This Saturday MADE will be partnering with Sister Judies Outreach to help feed and provide health and wellness resources to people experiencing homelessness. Our Student-Athletes will be in charge of putting together pack lunches, and hygiene kits that will be distributed to families in need. This is a great opportunity for our youth to add to their resume’ while doing good in their community. To participate student-athletes simply need to show up on Saturday for a HSAD session. The community service activity will take place during the normal session schedule. Click the link below or book a session via the member app to reserve a spot today.
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Reasons To Do Community Service As A Student-Athlete
Stand Out To College Coaches
Adding community service activities to your resume can help you stand out as a student-athlete to college coaches. At the collegiate level many sport programs require their athletes to participate in some form of community service. According to NCAA.org 50% of student-athletes report that they are required to take part in community service as part of their athletics participation. Adding a community service experience to your resume’ can show recruiters that you are able to handle the demands of being a student-athlete on and off the court.
Stand Out To College Admissions
Colleges consider numerous factors when assessing applications, including the ways in which students give back to their community. In one survey of college admissions officers, 58 percent of respondents said community service positively impacted a student’s chance of being accepted.
Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to making students more attractive candidates for scholarships in general, community service unlocks unique scholarship opportunities in other ways as well.
For instance, there are numerous scholarships specifically for students who are actively involved in their community, including the Equitable Excellence Scholarship and the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Depending on where the student volunteers, some nonprofit organizations even have internal scholarships reserved for their volunteers.
Gain Valuable Life Lessons
Arguably the biggest benefit of volunteering for any young person is the life changing character values, knowledge, and skills they can pick up through the experience. According to researchers, volunteering can lead to an overall healthier and happier life and help students gain important life skills like social awareness, self confidence, responsibility, connectivity, career skills, and more. All white making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Huge THANK YOU To Our Partners at
SISTER JUDIE’S OUTREACH For Their Help In Making This All Possible!
Click the link above to visit their website and learn and support the wonderful work they’re doing in our community!
