VOLUNTEERISM

 
Volunteerism is not only a social service at a time of crisis nor is it a casual pastime - a wrongly held common belief.  
Volunteerism is a spirited way of participating in the community with an eye toward bettering society as a whole.  A volunteer must commit to deeds, not just spout words.  A volunteer makes friends and learns to understand and adjust to different people and challenging situations.  Therefore, Mandoulides Schools extends the invitation to every student to participate in this worthy endeavor.
 

AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT

 
- Participation with the Creative Extra-Curricular Activities Laboratory in helping people with physical disabilities.
- Participation in programs providing activities and entertainment for adolescent patients in pediatric clinics.
- Participation in creative activities for people with deterred vision.
- Give care and comfort toelderly residents of geriatric centers.
 
If we show respect for our fellow man regardless of race, color, creed or background and accept him as an individual, then we have taken the first step toward building a better community.  If we open our hearts to those in need, if we help them on their journey through life, then we will surely improve their lot in life and find, along the way, that we, too, are better citizens for having made the commitment to others.  Our fellow neighbors do not need pity, sorrow or smothering care and attention, what they want is all they need; an honest, caring person available to them to help with their day-to-day emotional and practical needs, but above all - genuine love!
 

BLOOD BANK

 
Mandoulides Schools profoundly believes that donating blood is one of the greatest ways of serving the community we educate and support.  Knowing there is a constant shortage of this source of life, the school has founded a blood bank to help alleviate the shortfall of the available supply.  Faculty and staff donate blood voluntarily, but parents, child custodians and eligible students can also donate.  Donating this vital resource is authentic evidence of an individual's sense of community.  Don't forgo the opportunity to help the community meet its goal of having an adequate “supply of life” available.  Remember, one day you might need to get back what you gave.