Community Service Program @ BHS

What is community service at BHS?

Students at Burlington High School are required to complete 10 hours of community service at a non-profit organization each school year. LLL plays an integral part in coordinating the Community Service Program at BHS by making volunteer experiences more accessible to BHS students through individual consultation, daily homeroom announcements, a community organization database and bulletin board postings.

How does community service work?

The role of the LLL in BHS’s community service requirement is to be a reference point for students, teachers, parents, and non-profit organizations looking for volunteers. Students can find listings of monthly, ongoing, and school break specific volunteer opportunities posted outside the Career Direction Center, on Burlington High School’s website and in the daily announcements. The Community Service coordinator helps BHS students connect to the many volunteer opportunities in the Burlington area.

Why is it important?

Community Service programs offer students a greater knowledge of their community and develops a greater confidence in their role as citizens. Volunteering provides early workplace skills as well as exposure to many different careers, as students work within non-profit organizations. Students benefit by the meaning that comes from doing real-world work. Community Organizations benefit from the genuine contributions made by students to the work of their organizations, and from the connections made with the schools in their community.

How do I get involved?

Schools: Help direct students to volunteer opportunities

Students: Pick up a copy of opportunity lists outside the Career Direction Center, or look them up online and start volunteering!

Non-profit organizations: Email or call the Community Service Coordinator about upcoming volunteer opportunities at your organization

For more information, contact:
info@lllvt.org