Newburyport High School

Newburyport High School is now using SchooLinks for all things supporting students' College & Career Readiness success.  For the most up to date Community Service and or Volunteer opportunities please log into your student SchooLinks account, click on the Career tab on the left, click on Opportunities, click on the Opportunity Type drop down and go from there for what you are looking for.  Any issues or questions, please see Mr. Smith in our College & Career Center or email him aribaudosmith@newburyport.k12.ma.us 

Hello, Erica Keefe here, volunteer coordinator assistant for the 2024 GNOCA 5K (Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness).  I have been working with Diane West and Mike Merriman to coordinate the crew for this year's event which is coming up quickly.  We are grateful for your assistance over the years and look forward to having your students join again this year on September 22^nd.  Details for the event can be found at https://www.ocawareness.org/gnoca-5k-run-walk.  Volunteers are needed starting at 8:30 AM, and should be free to go before 11:30 AM or earlier if needed.  Please reach out to me directly with any questions. We are happy to provide any additional information needed to recruit students and to post on your electronic boards. Thank you to those who have already posted on your community service boards and classrooms. We'd appreciate it if you could remind students of this event, as its success relies on volunteers.  Your support is much appreciated!

Best Regards,

Erica Keefe

GNOCA 5k Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

978.580.7111

Our Youth Leadership Council (YLC) has been empowering high school students to become conscious leaders in their communities for the past few years. Our YLC students experience firsthand the incredible power of giving back while growing and developing skills to aid them in their future endeavors and making lifelong friends from other parts of the state. We are now opening the application process for the upcoming term and are seeking students passionate about making a difference.

About the YLC: The YLC is a unique after-school program that provides a platform for students to lead awareness campaigns, engage with their communities, and support local children in need. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, a strong sense of responsibility, and a deep passion for making a positive impact on their communities. Here are some key benefits for students:

·Develop leadership skills through hands-on community engagement, including leading awareness campaigns.

·Make a tangible impact by fulfilling the wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses.

·Build lasting friendships with peers from diverse backgrounds.

·Enhance public speaking abilities and boost self-confidence.

·Accrue volunteer and community service hours with school approval.

·Network with local business professionals for future academic and professional opportunities.

If you believe any of your students would be a good fit for the YLC, we kindly request your assistance in spreading the word about this opportunity. Additional details on benefits, requirements and application can be found HERE.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mariame Sano.

Thank you for your dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders. Together, we can inspire young minds to become change-makers and positively impact our communities.

Warm regards,

Mariame Sano

Sr. Manager, Corporate & Community Partnerships

Direct line: 617-532-0656

Pronouns – She/Her

Make-A-Wish^® Massachusetts and Rhode Island

133 Federal Street, 2^nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is proud to announce the creation of the Massachusetts Agriculture Youth Council! This Council has been created to cultivate and foster the next generation of leaders in the agriculture industry here in Massachusetts. The Council will be comprised of high school students in their senior year and will meet monthly to discuss agricultural issues, hear from guest speakers from the agricultural industry, learn about the legislative process and workforce development opportunities, attend special events and tours, and enhance professional skills.

Applications are due electronically by March 17, 2024. Please help us spread the word!

Newburyport Library - Book Sale Volunteer Information 
Donation Days:
Sat, 3/16 9:30-4:30
Mon, 3/18 9:30-7:30
Tue, 3/19 9:30-2:30 
Time: Students can volunteer for any amount of time on these dates 
Description of Volunteering: Volunteers would be unpacking boxes/bags of books and placing
them on tables that are arranged by subject matter. We provide plenty of guidance and most
readers love this sorting process. 
Sale Days:
Thurs, 3/21 9:30-7:30
Fri, 3/22 9:30-4:30
Sat, 3/23 9:30-2:30 
Time: Students can volunteer for any amount of time on these dates 
Description of Volunteering: During sale days the room always needs straightening up and
books returned to appropriate categories. 
Sign Up Information
● Student Volunteers can email Ms. Madeleine Arcovio at marcovio@comcast.net to sign up
for a day(s) and time.
● Ms. Arcovio will email Newburyport High School with the hours completed so that it is
added to students' overall volunteering hours.

We need a group of volunteers to help during the day on December 28th and/or 29th with a year-end cleanup of our facility in Groveland. We are gearing up for our next transport of rescued puppies and kittens in January and could really use some help getting things ready! The event will be led by adult Sweet Paws volunteers and we'd be thrilled to have 10-12 student volunteers on Thursday (10-12 or 12-2) and 4-6 on Friday (12-2 or 2-4) help with moving, organizing, and cleaning. If fixing things is a talent, we can also use help with some small repairs around the facility.

The Newburyport Half Marathon is seeking volunteers on Sunday, October 29th for up to 4 hours.  There are shorter shifts available as well.  Volunteers will be working at a water station, filling cups, handing out drinks to thirsty runners, and cheering for them.  It is an upbeat and lively atmosphere with grateful participants who are very appreciative of the volunteers.  You can bring a speaker or cow bell along to play music and help create an even more lively and fun aid station.   Clean up after the runners have passed by is quick and easy.  There is also a need for volunteers at the start/finish line to work registration, hand out medals & water, or serve pizza.  

The non-profit Friends of the Newburyport Public Library will be having their 44th Great Old Book Sale from Saturday, October 21 through Saturday, October 28.  The funds raised through this sale provide financial support for library services.

We are looking for help sorting and organizing books during regular library hours. Students have volunteered in the past and we always enjoy their energy and enthusiasm. 

Madeleine Arcovio (978-269-4947)

Sherry Moore

Lisa Friberg

The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library

1) Thursday, May 18th 3:45-5:45 PM: The Middle school track coaches are looking for volunteers for next week’s home track meet on Thursday at Fuller Field.  We need help with timing the running events and measuring the field events, these are all things we can teach the kids how to do. 
2) Saturday, May 20th 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM: The High school track team is hosting the Cape Ann League Championship meet next Saturday at Fuller Field from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  We are looking for volunteers to help work at the concession stand selling food, and also help sell t-shirts.  Kids can sign up for a shorter time slot, they do not have to work the entire event. 

Erin LaRosa 
text: 617-510-8139
email: erinleighmoon@yahoo.com

Are you interested in the fields of Medicine, Psychology, Geriatrics or Sociology? Would you like to volunteer your time serving the senior citizens of your community? Please inquire for more information: Riverside Care Advisors Newburyport, MA www.riversidecareadvisors.com - Submit your resume to: jpilz@riversidecareadvisors.com 

NEER North, Inc. is looking for volunteers.  If your interested, you can fill out the application online or email volunteer@neernorth.org 

Brigham Health & Rehabilitation is looking for volunteers to help call Bingo, do Coloring and Crafts, Poetry, Card Games, Music Therapy, Dice Games and More! If you're interested, please contact Christa Leger: 978-462-4221 or cLeger@bearmountainhc.com 

The Friends of Maudsley are always in need of help in the garden. Our sessions are from  9-11am on Saturdays, starting in April.  We are looking for help with composting and outdoor maintaining of the garden. If interested, email Stefanie Shattuck-Hufnagel at sshuf@mit.edu 

Newburyport Youth Services has a program called Snow Angels. You can sign up to volunteer to shovel snow from someone's walkway or driveway here in NBPT.  Typically, these are older residents who can't do the shoveling anymore and are very appreciative to have the help.  

Check out all the volunteer opportunities they have to offer.

A local meals program is looking for help preparing food,packaging food, and cleaning up on Mondays anytime from 2pm-6:30pm. If interested, call Bonnie Schultz at: 508-397-8873 Contact Info