Community Service Opportunities
Community service can take on many forms. Some students like to design a project with a local group and see that project all the way through from start to finish. Some prefer to pick an agency and spend quality time serving the mission of the agency. Others prefer to build a list of "one-day" volunteer activities with their friends. Whatever style you prefer, volunteering can be a rewarding experience, especially if you apply your skills and passions to your volunteer work. Our local charities and agencies need our help to keep their programs strong. Consider volunteering, not because it looks good on an application, but because it is one more opportunity for personal growth!
We have provided some local agencies below, but keep in mind, you can volunteer with your church or through organizations such as Scouting as well. The options are endless!
With the COVID pandemic, please contact agencies to determine if they are still taking volunteers!
Community Hope Center Mentor
Cornerstone Church is offering a community service opportunity for High School students willing to mentor younger kids from our area. In addition to having the opportunity to be a good role model for kids, this service is also a great way to enhance college and scholarship applications. Cornerstone Church runs and hosts a community outreach program through the Community Hope Center on Monday evenings. It is a mentoring program geared to reach and teach underprivileged kids in the Bethalto, Roxana, and Alton areas. Young participants are provided a meal, a lesson on social skills, and a club/self-confidence building activity with a selected mentor. Cornerstone Church is always looking for volunteers who can spend time with the kids from our area. No qualifications are needed, as each experience is tailored to the volunteer. This program is a great way for High School students to connect to their own community. For more information visit the FB page below. Those interested in participating should email Rebecca Keller using the other link.
Cornerstone Church is offering a community service opportunity for High School students willing to mentor younger kids from our area. In addition to having the opportunity to be a good role model for kids, this service is also a great way to enhance college and scholarship applications. Cornerstone Church runs and hosts a community outreach program through the Community Hope Center on Monday evenings. It is a mentoring program geared to reach and teach underprivileged kids in the Bethalto, Roxana, and Alton areas. Young participants are provided a meal, a lesson on social skills, and a club/self-confidence building activity with a selected mentor. Cornerstone Church is always looking for volunteers who can spend time with the kids from our area. No qualifications are needed, as each experience is tailored to the volunteer. This program is a great way for High School students to connect to their own community. For more information visit the FB page below. Those interested in participating should email Rebecca Keller using the other link.
Bethalto Public Library
The BPL offers volunteer experiences to teens. A volunteer application will be available soon on their website. Until then, interested students can email the BPL Programming Specialist, Kristy Walker, at [email protected].
The BPL offers volunteer experiences to teens. A volunteer application will be available soon on their website. Until then, interested students can email the BPL Programming Specialist, Kristy Walker, at [email protected].
Cedarhurst Senior Living in Bethalto accepts teen volunteers. This is a great opportunity to share a musical talent, love of board games and/or puzzles, or simply conversation with some of their senior residents. To arrange a volunteer activity, please contact the Cedarhurst Activities Coordinator, Gale Lee, at 618-693-3257.
The Community Hope Center offers a variety of ways for you to give back to your local community. For more information, see the link below.
Metro East Humane Society
Is your passion working with animals? The Metro East Humane Society offers opportunities for teens to volunteer.
Is your passion working with animals? The Metro East Humane Society offers opportunities for teens to volunteer.
Beverly Farms offers volunteer community service experiences for students to enhance their recreational and training programs. Students can volunteer in horsemanship, horticulture, resale shop and many other recreational activities. Interested students can visit www.beverlyfarm.org to learn more about their programs or they can contact Taylor Gibbs at 466-0367 ext 649 or email at [email protected].
The Boys and Girls Club of Bethalto is looking for volunteers who are reliable and want to help kids. There are opportunities to help with the Art Club, Spanish Club and Power Hour. Students can also join the Keystone Club which is a service club. Volunteering makes you feel good and also looks good on scholarship applications. Go and make a difference in the life of a child! 618-377-6030
