Mentor a Club
Teachers may want to start a new service club at the school to give students an additional opportunity to get involved in community service. There are so many sectors of each community that could use volunteers. Get involved and set up new programs to help students serve their town and build a resume full of volunteer work.
Help Students Learn Where to Volunteer in the Community
Call various places like hospitals, libraries, nature centers and so on to get contact information about where and how students can apply to serve as volunteers. Find places in the local area that will offer valuable learning experiences to students who serve as volunteers.
Make Connections at Local Charities
Reach out to local charities and ask about key upcoming projects for which they may need extra volunteers.
Bring Newspapers for Students to Check for Volunteer Opportunities
Help students be proactive to find volunteer opportunities. Bring in local newspapers and while doing a lesson involving reading articles also give them extra time to scan the paper to find listings for upcoming charity events and postings for volunteers needed.
Collect Items for Domestic Violence Shelters
At the holidays and all year round it is a wonderful project for students to collect donations for Domestic Violence shelters. Too many kids find themselves in a shelter over the holiday season and have very little chance of receiving a great meal or presents. Student volunteers can provide some holiday cheer for families in crisis by reaching out and gathering foods and goods for families in shelters.
Hold Fund Raising Events for Crisis Events in America like Hurricanes
Help students reach out to areas in crisis after a hurricane or other natural disaster. Hold fund drives or car washes or other events to raise funds and send donations to towns in crisis. Teach students the importance of reaching out to those in need who have suffered an unexpected tragedy.
Volunteer work helps students build valuable career skills. While involved in volunteer work they also often make new friends and build self confidence. Volunteer work is also quite valuable to list on college applications.