A Year Long Community Service Program Directed by and for High School students.  Pies, Good Company, Community Service Hours! What more could you want?

"On December 30th, six kind of awkward (but kind of awesome) high schoolers got together to bake pies (apple, berry, pies that exist merely in dreams). We weren’t in the same grade. We weren’t in the same school. We weren’t even friends. But we all had so much fun. What was this in the name of? Helping our entire community for a couple of hours, a community that helps each of us everyday..."

Serena Gupta, senior, Murali Joshi, junior, and Trisha Vaidyanathan, senior, remark after the launch of the ICC’s Teens for Others. The new program gives the opportunity for High School students in the bay area to come together and participate in different community service events. Members are given the chance to hang out with one another while serving the Indian and outside community.

 

 

If you are interested take a look at our facebook page:

 

 

 

We have volunteered with other organizations as well.

 

Youthsava:

Cultural Day & Kite Flying @ Baylines Park:

 

How does the program work?
The program is designed to fit the schedules of the average high school student. The program begins on September and ends May the following year. During that time, we will offer different community service opportunities in and out of ICC. You can choose when to partake in these volunteering opportunities, so as to fit your schedule. Additionally, once a month we will convene to discuss what we have done, what we want to do, and get to know each other. These monthly meetings will be required.

How many community service hours do we get?
During the 8-month period, we will ask you to complete a minimum of 50 hours: 30 hours at the ICC and 20 hours at exterior organizations (you can definitely do even more). At the end of the program, we will count up your cumulative amount of hours and you will receive a certificate for the total amount of completed hours.

How often do we meet?
You will be required to come to a monthly meeting that will focus on different aspects of our program. In addition, we will offer approximately 3 other opportunities each month to help the community.

Where do we meet?
We generally will meet at the location of the organization we are helping, but the monthly meetings will be held at the ICC.

Does this program cost anything?
No, it’s totally free.

How old do we have to be?
You must be between the ages 14-18 and be currently enrolled in high school.

How do we apply?

 

 

The application process is now open.

 

KEY DATES:

 

DEADLINE: October 22nd

 

INTERVIEW DATE: October 30th, 2011 (Sunday) 3:00pm-4:30pm

 

DECISION DATE: November 2nd, 2011 (Wednesday) 

 

FIRST MEETING: November 6th, 2011 (Saturday) TIMING: 12:30pm-4pm (Will Serve Pizza)

 

We will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

Your Co-Presidents: Murali Joshi & Anushka Pushpala