IB Diploma and Honors students participate in service, action, and creativity projects as part of the CAS requirement (see main IB at HPSH page for detailed explanation). Here is a starter list of potential service activities for students
Upcoming Events that need Volunteers
Walk to End Hunger, Thanksgiving Day, November 26, Mall of America
Indoor event for local hunger relief organizations. Help needed to set up on Wednesday evening, November 25, 9:30 to 11 pm and to support walk on Thanksgiving Day 7 to 9 am or 9 to 11 am. Contact www.walktoendhunger.com
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
At HPSH
Tutoring during Advisory - contact Ms. Kolb, Rm 126
National Honor Society Tutoring in our Library on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2 to 3 pm. Sign up outside Room 126.
Create Display Boards and Publicity for HPSH - Contact Ms. Kolb, Rm 126
Assist with 8th grade student/parent tours - Contact Ms. Kolb, Rm. 126
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Interested in doing service for people in your neighborhood? Macalester Groveland Community Council (MGCC) regularly serves as a contact point for elderly or disabled residents who need their small jobs or shoveling done. If interested, please contact Afton at MGCC. Phone: 651-695-4000, or Afton@macgrove.org.
Tutor at Homework Centers at Rondo, Rice Street, Sun Ray, Dayton's Bluff and Riverview Libraries, Monday through Thursday, 3 to 7 pm or on Sundays at Sun Ray and Rondo Libraries, 1 - 4 pm. Contact Rachel Kowarski at 651-266-7460 or Rachel.kowarski@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Volunteer as a runner or biker...to help 10-14 year old kids develop a healthy lifestyle. Group: Bolder Options , 612.379.BOLD x221 www.bolderoptions.org
Interested in music and cultural offerings? Volunteer at the Cedar Cultural Center (www.thecedar.org) as an usher or host. Contact Jason Koffman at 612-338-2674, x. 102 or jason.koffman@thecedar.org
The Childrens Museum is looking for volunteers throughout the academic year. Call Jay at 651-225-6046 or www.mcm.org for specific information
The Minnesota Lion's Eye Bank has many volunteer opportunities. Contact Jodi Altenhofen, the Community Services Liaison, at (www.MnLionsEyeBank.org) for details.
IN OUR WORLD
The Memory Project - Art students create portraits (drawings, paintings, computer are portraits) from photos of orphans around the world. These portraits are presented to children as special gift. See Ms. Kolb in Rm 126
****Do you know of volunteer needs for our students? Please share! Contact Nancy Kolb or Charlotte Landreau at 651-293-8940 or email Nancy.Kolb@spps.org or Charlotte. Landreau@spps.org
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