As Meridian students enter the fourth quarter and end-of-year tests begin piling up, the deadline for National Community Service Awards draws closer. All volunteer hours are due April 15, 2024.
One can win three different National Community Service Awards. The first award Innerview offers is the Merit Award, for 30 hours of service from at least four different activities. The Honor Award is given for 60 hours of volunteering with at least eight different activities. The highest award Innerview offers is the Ambassador award, which one can receive with 100 hours of service and at least 12 different service activities.
InnerView also offers the Cause Impact Awards for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) two and 12 for having at least eight hours of service for each SDG.
An award for volunteering is a great addition to college applications or job resumes, showing possible employers and college admissions officers both compassion and a commitment to work despite not receiving money.
With only a few days left before hours are due, students may be looking for last-minute volunteer opportunities. Below are some opportunities to get that last hour or two or simply volunteer for fun.
World Art Day Events in Falls Church City – April 13
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., World Art Day event in Falls Church will provide students a variety of opportunities. Students can help set up the Art Day table at the Farmer’s Market or choose a location along the art walk to display their artwork or photograph the artists and artwork. Students can also write descriptions of the artwork that will be displayed on the website.
Write Encouraging Notes for Students – April 1-30
Post It Love is looking for volunteers to write handwritten notes with uplifting messages for students. They are looking for 20-50 notes per volunteer, and more are welcome. The letters can then be mailed to their office in Texas.
Forest Fest – April 12-13
The Urban Forestry Program of Falls Church City is planting 750 native trees to reforest City parks. There are volunteer opportunities on Friday, April 12 from 12-three or Saturday, April 13, from 10-two at Isaac Crossman Park. Tools and training will be provided.
Creative Cauldron – Opening Reception – April 13
Creative Cauldron is looking for volunteers to help with the opening night reception for the musical “Chicks in Heaven.” Volunteers will escort guests from the theater to the reception, serve food and drinks during the reception, and clean up after the event. The only requirement is that students dress professionally.
Since volunteer hours are due very soon, there may be some students who missed the deadline this year. If so do not worry, because volunteer hours for next year on InnerView open in the summer.
