In order to reach the requirements for National Honors Society or the Community Service Seal, students must reach a minimum of 24 hours of service hours per year. Summer break is a perfect opportunity to get an abundance of hours because of the variety of activities available. Below are five of the best volunteering opportunities around Powell:
- Worthington Libraries Volunteens
Every summer, kids flock to the library in order to join the summer reading club. This program would not be possible without the many teen volunteers who help organize and run it. To join, individuals must click this link to submit an application.
2. Columbus Book Festival
This festival runs from July 13th to 14th where over 200 authors will be featured in panels and signings. Helping out at this event could be a great way to be involved with these authors especially if reading is a hobby of yours. To sign up, click this link to guide you to a sign up genius.
3. Habitat for Humanity
Another way students can help out their community is through ReStore and construction volunteering at Delaware and Union county Habitat for Humanity. There are a variety of different volunteering options that individuals can pick from. To learn more about this click this link.
4. Delaware Humane Society
To help out not only other individuals in the community but also animals, students can volunteer at the Delaware Humane Society. By interacting and caring for the animals, students can get volunteer hours. Click this link to apply and sign up for the volunteer orientation.
5. Cozy Cat Cottage
This popular volunteering opportunity can be perfect for cat lovers! Volunteers can choose their levels of interaction with the cats with anything from being caretakers to helping out at fundraisers. To get involved click this link.
