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Teacher aids assist in elementary classrooms
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Although most people will never return to their elementary school, several NPHS students take a trip back to their past by volunteering in an elementary class. In doing so, students are able to earn a Teaching Assistant [TA] class credit while being responsible for preparing homework, organizing students’ classwork and helping teachers manage their…
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Organizations allow volunteers to spread the holiday joy
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Ventura County is home to many different organizations that provide volunteer and service opportunities year round, especially during the holiday season. Whether it is allowing underprivileged children to experience a Thanksgiving dinner or hosting toy drives, these organizations allow people of all ages to play a role in the community during the festivity-filled seasons.…
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Volunteering Clubs make an impact at NPHS
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Sea the Change – Lily Minor and Ameila Abram, seniors, smile as they stand in front of their booth. “We all live on this earth. Let’s try to take good care of it and just be good global citizens. And one great way to do that is by volunteering and helping out the Earth…
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Volunteer from the heart, not from ambition
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For as long as I can remember, volunteering has always been a part of my life. In elementary school, families were encouraged to help around the community, so I would spend a few weekends working to take care of the garden. In middle school, students were required to complete several hours of community service,…
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NPHS students give back locally through volunteering
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NPHS is filled with clubs and interest groups, often led by high schoolers that want to better the community. From raising money for charity organizations to donating time to helping others, students work to leave a positive impact on their community. To achieve his goal of creating a productive student-led organization to protect the…
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We should not expect thanks
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The whole point of volunteering is to do something good with the expectation of nothing in return, and yet we constantly expect to be thanked for volunteering. Whether it’s a t-shirt or a volunteer lunch, we look for opportunities where our efforts are rewarded. I love to be thanked for things I do. But…