Community Service

Service at Seabury

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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: Woodlawn Elementary WOW Fest
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:30-8:00 pm
Who: Any Seahawks interested in volunteering
Where: Woodlawn Elementary, 508 Elm St
Details: There are a variety of jobs and time slots available; click the link to select what works best for you. 
"Rudy the Riverhawk" will be wearing the mascot outfit. There will be bands playing and the events listed for sign up. Besides being a community event, this is a fundraiser for college scholarship money for former Riverhawks graduating from high school.
To sign up: Use this link or contact Emily Boedeker (eboedeke@usd497.org) with any questions.

What: Sunset Hill Elementary Field Day
When: Friday, May 16th - 9:30-11:30 for 3rd-5th graders and/or 1:30-3:15 for K-2nd graders.
Who: Any Seabury students who can help with set up and running events
Where: Sunset Hill Elementary School, 901 Schwarz Rd
To sign up: Email Stephanie Dickson, PE teacher (stephanie.dickson@usd497.org)

What: Positive Bright Start Community Festival
When: June 14, 2025 from 10:00-1:00pm and/or 7:00-8:00pm.
Who: Any Seabury students and their families. Must be able to complete physical labor such as moving tables.
Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Details: Positive Bright Start is especially looking for a group that could transport tables and chairs from Positive Bright Start to the Fairgrounds, so if you have a truck or large vehicle, please consider signing up!
To sign up: Contact Marie Taylor (marie@positivebrightstart.org)

What: Acolyte at Trinity Episcopal Church (monthly rotation)
When: Each Sunday morning at the 8:00 am service;  volunteers would sign up for one month at a time. First date is Sunday, September 1.
Who: Any Seabury student who can be prompt, respectful, and engaged in the Episcopal faith tradition
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St 
Details: 2 acolytes needed per month; students could sign up as a pair or as individuals. Students need to be able to commit to 4 consecutive Sundays in monthly increments. Our own chaplain Dr. Segebrecht has hinted that there might be donuts involved...
To sign up: Contact Mme Buckner (elenabuckner@seaburyacademy.org) or Dr. Stephen Segebrecht (stephen.segebrecht@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

#BeMoreLikeClaire, 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.
 

Please see below for a free learning opportunity offered through #BeMoreLikeClaire. You can contact Nicole Malcom, outreach coordinator at outreach@bemorelikeclaire.org if you have any questions.

What: #BeMoreLikeClaire 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 #BeMoreLikeClaire (2518 Ridge Ct, Suite 212)
Details: This task would include cutting sticker sheets, folding Zines, cutting/folding brochures, etc

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