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A Program of
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High School Programs
at Oceanside High School
Winter Session | Full
School Year Programs
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Pages | Special
Events
Winter Programs start January 9th!
THE BUS IS BACK!
Tranportation is available M-Th at 4:45pm
Winter Programs
All Youthlinks programs are FREE!
How to Sign Up:
* Fill out the form and turn it into the school office or a Youthlinks Program Manager.
* OR Sign up online by clicking this link
* Receive a confirmation email from Youthlinks confirming your spot in the program.
* Show up for program or if you can't come call us ASAP.
Other Important Registration Info:
* Not an Oceanside High School student? You can join on a space available basis.
* Transportation is available M-Th at 4:45pm. More information will be included
in the confirmation letter
* Program space is limited.
Questions?
Call Youthlinks:
594-2221 or ylinfo@brmaine.org
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Full School Year Programs
Online Sign-Up Form
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BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS—
Meets at South School, October-May, Mondays or Tuesdays
2:30-4:15—Community Service!
Make a difference in the life of a child through mentoring. Big Brothers
Big Sisters seeks dedicated, responsible, and fun loving mentors
to spend time with elementary students every week. This program runs
throughout
the academic year, and requires commitment to attendance and positive
role modeling. Volunteers must be approved. If interested, you
will
be asked
to fill out an application and attend a volunteer training before
starting.
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YOUTHLINKS
LEADERSHIP TEAM—
Meets
at Youthlinks, Wednesdays once a month
4:30-5:30—Community
Service!
Interested in building your leadership skills and taking on more responsibility
in Youthlinks programs? Join the Youthlinks Leadership Team. The program
has been redesigned in order to give you more leadership opportunities,
skills, and recognition. For more details, talk to Scott. Can’t meet
at the scheduled time? Let us know and we will work with you—we
want you to participate!
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BIGGER,
FASTER, STRONGER—
Meets
in OHSE Weight Room, Monday through Friday.
2:30-4:00.
See Coach Moore for details.
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HOMEWORK
LOUNGE—
Meets in OHSE Rm. 30 Mondays
2:00-3:00
and OHSE Rm. 42 Thursdays
2:00-3:00
Failing a class? Ineligible for an activity? Need extra academic help?
Want to prepare for SAT tests? Whatever the reason may be—the space
and help are available Mondays and Thursdays from 2-3pm. Teachers and Youthlinks
staff will be on site ready and willing to help.
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OHSE
E-NEWS—
Meets in OHSE Library,
Fridays
1:55
Help with the production of the online newsletter for Oceanside East. We
need creativity in all forms: calling all writers, editors, photographers,
graphic artists, and more!
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PUNK
ROPE—
Meets
in OHSE cafeteria, Mondays and/or Thursdays
3:00-4:15
Punk Rope is a playful cross between recess and boot camp. It’s a
combination of themed workouts, creative calisthenics, games, rope jumping,
and raise-the-roof music. Punk Rope burns fat like there’s no tomorrow,
but wait there’s more. It also improves: stamina | coordination |
bone density | strength | balance. Classes led by Amie Hutchison of Youthlinks
(also known as SK8 Plissken when she is playing roller derby). Classes
are free and we provide the jump ropes. Bring water and be ready to play
hard.
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SKATEPARK PROJECT—
Meets in OHSE Rm.
15 (Mr. Pride’s Room), Wednesdays
1:55pm— Community
Service!
Help rebuild, fix up and maintain the Skatepark. Be part of a team to raise
funds, get materials, and fix up the park! This is your project, we’re
around just
to help you make it happen.
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SOUP KITCHEN—
Meets at St. Peter’s
Episcopal Church (by Rec. Center and Library)
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00am-2:00pm -- Community Service!
Prepare, Cook, and Serve a meal
for the Soup Kitchen with Youthlinks! Let us know if you are interested
in
joining.
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Fall
II Programs
Online Sign-Up Form
ANIMAL
VOLUNTEER TEAM
Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 @ Youthlinks -- Community Service!
We’re going to help the homeless animals of Mid-Coast Maine!
We’ll work with other local animal organizations doing whatever
it takes. Activities could include daily chores, fundraising projects,
collecting food or building feral cat shelters. We need volunteers
with a can do attitude who are ready to jump in and help. Join the
pack as you assist animals in need.
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CANINE
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Fridays 2:30-4:30 @ Youthlinks
-- Community Service!
Volunteer to hike with dogs from the Humane Society of Knox County. Explore
some of the best trails in the state right here in the Mid-Coast. If it
snows, Youthlinks has snowshoes!
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HELPERS
FOR HUNGER
Tuesdays
2:30-4:30 @ Youthlinks -- Community
Service!
Cook up some good will for those facing hunger in our community. We will
get the inner scoop on hunger as we whip up recipes, help at the local
food bank, and plan other volunteer projects to prepare for the upcoming
Hunger Games Community Read. Learn how to use food for good in many different
ways!
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HUMANE
SOCIETY INTERNSHIP
Thursdays 3:00-4:30 @
Youthlinks -- Community Service!
Assist the Humane Society of Knox County in helping the homeless animals of Mid-Coast
Maine. Similar to Animal Volunteer Team, we’re going to be assisting with
projects for the shelter which could include daily chores, fundraising projects,
collecting food or building feral cat shelters.
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PARTY
PLANNERS: HUNGER GAMES EDITION
Fridays 2:30-4:30 @ Youthlinks
-- Community Service!
We're taking on a community-wide event this time around! Put your party planning
skills to work as we help create events for the upcoming Hunger Games Community
Read. We'll get an advance peek into the book and plan its debut into the hands
of Rockland readers!
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ROCKLAND
RADIO
Tuesdays 2:30-4:30 @ Youthlinks -- Includes Some Community Service!
Be the Voice of Rockland! Youthlinks is joining forces with Rockland’s
volunteer-powered community radio station, WRFR, to broadcast a show directed
and recorded by YOU. Bring your ideas… and music!
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WEBSITE DESIGN
Thursdays 3:00-4:30 in OHSE
Rm. 42 -- Community Service!
Earn community service hours by designing an updated Youthlinks website.
Whether you are an expert at HTML or a beginner, we can use your help.
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Youthlinks
Student Volunteers
at Rockland District Middle School
Please Request an
Application from Youthlinks
(Space is limited to 2 volunteers per program)
Be a role model and have fun volunteering with the middle school after-school
programs. We need 1-2 volunteers each day. Volunteer for just one day a week
or for several days. Volunteers must be approved. If interested, you will
be asked to fill out an application and attend a volunteer training at
Youthlinks
before starting.
Online Sign-Up Form
BUILD
IT!
Tuesdays afterschool until
4:00 -- Community Service!
We need your engineering skills to help middle school students build whacky
structures using everyday office supplies. Bring your creativity and an
open mind as we create towers, bridges, and more!
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PARTY
PLANNERS
Tuesdays check in afterschool,
then 4:00-5:00 -- Community Service!
Help middle school students plan for their big talent show and family night
dance. You'll be responsible for leading small-group craft activities and
keeping participants on task.
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GLEE!
Thursdays afterschool
until 5:00 -- Community Service!
You’ll prepare the middle school GLEE club for their winter performance
by helping students get comfortable with their vocals, dance moves, and
stage presence. Musical experience is a plus, but not necessary. Attendance
at the Friday, February 17th GLEE performance is mandatory.
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GLEE!
Thursdays afterschool until
5:30 -- Community Service!
You’ll prepare the middle school GLEE club for their fall performance
by helping students get comfortable with their vocals, dance moves, and
stage presence. Musical experience is a plus, but not necessary. Attendance
at the Friday, December 16th GLEE performance is mandatory.
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GAME
LOUNGE AND DODGEBALL
Fridays afterschool until 5:00 -- Community Service!
Volunteers
will help supervise activities and promote good sportsmanship while
playing games and throwing the dodgeball.
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