A Call to College would not exist without its dedicated volunteers. In  the 2010-11 school year, 319 volunteers provided over 2,700 hours of service. Below is a list of just a few of the ways to volunteer. For more information about how you can serve A Call to College, call 740-670-7424.

For Last-Dollar Grant recipients:

All Last-Dollar Grant recipients are expected to volunteer up to four hours annually for A Call to College. Volunteer work provides an opportunity for participants to pay forward their appreciation of the program and its generous donors.

•  12th Annual Alumni Day (Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011) College students are invited to return to Newark High School to talk with juniors about their experiences. Panel discussions and question and answer sessions help juniors become more comfortable with the college process by talking directly to alumni close to their age. Graduates benefit too from sharing experiences and offering advice. Contact Tracy Ellington at 740-670-7424 for more information.
• Volunteer Day (Friday, Dec. 16, 2011) Last-Dollar Grant recipients return to Newark High School to write notes to donors and other supporters, thanking them for their dedication to the program. In addition, volunteers help complete specific office tasks, providing vital extra hands and time to large annual projects.  Contact Tracy Ellington at 740-670-7424 for more information.
• Special Assignments Recipients who want to fulfill their service hours, but cannot attend any of the opportunities described above, should call the A Call to College office about other ways in which he or she can help out.
• Reading Rocks at the Library (Tuesdays Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 15, 22, 29; 9:30-10:30 am, Licking County Library, Downtown Newark).  College students interact with 2nd graders during a special story hour where a Guest Reader brings the inspirational children's book, The Little Engine That Could, to life.  In addition to talking with the children about the book and its lessons about determination and persistence, the college volunteers also share tips on how to make college possible.  This activity is great fun! For more details, contact Janet Schultz at 740-258-0398.
• College and Money Savvy Wildcats (the week of November 14, 2011 in all 4th grade classrooms). Serve as an in-class college ambassador for eager 4th graders who want to interview you about what it is like being a college student. Sponsored and organized by The PEAK Program, college volunteers will visit classrooms on designated days and hours.  For more details and information about the exact schedule, contact Janet Schultz at 740-258-0398.
• Mahalia Mouse Goes to College (the week of November 28th, 2011 in all 2nd grade classrooms) Read Mahalia to second graders while talking with them about your college experience. Sponsored and organized by The PEAK Program, college volunteers will visit classrooms on designated days and hours.  For more details and information about the exact schedule, contact Janet Schultz at 740-258-0398.

• One-on-One Advising (throughout the school year) Trained advisors work with juniors and seniors to guide them through the testing and financial aid processes. Call Diane DeLawder or Lynn Straker at 740-670-7424 for more information.