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: Trinity Episcopal Matthews Center Lady Weeders Garden Project
When: Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am
Who: All Seabury students
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St
Details: The Lay Weeders are preparing garden beds around the Matthews Center for an edible garden. We need help digging up the area around the Matthews Center. We will remove some plants and transplant them into other areas. Helpers need to bring shovels and garden gloves. If they have a wheel barrow, that would be great.
To sign up: Contact Camille Olcese (colcese1@gmail.com) 

Be More Like Claire, a local organization that does work in promoting healthy relationships and violence prevention. To find out more about the following volunteer opportunities, please email: Nicole Malcome (outreach@bemorelikeclaire.org) for more information and to sign up.

What: Be More Like Claire office assistant work
When: Flexible times
Who: Any student  who can pay attention to detail and perform jobs like cutting and folding neatly and independently
Where: Flexible, likely at Seabury or at Be More Like Claire (2518 Ridge Ct, Suite 212)
Details: This task would include cutting sticker sheets, folding Zines, cutting/folding brochures, etc

What: Be More Like Claire tabling volunteer
When: Times vary; example include 2nd Saturday of the month at the Farmer's market and April 6th at Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Who: Any student  who can share information and talk to strangers about what they have
Where: Locations vary

What: Be More Like Claire Sunday Funday volunteer
When: Sunday, April 28, approx noon-6:00pm
Who: Any student who can assist with set up and take down of the event
Where: Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E 6th St
Details: This event is from 2-4:30pm; volunteers could help with the entire event or set up a shorter shift

What: Be More Like Claire Pride Parade volunteer
When: Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, specific volunteer timing would depend on the work selected
Who: Any student
Where: Some set up at Be More Like Claire (2518 Ridge Ct, Suite 212); parade will be downtown

What: Be More Like Claire Give Back Bash
When: Saturday, June 15, 6pm
Who: Any student
Details: Volunteer opportunities include preparation leading up to the event as well as set up/other jobs during the auction.

What: Run the concession stand at home soccer games this spring
When: Dates vary, see SignUp Genius for specifics
Who: Any BSA student (and/or parent)
Where: Seabury Family Field, just outside the south door that leads to Reese Hall
Details:  Students must be comfortable handling money and inventory.
To sign up: Use this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094AA4AC22A6FB6-48675372-spring#/

What: 1-2 student volunteers to work with Mme Buckner to coordinate a Books & Balls Drive for Envision Kenya
When: The drive will run April 15-26; student worker would begin April 1 
Who: Any Seabury student who has skills in design (Canva, etc) and/or organization
Where: BSA
Details: Mme Buckner will already have the basic structure set up for you; student work would include making flyers and announcements and helping keep track of donations. 
To sign up: email Mme Buckner at elenabuckner@seaburyacademy.org
 

What: One or Two student volunteers to help coach two kids soccer teams (kindergarten and first grade)
When: 6:00-7:30 pm on Wednesdays starting May 27th and running for 8 weeks. Optional additional hours available on Saturday mornings.
Who: Current high school students, with the potential for a current 8th grade student with the right skill set. ZERO soccer experience is needed but willingness to be interactive and engaging with kids is a must!
Where: Langston Hughes Elementary fields, 1101 George Williams Way, Lawrence, KS 66049
Details: Planning and organization of all practices will be done by an adult, who will also always be present. Student volunteers would simply need to assist in mini-games and help keep kids engaged.
To sign up: Contact Sam Harwood (samharwood418@gmail.com)

What: Lawrence Memorial Hospital Junior Volunteers
When: Year round, flexible according to student schedule. Students must commit to a minimum of 40 hours of service.
Who: Students aged 14 and older who pass a TB screening and have up to date flu, COVID, Hep B, MMR, Tdap, and Varicella vaccinations
Where: Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Details: Volunteers commit to one shift a week for a minimum of 2 hours. Students can change their schedules each semester as needed. There is an onboarding process, including medical screening and training, that takes 4-6 weeks before students may begin volunteering.
To sign up: https://volunteer.lmh.org/pages/app/ALLVOL
For more information: Contact Shane Heiman, Volunteer Services Supervisor, Shane.Heiman@LMH.org

What: Senior Living Partnership Program - Spring 2024
When: Wednesday during X Block: 1/24, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8
Who: All interested BSA students
Where: Brandon Woods at Alvamar, Bridge Haven Memory Care, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, or Neuvant House
Details: Students are matched with a resident at one of four local senior living communities and then meet regularly throughout the semester. All students will receive at least 5 hours of community service by the end of the semester.  
To sign up: Complete this Google Form by Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to register: https://forms.gle/SsoYYRZwW9w5YshQA

What: Langston Hughes PTO Chess Club volunteer
When: The club meets on Thursdays from 3:50-4:30 pm; volunteers wouldn't need to commit to going every Thursday but would need to commit to some sort of schedule.
Where: Langston Hughes Elementary School library, 1101 George Williams Way
Description: The volunteer would be working with elementary students who are part of the PTO's chess club and helping them improve their game or generally helping them with chess. There will always be at least 2 adult volunteers present.
Contact: Interested volunteers can email PTO at langstonhughespto@gmail.com or email the club's chair, Patrick Dipman, at jpdipman@gmail.com.
 

What: New York Elementary Chess Club volunteer
When: The club meets on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:15pm; volunteers wouldn't need to commit to going every Thursday but would need to use the SignUp Genius to create a schedule you can commit to.
Where: New York Elementary School, 936 New York Street
Description: The volunteer would be working with elementary students who are part of the chess club or generally helping them with chess. There will always be adult volunteers present.
Contact: Interested volunteers can sign up HERE and send questions to the club's chair, David Arlo, at davidarlo2005@gmail.com. 

What: Hillcrest Elementary PTO Volunteer Opportunities:
Hawkathon - Hillcrest Marathon Club happens every Wednesday in the fall and spring. Fall season is Sept. 13-Nov. 15. Volunteers are needed from 2:20-3:00 pm. Please email Day Beck at edayfreeze@yahoo.com for more information.
Fall Fling - Hillcrest Carnival. This is a one time event on Friday, Sept. 29. Volunteers are needed to set up, break down, and work stations at the event. Stations include the cake walk, face painting, games, working the food tables, and much more. For more information, please email Cody Howard at codyh@ku.edu.
Garden Committee - Help keep the Hillcrest grounds looking nice! If you would like to help with this beautifying group, please email Heather Sprague at heatherascanlon@gmail.com. 
Other events during the year that also need volunteers: Email our PTO directly at hillcreathawkspto@gmail.com. Some of the upcoming events are: Movie Night (Wednesday and Thursday night in the winter); Hawk Walk (annual walkathon fundraiser in the spring); International Potluck (spring); and Science Night (spring).
If you are more interested in working in the building and volunteering with students or teachers during the school day, please email Michelle Hindman at michelle.hindman@usd497.org. 

Who: DAISY Studios Inc. (a non-profit that provides financial assistance to increase access to the arts. Currently does that through scholarships to Dance Hues Studio.)
When: All KU football and basketball home games; dates listed in Signup Genius below
Where: David Booth Memorial Stadium or Allen Fieldhouse
Who: Students and adults who are at least 16 years old and able to work in food service
What: Work concessions at KU football and basketball games
Details: Must sign up at least one week prior to the date desired. Game times are TBA so report times are also TBA. Report times are 2-3 hours before game start time; workers generally stay until shortly after the game ends (5-7 hours total).
To sign up, use the Signup Genius HERE.

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