See the following for possible CAS project ideas:

http://www.volunteers.com/
http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org

Volunteers of America-Meals on Wheels Snow Buddy Project needs volunteers to help shovel sidewalks and walkways for seniors. Each time there is a snowfall of 2” or more, the volunteers help remove the snow, making it safer for seniors (avoiding falls) and complying with the city/county regulations (avoiding potential fines.) The Snow Buddy should live within a two mile radius of their client, so if a big storm hits, the volunteer would be able to get to their client easily. Requirements are that volunteers must be over the age of 16 and must be physically able to shovel snow. Contact Meredith Goldin to set up a time for orientation- via email at meredith.goldin@gmail.com. (Posted Nov. 4, 2008)

Compass Colorado Health Systems Psychiatric Service needs volunteers to help in their office. Located in Highlands Ranch, this psychiatric outpatient service provides medical services and therapy for a variety of patients differing in age and condition. They are looking for an ambitious pre-health student who would like experience in a physician’s office. Duties include answering phones, filing papers, checking on patients, organizing the file room and pulling charts. Hours are between 2-8 hours per week (very flexible) between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., preferably 1-2 hours daily. Contact Vy Le at 303-332-7063 or email vle@compass.md for more information.

Littleton Fire Department needs LHS volunteers for their Community Education Program. 6-8 students needed for up to 8 events over the academic year. Possible events include parades and puppet shows. Students do not have to be interested in emergency medical response, just willing to work with people in the community about fire and public safety. Contact Claudia Anderson, IB Coordinator, for more information. (Posted Sept 15, 2008)

Clothing Bank in Sheridan Needs Volunteers to work afterschool Former LHS Campus Security Shawn Moore works for Sheridan Public Schools now. He runs a clothing bank for those in need and would like to open the the bank up on Wednesdays from 3-6 and the second Saturday of each month from 9-noon. The clothing bank is located on the middle school campus at approximately Federal and Oxford. Duties include helping customers with community resources, customer service, organizing and hanging clothes, etc. Knowing some Spanish would be helpful but not required. Please contact him at moores@sheridan.k12.co.us. (Posted Sept 15, 2008)

Kenya Study, Service and Teaching Safari 2009
Social Studies teacher James Gordon is leading this trip from July 6-July 30, 2009. It abounds in service, adventure, experience, international and environmental learning opportunities. Students will assist with rural schools’ development projects in Naro Moru in Kenya and will engage with Kenyan students, citizens, schools and communities. Activities include a National Park trek, hiking and walking, school project work, teaching, exploring the land and ruins, sailing. Trip cost$4,500. Contact James Gordon at jgordon@lps.k12.co.us. (Posted Sept 15, 2008)

Volunteer Spanish Reading Program at Field Elementary Sarah Kelly, LHS senior, is looking for volunteers for her reading program to help elementary students and parents learn English and read. Please email Sarah at sarah.kelly09@gmail.com or see Sra. Griffin in the World Language Department. (Posted Sept 17, 2009)

Habitat for Humanity’s Denver and Wheat Ridge Outlet Stores needs volunteers. Contact Alice Goble at 303-996-5468 or alice@habitatmetrodenver.org (posted Oct. 7, 2008)

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado needs volunteers VOC is an environmental, non profit organization that focuses on conservation work. Contact Sara Greenwalt at 303-715-1010 ext 123 or sara@voc.org. (posted October 6, 2008)

Champ Camp needs Counselors in Training, Junior Counselors and Counselors for their summer camps for children with lung diseases. Contact April Obholz, director of Champ Camp at 303-847-0270 or look at their website for applications, dates and programs. www.lungcolorado.org. (Posted Oct 6, 2008)

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society needs volunteers. Volunteers needed for their Light the Night event. Always in September. Contact Kristen/perry@lls.org or Linda.eng@alls.org or call 303-984-2110 or go to www.lightthenight.org. (posted Sept, 2008)
WHAT IS CAS?
CAS broadens students’ education beyond the classroom and encourages respect and concern for other people and the world. The students must stretch themselves to develop a project for which they have passion with the hope they will become involved in the world around them for life.

Creativity-33 hours This should be interpreted as imaginatively as possible to cover a wide range of arts and other activities and to include creativity by the individual student in designing and carrying out a project at school or otherwise, or attending cultural events(performances, museums, etc.) Evidence of attendance must be kept (ticket stub or program)

Action-33 hours May include physical activities, both team and individual, and also training for Service.

Service-33 hours Encompasses community and social service but may also include environmental and international projects.

50-Hour Integrated Project A minimum of 50 hours must be devoted to one project of the students’ choice. The project must encompass at least 50% of the Service component, and the remaining from Creativity and/or Action.

10th grade students receive their CAS booklets in May of their sophomore year and may begin collecting hours in the summer after their sophomore year.

11th grade collect 33 hours in each of creativity, action, and service
work on 50 hour in-depth community service project, pre-approved by the IB Coordinator.

12th grade In March, submit CAS booklet with all completed hours, signatures, evidence, and self-evaluation.