Community Service Projects For High School Students

Johnny Said:

What is a good slogan inspiring students to participate in community service projects?

We Answered:

Have a pic of someone at the edge of a diving board into a pool that has words like "leadership", "helping others", etc., with a long line of frustrated-looking people standing behind them. The slogan could be like, "Jump in already!"

Johnnie Said:

Will being a AFS Argentina foreign exchange(Summer community service) student, help me get into med school?

We Answered:

Not really if you do it in high school because you don't get credit. Colleges have international study offices that offer exchange programs related to the field you are interested in so choose something in the medical field. Check out the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students for help. This will help you a lot.

Virginia Said:

What community service projects can the whole student body do (High School level)? I need one for every month?

We Answered:

Pick up trash on a local road that is messy.
Repaint an area, fence, wall, etc that was graffiti on it.
Clean up a park that is maybe overgrown or dirty.
Mentor younger children.
Start a recycling program.
Help underprivliged children.

Carl Said:

Community Service Project ideas for Oklahoma?

We Answered:

Day out for seniors?!?!
Helping out at a halfway house?
If all else fails adopt-a-highway!!!

Vicki Said:

How can i send donations to Haiti as a community service project for high school?

We Answered:

Unicef is a great organization; check out this website for more. www.unicefusa.org
You may want to also consider a local charity...people in your own community may need your help too. Hope this helps.

Roy Said:

will being a AFS Argentina foreign exchange(Summer community service) student, help me get into med school?

We Answered:

No, it will not help you if it is in high school. It is better to go through the international studies program of a college and it will show as college credit on your transcript. Also, those activities don't help you. Try volunteering at a local free medical clinic, a Ronald McDonald House or hospital - pick something in your career field. Also, you won't have to pay thousands of dollars to do this. It is very very tough competition so get experience in this area so you can write about your learned skills in your admissions essay.

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