HandsOn’s new initiative launches this fall. Sign-up today!
Who? High School Students
What?
- Volunteer with YOUr Friends
- Plan YOUr Future:
- Planning for College,
- Winning Scholarships,
- Managing Money,
- Goal Setting,
- Interviewing & More.
- Design a Service Project to Change YOUr Community
When? September 2011 to May 2012
Why?
- Impress YOUr colleges and future employers.
- Hang out with YOUr friends.
- Make a difference in YOUr community.
- Meet New People and Build YOUr Network.
- Why not?
Apply to Be a YOUthServe Leader Now!
College Students and Adults: Interested in Volunteering with the YLP? We are in need of Project Assistants!
What’s the Connection Between Community Service and College Admissions?
A survey of college admissions officers by DoSomething.org revealed that community service experience makes a difference in the college admission process. Here’s what they found:
- 74% ranked community service in the top 4 most important factors to consider along with SAT/ACT score, GPA, and other extra-curricular activities
- 70% valued consistent local volunteering over a long period rather than a short volunteer trip abroad.
- When reviewing essays, admissions officers like to see words like “commitment” and “passion” when applicant describe their community service.
2011-2012 Schedule
*Leadership Retreat and bi-monthly sessions will be held at the Cooperative Extension, located at 2152 West Broad Street, Athens, GA 30606.
Leadership Retreat: Saturday, September 24, 2011: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 1: Wednesday, October 12, 2011: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Saturday, October 15, 2011: River’s Alive: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Session 2: Wednesday, October 26, 2011: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Session 3: Wednesday, November 9, 2011: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Saturday, November 12, 2011: Food Bank of NEGA: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Session 4: Wednesday, November 16, 2011: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Thursday, December, 8, 2011: Be a Santa to a Senior: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Session 5: Wednesday, December 14, 2011: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Session 6: Wednesday, January 11, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Monday, January 16, 2012: MLK Jr. Day of Service: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Session 7: Wednesday, January 25, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Session 8: Wednesday, February 8, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Saturday, February 11, 2012: Project Safe Thrift Store: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Session 9: Wednesday, February 22, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Saturday, March 3, 2012: Be a Weed Warrior: Time TBA
Session 10: Wednesday, March 21, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Session 11: Wednesday, March 28, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Session 12: Wednesday, April 11, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Day of Service: Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, 2012: GYSD: Time TBA
Session 13: Wednesday, April 25, 2012: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, 2012: Graduation Celebration: Time TBA
HandsOn YOUthServe Leadership Project is presented by
