Arlington Middle School

Service Opportunities

"Roll up your sleeves and join in...I ask you to play your part - to not just pitch in today, but to make an ongoing commitment that lasts far beyond one day, or even one presidency." Barack Obama

Did you see the pre-game show to the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game? It was truly inspirational to hear from all of the living U.S. Presidents who called on us to give back to our communities.

Check it out at: http://mlbgobeyond.mlb.com/gb/ .

 
Arlington Middle School values the efforts you make to give back in service to others. Below are some resources for you that will give you opportunities to serve both the global and local communities. Please let us know what you're doing so that we can list your service organization here as well. Thanks for giving back and for "being the change you want to see in the world" (Ghandi).

LOCAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

NATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

• KIDS Can Make a Difference (KIDS) is an innovative educational program for middle school and high school students. It helps them understand the root causes of hunger and poverty and how they as individuals can take action.

• Serve.gov is your online resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own. Use Serve.gov to help you do your part. America’s foundation will be built one community at a time – and it starts with you.  Serve.gov is managed by the Corporation for National and Community Service. 
• http://www.alsa.org/  ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease  has a mission "To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
• Did you read Three Cups of Tea? It chronicles the story of Greg Mortensen and his mission to make peace through education. Visit http://www.threecupsoftea.com/how-to-help/ for how to help.
• Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA): http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp:Thirty-seven million Americans live in poverty. Through AmeriCorps VISTA, you can make a tangible difference. And, you’ll find the fulfillment that comes from using your knowledge and skills to help those in disadvantaged circumstances turn their dreams into reality.