nice and welcoming, and sometimes there is more that needs to be done than there are people to do it. Grabbing a group of friends and working to spruce up the community can be a great way to bond and give back at the same time.

Food drives – collecting food to donate to local charities is an easy and effective way to help the community.

Serving food at a food bank – serving to those in need at a food bank will help you see how lucky you are to have what you do. Plus you’ll get to meet some wonderful people!

Whatever volunteer opportunity you choose, you will always feel better about yourself after you give back to those who need help. Be sure to wear your high school spirit wear when volunteering. This will help your school maintain a positive image in the community as you help others.

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Getting Ready for College

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With graduation right around the corner, there is one big thing on most high school seniors’ minds: college! Choosing the right college is a big decision. There are many things you need to consider when determining the best college for you; the campus, the academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.

But you’ve probably already got all that covered. Now you are ready to pack up and move out. Here a few things to keep in mind when getting ready for college:

Avoid getting homesick by bringing some nostalgic items from home. This might include your favorite pillow, a framed family photo or pictures with friends, a blanket you always sleep with, or some of your favorite high school gear.

Get in contact with your new college roommates. Meeting with or at least emailing or speaking on the phone to your new roommates will make your transition much easier. You can learn ahead of time each other’s likes and dislikes and plan for ways to make living with one another as easy and fun as possible.

Stock up on a few crucial items. Some things you should make sure to have include: quarters for laundry, sleep mask and ear plugs, alarm clock, laptop computer and school supplies.

Get a tour of the campus. Instead of wandering around lost and aimless between classes, get a guided tour from someone who is familiar with the campus. Once you have your class schedule they can help you best route yourself from your dorm to the buildings around campus.

Speak to a counselor. Counselors will ensure that you are enrolled in the right classes. They will also help you choose a major if you are having a tough time deciding. Going over your classes will a counselor will allow them to help you set up a good schedule that will let you get around campus to and from classes in a timely fashion.

This is a fun and exciting time for high school graduates. It’s your first step toward independence and learning more about who you are as a person. If wearing some of your old high school gear makes you feel more comfortable as you take this big move – go for it! It never hurts to remember where you are coming from.