Volunteer, Leadership & Enrichment, & Career Opportunities
The Counseling Department posts these opportunities as they are received. Many of these programs are repeated annually, however parents and students should check with the organization directly for the most up to date information. By clicking on any of these links you will be leaving the UCFSD web page.
Leadership & Enrichment
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications from talented high school juniors for the summer 2023 program.
PGSS is an intensive, five-week summer residential program that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for high school juniors pursuing careers in science and mathematics. The goal of the program is to encourage Pennsylvania’s youth to pursue careers in STEM-related fields. Accepted applicants will receive a full scholarship to the program.
When:
July 2, 2023 – August 5, 2023
Where:
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Who May Apply:
The program is open to high school juniors at time of application who attend a public, nonpublic, or private school or are homeschooled.
Deadline to Apply:
Completed applications must be submitted via the website per instructions http://sciences.pa-gov-schools.org no later than January 31, 2023. Applications submitted after this date and time will be disqualified.
For additional information about the program and to complete an application, visit http://sciences.pa-gov-schools.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Student Volunteer Opportunities at Kennett YMC
Some upcoming events that could be a great fit include:
Here is the general link to volunteering with the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Job Opportunities
Friends Home in Kennett: Server – Department of Dining Services
Friends Home in Kennett, a senior living community in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time server (less than 20 hours per week) for its Dining Services department. Our small, home-like facility is considering applicants who are resident-centered and who value being part of a close-knit work family.
Requirements:
· Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully to residents and fellow staff members
· Ability to sweep and mop floors
· Ability to handle food, glassware, china and flatware in keeping with sanitation standards
· Ability to follow instructions and guidelines such as are found in the diet manual
· Ability to lift up to 10 lbs
· Ability to work evening shifts (4:30p – 7:00p) and weekend shifts
· Willingness to take direction
· Ability to perform tasks in accordance with PA Departments of Health and Human Services regulations
· Ability to perform tasks in accordance with Friends Home in Kennett/Linden Hall policies and procedures
· Good listening skills
· Kindness, compassion and patience
· Dedication to resident care and desire to have a positive impact in the lives of our residents
EOE- Interested applicants should notify HR at ssinger@fhkennett.org
(610) 444-2577 ext 223
Looking for a job? Phillips Mushroom Farms is hiring!
-We offer summer jobs, after school jobs, and weekend only jobs. Flexible schedules available!
-Competitive wages
-We are hiring in all departments! Packing and Growing
-Call us today at 610-444-6685 or stop by the HR office at 1011 Kaolin Road Building #6 Kennett Square, PA 19348
-Current employees receive a $100 bonus for referring a friend to work for us! Start today and bring your friends!
¿En busca de un trabajo? ¡Phillips Mushroom Farms está contratando!
-Ofrecemos trabajos de verano, trabajos después de la escuela y trabajos solo de fin de semana. ¡Horarios flexibles disponibles!
-Salarios competitivos
-¡Estamos contratando en todos los departamentos! Empaque y crecimiento
-Llámenos hoy al 610-444-6685 o pase por la oficina de Recursos humanos en 1011 Kaolin Road Casa # 6 Kennett Square, PA 19348
-¡Los empleados actuales reciben un bono de $100 por recomendar a un amigo que trabaje para nosotros! ¡Empiece hoy y traiga a sus amigos!
Kumon of Kennett Square
Kumon of Kennett Square is looking for part time help to grade student’s work.
Please contact- 826 East Baltimore Pike Kennett square, PA 610 444 8784
Marshalls - Glen Mills - Now Hiring
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American Pool Lifeguards
American Pool has been connecting people to summer jobs since 1984! We’ve changed the way we let young people know about opportunities for training and work with American Pool’s Guard for Life Program and have recently opened up LIVE 10-minute info sessions to inform people about lifeguarding and our other job opportunities.
Here’s the link to the schedule of upcoming sessions as well as a flyer you can share. All attendees of the Virtual Live Info Sessions will be invited to apply for a position, schedule a one-on-one online interview and then begin the first portion of their American Red Cross Lifeguard Training online!
Video Production and General Computing Assistant
I have had the great pleasure of working with a STEM student since he was a Junior at Downingtown High on video production and general computing assistance. I cannot believe it but he is now graduating from Penn State (after a 6 year stint with SLEC), and I am looking for another interested student who Christian can train before he goes out into the wide world. Here is an example of some of the recognized work he has done with me: https://youtu.be/