Lake Orion Community Schools - Academic Service Learning

03/09/2017

Volunteers are needed for Spring into Science Activities during Spring Break week at Cranbrook Institute of Science -

April 3rd thru April 7th, 2017 11am-3pm

The event’s theme is Spring into Science and volunteers will be helping with the set-up of different hands-on learning stations throughout the museum. All materials and instruction for the stations are provided. Volunteer orientation & training begins at 10:30am each day. Each station features a different topic, and volunteers are asked to introduce and conduct the activity with museum visitors. Must be interested in teaching and working with the public with a friendly attitude.

Limited spots available each day please register at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4ea5ae2d6-spring1

Volunteers are needed for our Spring into Science Activities during Spring Break week at Cranbrook Institute of Science April 3rd thru April 7th, 2017 11am-3pm (PLEASE NOTE - NEW TIMES) We invite you to volunteer and share your interest in science with museum visitors! The event’s theme is Spring i...

05/31/2016

It is time for another Volunteer Stewardship Day at Bald Mountain! Here is the announcement:

Saturday, June 11, 2016
Bald Mountain Recreation Area, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Let’s stop garlic mustard at its invading edge before it spreads farther into a high quality woodland. Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park’s North Unit. GPS coordinates: 42.786267, -83.190904 Please arrive on time as we may split up into different groups to “divide and conquer” and travel to other areas of the park.

Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work including long pants and closed-toe shoes. Please bring drinking water and work gloves. We will have a small supply of work gloves on hand to loan out, so feel free to bring your own if you have them.

To make sure the workday hasn't been canceled due to inclement weather or for any other reason, please call 517-719-2285 the morning of the workday. You will either talk to me directly or listen to the outgoing voice mail message. If the workday has been canceled, a message saying so will be posted at least 2 hours before the start of a workday. If there is no cancellation message, the workday will go on as planned.

If you need to contact the workday leader with "day of" questions, please call Jenny at 248-736-1775 for Tues. June 7th and me at 517-719-2285 for Sat. June 11th. Hope to see you at the workdays,

Laurel Malvitz-Draper
Natural Resource Steward
Stewardship Unit, Parks and Recreation Division
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

04/25/2016

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_10871---,00.html
Check out the Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays. There is a work day coming up on Saturday, May 7, right here at Bald Mountain Recreation Area! For more information, call the park office at 248-693-6767

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03/13/2016

Here is a community service opportunity that may be of interest:
The Mom 2 Mom Sale is taking place on Saturday, March 19. Volunteers are needed for setup on Friday, March 18, after school until 8 pm and on Saturday for the sale from 8 am to 2 pm.
Contact: Lori McGraw in Community Ed. if interested.
248-693-5436 or email her at [email protected]

01/18/2016

Here's an upcoming service opportunity on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Bald Mountain Recreation Area, 9 a.m. to noon

The Graham Lake Fen Complex needs your help. Come cut and pile the glossy buckthorn and other shrubs that threaten this unique ecosystem. Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park’s North Unit. GPS coordinates: 42.786267, -83.190904 ***Waterproof boots, either knee-high rubber boots or hip waders, are recommended for this site. Knee-high rubber boots are available to borrow, upon request (please specify size). Availability is limited; first come, first served.
To get more information and to register:

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_10871-162412--,00.html?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

12/23/2015

Gleaners Food Bank is looking for volunteers for Kroger's Bringing Hope to the Table campaign in January! Join Kroger in helping Gleaners make a difference for families in our community.

Each Saturday and Sunday in January from January 9 through January 31, Kroger encourages shoppers to donate non-perishable food items to help feed hungry neighbors in their community. On January 23 and 24, Gleaners will be at Kroger stores in Oakland County.

Volunteer groups of four or more people are being sought to work three or four hour shifts at all Kroger locations. Volunteers will greet shoppers and encourage them to participate as well as accept, sort, package and load food donations. This is a great community service opportunity to help feed the hungry in our community.

Questions? Contact Julie at 313-923-3535, Ext. 245, or email [email protected]. You can also sign up for a shift by filling out the information below.

http://www.123contactform.com/form-1711298/Kroger-Bringing-Hope-To-The-Table-Volunteer-Signup

09/23/2015

Hope everyone has had a great start to the school year! LOHS students who might have done some community service over the summer, be sure to get your completed forms in! The end of September is already just around the corner!

08/26/2015

High school student community service hours available for the following dates:
August 28 & 29 11am - 6pm Dragon on the Lake
September 11 4p - 7pm Arts & Apples
September 12 9am - 7pm Arts Art & Apples Festival
September 12 11am - 5pm Barn Daze
September 13 9am - 4pm Arts & Apples

Contact Rhonda Meyers (248) 622-4499 for more information or to volunteer

08/18/2015

Friendly reminder: we only have a few weeks left before school starts and there are still summer volunteer opportunities http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ba9af2aa7f58-volunteers

Volunteers for Set Up or Take Down with assistance at booth or waving in shoppers
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THANK YOU for your time to support our market staff and vendors! We provide a Placemaking event in Downtown Lake Orion where people shop, eat, stroll and recreate nearby with our fun themes and free entertainment. Wednesdays will be THE day for locals to venture downtown and we need your help to mak…

08/03/2015

Here's another opportunity at the LO Palooza on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Check out the link and sign up for an activity. It is sure to be a lot of fun and a great way to serve the community.

06/15/2015

Here is the link to the Career Center's page that has everything needed, including verification sheet and a few opportunities.

http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us/1/Content2/850

06/15/2015

School is out and summer activities have started! LOHS students (and that includes incoming 9th graders) - try to get some service hours in this summer.

Service Learning is a graduation requirement for all Lake Orion High School students. This program is the integration of education, service and citizenship into the curriculum. Service learning teaches students how to interact in real life settings using the skills and knowledge learned in the class…