teens and volunteering – Girl I Am All That

Create a Community Service Project

Posted on October 7, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Although graduation is months away, the senior high girls in my mentoring group are already trying to figure out how to earn the top recognition for community service. There are many ways to rack up community service hours. The easiest way is to volunteer at schools, community centers, faith-based programs, nonprofit […]

Volunteer for Credit and Fun

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

By Paola, 17, junior Volunteer work is something high school students have on their mind constantly because they need a certain number of hours to fulfill graduation requirements. The number of hours depends on the county/state. Last summer, I volunteered at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and got a total of 192 hours. Although I […]

Hit the Books This Summer

Posted on May 27, 2012 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry My grandmother, Lucile Lee, was a woman ahead of her time. For example, she would fill a Mason jar full of good-tasting Memphis aquifer water from the kitchen faucet and carry it with her when she left home. She didn’t live long enough to witness the bottled water craze. She would […]