LEND

A
CLAW

& Volunteer
Fall 2017

Contact:
msimpson@cpsge.org
kblanchard@chicopeeps.org
City of Chicopee Carl L. Ingram, Jr.
Career and Technical Education Academic- Career & Technical Education
Chicopee Public Schools Coordinator
617 Montgomery St. Chicopee, MA 01020

Kenneth R. Widelo, Director Kara M. Blanchard

PHONE: 413-594-3555 FAX: 413-594-3402 Director of Career and Workforce
EMAIL: kwidelo@chicopeeps.org Development
Dear Future Employee,

Congratulations on taking the first steps on your search for volunteer opportunities and / or

employment. Please know that job postings are updated quarter 3 & 4 for your

convenience, but should not be considered as an endorsement of the companies or

positions represented here within.

These postings can also be found in the Guidance Office or the Career Center. Please keep

in mind that many employers will have minimum age and work experience requirements,

among other criteria.

If you should require assistance with your volunteer/job search, including tips on the best

way to follow up with employers, interviewing, resumes, etc., please contact Ms. Simpson

to make an appointment: msimpson@cpsge.org

Best of luck!

Ms. Kara Blanchard

Director of Career and Workforce Development

Chicopee Public Schools
V:(413) 594-3517 F:(413) 594-3402
 Want a Part-Time Job or
help volunteering?
Make an appointment with Ms.
Simpson (msimpson@cpsge.org) and

Get help with:

Volunteer Readiness
Searching
Applying
Creating your resume
Following-up
Interviewing prep
Accepting the job
 Following up after
completing the application.
So, you completed the application process and turned in
the application to the potential employer or volunteer
organization, now what?

Both jobs and volunteering are a chance for you to gain

experience. It is your responsibility to follow up afterwards.
Give the employer some time to look at your application
and within the next week call or stop in to check the status
of your application. Tell them you are just checking to see
if they have had a chance to look at your application and if
they will be hiring or taking volunteers any time soon.

Be sure to leave your name so the potential employer

knows that you are serious about getting a job. BE
POLITE! This is your first impression!

Good Luck! Soon you will have an interview!

 Lorraines Soup Kitchen,
Chicopee

Program Volunteers Needed- Age 12 -15 accompanied by

parent/guardian

Food Pantry, sorting and stocking shelves, repacking foods. Approximate hours 9am-2pm

Housekeeping: sweeping/mopping floors, dining room setup and clean bathrooms. Approximate
hours: 9am 2pm

Soup Kitchen: Dinner Service, serving meals, washing dishes, dining room and kitchen clean up.
Approximate hours: 4pm 6:45pm

Soup Kitchen Reinforcements: on-call when soup kitchen is notified that a regularly scheduled team
is short handed. Attempt will be made to give at least a 24 hour notice.

Cooking and food preparation. Approximate hours: 2pm 4pm

*** We are currently asking volunteers to commit to a minimum of 30 hours. This typically is 10, three
hour shifts over several weeks or months.***

Apply: 170 Pendexter Ave., Chicopee 413-592-9528 or Email: michael@lorrainessoupkitchen.com

The Chicopee Public Library
449 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 413-594-1800

Volunteer at the library by attending

programs and participating!

Let your voice be heard! By

participating you can help shape the
programs into events YOU want!

Express yourself, make suggestions

and be a part of something amazing!

Check out some of the cool programs

YOU can be a part of at:
http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org
/events/teen
Boy and Girl Scouts
of America!

Boy and Girl Scouts are group clubs designed to get youth
active and involved in their world. Both programs do have an
annual participation fee of $15.00 for Girl Scouts and $24 for
Boy Scouts.

Making new friends!

Volunteer outings!
Outdoor exploration!
Character building!
Learn team building skills!
And so much more!

Girl Scouts: Phone: 413-584-2602

Email: info@gscwm.org

Boy Scouts: Phone: 413-594-9196

Web Site: http://www.wmascouting.org
Chick-fil-A

Age 14 and Up

Robert L. Hewes, Ph.D., CRC | Franchise Owner | Chick-fil-A of

Chicopee
501 Memorial Drive
Chicopee, MA 01020
W - 413.592.4500
| www.Chick-fil-A.com/Chicopee
facebook.com/ChickfilA.Chicopee

Apply Today at: sites.google.com/site/CFAFollowTheHerd

*** Must Be 14 Years Or Older ***

Part-Time Job Listings

 www.UWPV.org
With your parents or guardians permission, you
can go online and search for your very own
volunteering opportunities through the UWPV
website!

You can search for local and regional organizations

and events that may need volunteers or
participants!

You can pick what YOU want to do and search for

events that you like!

New opportunities are added regularly, so check

back often to see whats new!
 The Boys and Girls Club
of Chicopee 580 Meadow St
Chicopee, MA 01013

Looking for a great character building

opportunity and a chance to volunteer with
new friends?

If you are 13 or younger you can join the TORCH CLUB!

If you are over 13, then you can join the KEYSTONE CLUB!

The clubs focus on building your character, bettering

yourself, your friends, and the community you live in!

The clubs meet once a week and often go out as a group to

volunteer.
PLEASE NOTE: Club membership fees may apply ($30 for 1
year)
If you would like to join or need more information you can
call:
413-592-6707 Ext: 4110
OR
Visit: http://www.bgcchicopee.org
 HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER
575 Beech St., Holyoke

INTERESTED INJUNIOR
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CALL: 413-534-2569

** MUST BE 14 YEARS OR OLDER **

 Help clean up donated land before a build
Landscape yards after homes are built
Help distribute lunches on site to workers
Decorate plant pots for the partner family

May work on getting boards, doors and other

supplies ready for the worksite.
Help log the days volunteers on site.

*** Please call in advance to see what services are

needed and when local site locations are open.

E-mail :Pasche@habitatspringfield.org Phone: 413.739.5503

Website: http://www.habitatspringfield.org
Things To Do On Your Own
w/a Trusted Adult
Help clean up your neighborhood by removing trash from
the street or keeping storm drains clear of leaves.

Take initiative! Offer to help out more around the

house or in the yard raking leaves!

Help others by offering your time in your neighborhood.

Bring a trusted friend or family member to help!

Offer to help walk neighbors dog, make sure the animal

knows you or is known to have a good temperament. Bring a
trusted adult along for the walk!

Take the time to thank the people in your life who have
helped you and make a difference. We often forget how
important it really is!
Even MORE Things You Can
Do On Your Own!
Watch the Wild!
Do you like nature and care about the environment? Why not put
the two together?
With Watch the Wild, you observe nature and make note of
changes you see. With permission from your parents or guardians,
go online and report your observations!
Requirements:
Internet access / permission. Observed location must be in the
Springfield area. Ex. Family member or friends backyard. Forest
Park or other parks.

Website: http://www.natureabounds.org/Watch_the_Wild.html
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Make Toys For Animal Shelters!
Do you like arts and crafts? Do you love animals?
There are thousands of animals that need love and attention in shelters
across America. You can help by making No Sew dog and cat toys to help
the animals have fun and feel happier in their current situation. The Thomas
J. OConnor Animal Center needs toys for their animals!
Requirements: A passion for crafts, internet access/ permission (for toy ideas
/ material lists/ how to tutorials). Parent guidance when using sharp objects
for cutting.
Example: Put an empty, thin, plastic water bottle with no cap inside a CLEAN
old sock. Tie the loose end up tight and youre done!
 Your source for summer
programs, volunteering and
school help!

Check Them Out!

JUST 4 FUN!
Things to do this fall!

Chicopee Parks and Recreation

Check out some of the many activities the Parks and Recreation
Department host! With permission, go online to:
www.chicopeema.gov/350/Youth-Programs to see whats coming up!

Go Wild This Fall!

Fancy a trip to the zoo?

The Forest Park Zoo will be open this fall! Check out all the animals as they
get ready for the cold winter ahead and maybe spot one or two playing in
the leaves! With permission, check out their webpage:
www.forestparkzoo.org

Museums and More!

Dont forget our neighbors next-door have some fantastic museums at the
Springfield Quadrangle! Learn about the famous Doctor Sues and his many
creations or hang out with LIVE animals in the Natural History section!
https://springfieldmuseums.org/programs/

More Than Just Books!

Head over to the Chicopee Public Library for a whole host of great events
happening ALL fall! With permission check out their webpage for more
details and events!
http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/events
JUST 4 FUN!
More stuff you can do during fall!

The WGBY Kids Fan Day

Saturday November 4th, 2017 10am 3pm
At the Basketball Hall of Fame
Tickets:
Adults: $10
Youth (1-13 yrs): $5
(under 12 months free)
Its like a comic book convention but for kids! If youre a fan of
any of WGBYs most famous characters (Arthur, Cat in the Hat,
Odd Squad and many others, stop by for a full day of music,
fun, and activities for everyone to enjoy! Get a FREE kid sized
ice cream with each ticket!
Visit: https://wgby.org/fanday/activities

Gingerbread House Festival

November 24th, 2017 To

Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am 8 pm
December 10th, 2017. and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
10 am 5 pm
Wood Memorial Library &
Museum For More Info VISIT:
783 Main Street
South Windsor, CT 06074 http://www.woodmemoriallibrary.org/pro
grams-events/gingerbreadsnapshere/
ADMISSION IS FREE!
JUST 4 FUN!
Yet MORE thing to do during fall!

Visit the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford!

Connecticut Science Center Presents Winter Vacation Fun!

Looking for something FUN to do over winter vacation? The Connecticut
Science Museum hosts a variety of events and movies all winter long!
The Museum also offers exciting winter camps during December through
February. REGISTER NOW! :

https://ctsciencecenter.org/programs/camps/
https://ctsciencecenter.org/visit/events/

The Eastern States Exposition

Did you know the Eastern States Exposition isnt JUST home to the Big E in
the fall? There are tons of awesome events going on there ALL YEAR LONG
and this fall is packed! From horse shows to discovering amazing gems,
minerals and fossils from around the world you are sure to find a show that
interests you! Check out the Eastern States Exposition Calendar for events!

http://www.easternstatesexposition.com/events
 Recommended websites to search for
a part-time job or volunteering
Cool ideas for volunteering programs-
www.volunteermatch.org
Chicopee Parks & Recreational seasonal employment (camp
counselors, bathhouse attendants, lifeguards, ect.)
http://www.chicopeema.gov/398/Seasonal-Employment
Look in Career Cruising for jobs under the employment tab-
www.careercruising.com
Search for local jobs by zip code-
www.indeed.com
Online job classified from the Springfield Republican-
www.masslive.com/jobs
Baystate Health Volunteer Service
www.baystatehealth.org/about-us/volunteer