A “Summer of Service” Workshop for Teens Help your community and earn up to 25 service hours this summer! This service-learning program series is for middle school and high school teens, ages 12-18 years, providing a flexible option for teens to earn service hours while learning more about local community organizations from the comfort of home.
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About the Teen Summer of Service Workshop
This three-week series features organizations that help the community overcome a variety of challenges by spreading kindness, compassion and working to eliminate hunger and homelessness. Each workshop includes a short presentation, followed by breakout group discussions and activities. Presenters will offer several options for service projects that can be completed in a time and place that works for participants. Space is limited and registration is required. Virtual programs will take place 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, July 10 and 24. All registered participants will receive a kit of supplies from their branch to complete the service projects.
Expectations of Participants
- Attend and participate in all three virtual workshops to get credit for service hours.
- Communicate with staff mentor, if unable to attend a workshop or complete a project.
- Finish projects and return them to library (if applicable) by Aug. 3 to receive credit.
- Participants are strongly urged to make sure this program qualifies for their service hour requirements and provide any required paperwork to their staff mentor.
All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a letter verifying hours and participation in the program on or after Aug. 9. System Requirements Electronic device such as a Chromebook, laptop, desktop, iOS or Android device. Internet connection Microphone and headphones are strongly recommended. Attendees will have the opportunity to test out their equipment at the first meeting.
Note: Some functions, like breakout rooms, may not work with iOS and/or Android.Speaker Line-up
- June 26 – Community Cooperative
- July 10 – FGCU ROCK!
- July 24 – Harry Chapin Food Bank
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