High School Students can ‘Make A Difference’

The truly brilliant high school student knows that community service is not only good for the heart but also helps tremendously with college admissions.

By and large, colleges are smart enough to figure that what you’ve consistently brought to your local community in terms of enthusiastic participation in volunteer projects and events is what you’re likely to bring to their campus community. 

They also know that active volunteers are test driving future careers and honing job readiness skills like being responsible and on time.

So jumpstart your career as a volunteer by signing up for one of many area projects scheduled during the coming week, which culminates on October 27—the 22^nd annual Make A Difference Day.  

Spearheaded by USA WEEKEND and celebrated throughout the county, Make A Difference Day is billed as the largest national day of helping others.  And here are a few local projects still seeking volunteers:

• Bird House Building and Installation, Anacostia Watershed Society, Hyattsville MD
• Invasive Removal at McCrillis Gardens, Brookside Gardens, Bethesda MD
• Docent Training, Montgomery County Historical Society, Rockville MD
• Restoration of Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown MD
• Family Fall Festival, Salvation Army, Washington DC
• Meal Caterers, Northern Virginia Family Service, Manassas VA
• Lorton Library Landscape Face-Lift, Lorton VA
• Bag Meals, IONA Senior Services, Washington DC
• Kitchen Volunteers, DC Central Kitchen, Washington DC
• Clothing Drive Sorters, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing, Arlington VA
• Halloween Party Hosts, Walter Reed Community Center, Arlington VA

For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit the Make A Difference Day website or contact any local volunteer organization.  Do it today.  Projects are filling fast!