Opportunities From: Eastern University - Service Learning Portal

Volunteer: FA25 OWN HOURS: Girls First Afterschool Program - Monday-Thursday

OWN HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 3:00-6:00pm, 3 service learning hours per week, up to 4 service spots per day. 

Student must commit to six weeks.

EU students will help in the afterschool program which provides social emotional learning in a grades 1-4 curriculum. SEL is specifically woven into the art programming for children. This program offers tools to help children succeed through learning a basis of transferable skills of social emotional learning through art.

Background checks and clearances REQUIRED.

Dates:

Start Date: orientation week of September 22, program week of October 6

End Date: week of December 1

Closed Dates: EU breaks (Fall Free Days - October 4-7) and Thanksgiving Break - November 26-30). Check with site for closed holidays and weather-related closures.

COVID-19 Policies: None at this time.

Site: Girls First

OWN HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 3:00-6:00pm, 3 service learning hours per week, up to 4 service spots per day. 

Student must commit to six weeks.

EU students will help in the afterschool program which provides social emotional learning in a grades 1-4 curriculum. SEL is specifically woven into the art programming for children. This program offers tools to help children succeed through learning a basis of transferable skills of social emotional learning through art.

Background checks and clearances REQUIRED.

Dates:

Start Date: orientation week of September 22, program week of October 6

End Date: week of December 1

Closed Dates: EU breaks (Fall Free Days - October 4-7) and Thanksgiving Break - November 26-30). Check with site for closed holidays and weather-related closures.

COVID-19 Policies: None at this time.

Site: Girls First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 5, 2025

Zip Code: 19401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: FA25 BUS/VAN: Girls First Afterschool Program - Sun. 10/12 and 12/7 ONLY

BUS/VAN: Sundays 10/12 and 12/7 ONLY, 12:30-5:00pm, 4 service learning hours per visit, 8 service spots

Girls First provides afterschool programming with an emphasis on social emotional learning in a grades 1-4 curriculum. SEL is specifically woven into the art programming for children. This program offers tools to help children succeed through learning a basis of transferable skills of social emotional learning through art. On these two dates, Eastern students will help support the program behind the scenes.

October 12: Program preparation and Open House set-up

organize classroomsclean and sanitize spacesprepare student materials and librarybuilding decorationsprepare snacksserve as additional support

December 7: Prepare for Fall Student Showcase and Exhibition and Winter Boutique

displaying fall-themed stage and auditorium decorations sorting and taking inventory of donated foods and clothing for the winter boutique for Girls First families

Dates:

Start Date: October 12

End Date: December 7

Closed Dates: EU breaks (Fall Free Days - October 4-7) and Thanksgiving Break - November 26-30). Check with site for closed holidays and weather-related closures.

COVID-19 Policies: None at this time.

Site: Girls First

BUS/VAN: Sundays 10/12 and 12/7 ONLY, 12:30-5:00pm, 4 service learning hours per visit, 8 service spots

Girls First provides afterschool programming with an emphasis on social emotional learning in a grades 1-4 curriculum. SEL is specifically woven into the art programming for children. This program offers tools to help children succeed through learning a basis of transferable skills of social emotional learning through art. On these two dates, Eastern students will help support the program behind the scenes.

October 12: Program preparation and Open House set-up

organize classroomsclean and sanitize spacesprepare student materials and librarybuilding decorationsprepare snacksserve as additional support

December 7: Prepare for Fall Student Showcase and Exhibition and Winter Boutique

displaying fall-themed stage and auditorium decorations sorting and taking inventory of donated foods and clothing for the winter boutique for Girls First families

Dates:

Start Date: October 12

End Date: December 7

Closed Dates: EU breaks (Fall Free Days - October 4-7) and Thanksgiving Break - November 26-30). Check with site for closed holidays and weather-related closures.

COVID-19 Policies: None at this time.

Site: Girls First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 7, 2025

Zip Code: 19401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: FA25 BUS/VAN: Girls First Afterschool Program - Sat. 11/8 and 12/6 ONLY

BUS/VAN: Saturdays 11/8 and 12/6 ONLY, 12:30-5:00pm, 4 service learning hours per visit, 8 service spots

Girls First provides afterschool programming with an emphasis on social emotional learning in a grades 1-4 curriculum. SEL is specifically woven into the art programming for children. This program offers tools to help children succeed through learning a basis of transferable skills of social emotional learning through art. On these two dates, Eastern students will help support the program behind the scenes.

November 8: Prepare for monthly November activities and Thanksgiving Blessing bags

changing out program signage sorting and packing blessing bagsclassroom and building cleaning and organization

December 6: Prepare for Fall Student Showcase and Exhibition and Winter Boutique

displaying fall-themed stage and auditorium decorations sorting and taking inventory of donated foods and clothing for the winter boutique for Girls First families

Dates:

Start Date: November 8

End Date: December 6

Closed Dates: EU breaks (Fall Free Days - October 4-7) and Thanksgiving Break - November 26-30). Check with site for closed holidays and weather-related closures.

COVID-19 Policies: None at this time.

Site: Girls First

BUS/VAN: Saturdays 11/8 and 12/6 ONLY, 12:30-5:00pm, 4 service learning hours per visit, 8 service spots

Girls First provides afterschool programming with an emphasis on social emotional learning in a grades 1-4 curriculum. SEL is specifically woven into the art programming for children. This program offers tools to help children succeed through learning a basis of transferable skills of social emotional learning through art. On these two dates, Eastern students will help support the program behind the scenes.

November 8: Prepare for monthly November activities and Thanksgiving Blessing bags

changing out program signage sorting and packing blessing bagsclassroom and building cleaning and organization

December 6: Prepare for Fall Student Showcase and Exhibition and Winter Boutique

displaying fall-themed stage and auditorium decorations sorting and taking inventory of donated foods and clothing for the winter boutique for Girls First families

Dates:

Start Date: November 8

End Date: December 6

Closed Dates: EU breaks (Fall Free Days - October 4-7) and Thanksgiving Break - November 26-30). Check with site for closed holidays and weather-related closures.

COVID-19 Policies: None at this time.

Site: Girls First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 6, 2025

Zip Code: 19401

Allow Groups: No