How important is volunteering?

sunshower212
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:14:15 +0000

Well, I already know that I want to do research in the physical sciences. The only ec that I’m serious about is an after school program where I learn astronomy. This leads into an internship for my junior and senior year where I will be assisting a research team and probably doing some of my own research. I’m also in a few clubs and little things like that, but I know that colleges really want to see that you care about the community. I’m thinking about starting my own program to further science education for children. I think that’s something I would actually care about, but it would take a huge time commitment. I also might just do tutoring - would that look good? I’m in the red cross club at my school, but we haven’t been logging many hours. Is this something I should stick to to send a generic “I care” message?
Basically I’m open to doing anything science related or art related… I go to art school so I have the skills necessary to do something like teaching children art. I would love to hear any suggestions for volunteer work or other ec’s.