Month: January 2019

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the military entrance exam. Seniors and juniors considering enlisting in any branch of the military should plan on testing at Godwin High School. In addition to serving as the military entrance exam, it is also measures developed abilities  and predicts future academic and occupational success. After completing the test, students will also attend an interpretation session to explore potential careers, even if they do not plan on ever entering the military.

This year, GHS will offer the test on March 7, 2019. The test will begin at 9:00 and should conclude by 12:30. Students are responsible for any missed work.

Please submit the google form below if you would like to test. Use the registration form at www.tinyurl.com/GHSAsvabMarch2019 to sign up to test.

Youth Leaders Easter 2019

15-HOUR PROGRAM AGES 15-18

Application Deadline: Wednesday February 27^th

The Family Easter Volunteer Leader Program is a competitive, 15-hour volunteer program for outstanding students ages 15-18. Through this 5-week program, participants will learn the basics of volunteer management and get the opportunity to practice their new skills by serving as a volunteer manager for Maymont’s annual Easter celebration. Participants will oversee one to two activities and a group of volunteers at the event.

Upon successful completion of the program each participant will receive a letter of recommendation from the Volunteer Coordinator that can be used for college admission or job application, as well as 20 community service hours. Volunteers must be present on April 20th to receive their volunteer hours and to get a letter of recommendation.

The program schedule is as follows. Please list any conflicts on your application:

• Saturday, March 16th: 10am-12pm Learn about Family Easter and the activities.
• Saturday, March 23rd: 9am-12pm: Lead a volunteer group through Family Easter prep project.
• Friday, April 19th: 6pm-7pm: Final questions, get materials.
• Saturday, April 20th: 8am- 4pm: The big day! Leaders will manage their activity and volunteers.
• Assignment: Volunteers will submit feedback on their activity for next year.

Interested students must submit a Maymont volunteer application, a one page cover letter detailing why they are interested in this program, and one reference letter from a teacher. Application packets are due on Wednesday, February 27th.

Applications materials and questions can be directed to:

Maymont Foundation Volunteer Coordinator

volunteer@maymont.org // 804-358-7166 ext. 327