See the following for possible CAS project ideas:
http://www.volunteers.com/
http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org
Developmental Pathways
Developmental Pathways is a non-profit agency providing services for people with developmental disabilities in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, as well as the City of Aurora.
Volunteers are needed for:
•Gardening and yard clean up;
•Helping at a day program, or residences, coaching Special Olympics teams, and helping out at various special events;
•Sharing an interest or teaching skills like Arts and Crafts, Woodworking, Line Dance, Square Dance, Exercise, and Cooking;
Contact Wendy Anderson at (303)858-2381
Equine After School Program at Zuma Horse Rescue
Volunteers needed on Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm; must be at least 15 yrs old; needed every Weds for at least 12 weeks. Contact Jennifer at jboggs14@gmail.com, 216-408-0330.
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Internships
The Student Leadership Program offers students in Colorado the opportunity to enhance their educational experience with practical business experience. The SLP provides students a chance to become leaders through internships and mentoring that encourages students to push themselves. The SLP works to set up interns with business leaders that will work with the intern to help them develop their skills and passions. Students should complete an on-line application at www.bestchamber.com or contact Elyse Feldman at 303-795-0142.
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.