Community Service

Vision, Guidelines, and more

Why Community Service?

Community service provides students with the opportunity to become active members of their community and can have a lasting, positive, impact on society at large. It enables students to acquire life skills and knowledge; as well as provide a service to those who need it most. Students are encouraged to pursue areas of interest or passion projects based on their own values providing personal satisfaction and joy.
 
For our high school students, participating not only makes a difference to the organization and people being served, but also to the student. The intrinsic benefits of service aren’t always immediate and some of the most valuable skills a student can bring to any volunteer effort are compassion, an open mind, a willingness to do whatever is needed, and a positive attitude. Community service activities can also enhance student resumes by allowing students to obtain work-related skills prior to graduation, build good references for employers in regard to community involvement, and provides a forum to network with future potential employers.

For our middle school students, performing community service gives students the opportunity to see first-hand just how much their work can have an impact on the world. Many of our students at Seabury volunteer locally at food banks, animal shelters, retirement communities, and serving community meals, to name a few. They get to interact with people who have vastly different backgrounds and learn patience and empathy as they develop a global perspective.

Opportunities for Community Service Hours

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What: Lawrence Memorial Hospital Junior Volunteer Program
Description: For the Summer of 2023, LMH invites high school students who are interested in volunteering in the hospital setting.  Their goal is to bring in 60 high school volunteers for a potential 6-week program.  Besides their Junior program that involves volunteering in the physical hospital space, they also have a way for students to earn volunteer hours for the National Honor Society or any other organization that requires service hours.  In addition, they have an opportunity where students in organizations can donate items and put together patient kindness kits.
For more information: Shane Heiman from LMH will be at Seabury on Wednesday, January 25 at 2:00 pm in Ms. Buckner's classroom

What: Join the Youth Service Coalition
Description: Middle or high school students interested in community service, looking for an opportunity to get involved in the community, and/or in search of leadership and learning opportunities are eligible to join! It is free and student-led, so this is an amazing opportunity for students to get volunteer experience & hours - as well as connect with like-minded people in the Douglas County area. This group provides an opportunity for students to be involved in community service & plan their own service projects!
For more information please click HERE

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