LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Talk with your team’s coaches or activity’s sponsors about how to start up a community service project or become involved in an existing project.
• Check out organizations at Metea such as Key Club and MVStuGO which provide members with opportunities to perform service and develop leadership.
• Visit the KidsMatter website and click on the “Volunteer Fair Booklet” in the Programs and Education section. 

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH COLLEGE, SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEES, AND EMPLOYERS:

• Keep a log of your volunteer activities and hours.
• Clearly outline your community service activities on a resume or activities list.
  • Include what you have done and the number of hours completed
  • Avoid using abbreviations or acronyms for organizations.
  • Indicate if you’ve held any leadership roles or created a service project.
  • Be prepared to share how your service has impacted others and changed you for the better.