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Summer 2025 Impact Makers South Bay Cohort
The Volunteer Center is reaching out to local community partners and youth advocates to share an exciting opportunity through their Impact Makers program.
Applications are now open for the Summer 2025 cohort, which kicks off the last week of June.
Applications are now open for the Summer 2025 cohort, which kicks off the last week of June.
Program Overview
Impact Makers – Building Skills for Life is an 8-week summer program that empowers high school students to better understand themselves and the world around them. Through immersive service-learning experiences, participants explore local issues, strengthen their sense of identity, and learn about available community resources. Our Summer 2025 cohort will be our 8th to date, with students from 26 high schools having participated and contributed more than 5,000 service-learning hours to the community.
Impact Makers – Building Skills for Life is an 8-week summer program that empowers high school students to better understand themselves and the world around them. Through immersive service-learning experiences, participants explore local issues, strengthen their sense of identity, and learn about available community resources. Our Summer 2025 cohort will be our 8th to date, with students from 26 high schools having participated and contributed more than 5,000 service-learning hours to the community.
Group Sessions
Dates: June 24 – August 14, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: The Volunteer Center, 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
In addition to weekly group sessions, students will volunteer 2 hours per week at one of our partner organizations to apply their learning through hands-on community service.
Eligibility
Open to all current high school students.
Certificate:
Upon completing the program, students receive a certificate detailing the 30-50+ hours of volunteer service they accomplished, which is an excellent addition to their college applications. In addition, we are also a Presidential Service Award certifying organization and for students who meet the requirements, we can submit their hours to receive the certificate from the office of the president.
Cost: Free.
***New: Long Beach Cohort Launching This Summer!
Their first-ever Long Beach Impact Makers cohort is launching this summer. If you would prefer to participate their Long Beach location, please visit their website or reach out to programs@volcenter.org for more information.
Their first-ever Long Beach Impact Makers cohort is launching this summer. If you would prefer to participate their Long Beach location, please visit their website or reach out to programs@volcenter.org for more information.
To learn more about the program, visit volcenter.org/joinimpactmakers and check out a short video created by their Spring 2025 cohort.
Volunteer Opportunity & Community Giveaway: Fresh Produce Distribution at DV Connect K-8
We’re excited to share a meaningful way for our Da Vinci Connect High School students and families to get involved in the community!
This Wednesday, May 14th, the DV Connect K-8 campus will be hosting a free produce giveaway from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in front of the school. This is a wonderful opportunity to support local families and give back.
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive by 11:00 am to help with setup and distribution. Whether you’re looking for community service hours or simply want to lend a hand, your support will make a big impact.
Event Details:
Location: DV Connect K-8, 12501 S. Isis Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Volunteer Arrival Time: 11:00 AM
Produce Giveaway: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Contact Person: Ms. Grace Bader | (310) 725-5800
We hope to see many of our high schoolers out there supporting this great cause!
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allcove Beach Cities Leadership & Wellness Conference
Join young leaders from more than 30 organizations across the South Bay to connect, collaborate and uplift our voices together at our annual South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference. This event will include conversations about advocacy, mental health, wellness and important topics facing our generation today.
You’ll also have the opportunity to share these priorities with local, state and federal leaders who will join us to kick off the event.
Picture this: young people sharing their concerns, their priorities and the ways we want to care for and support one another towards a healthier future. Through workshops and engaging wellness activities, the Conference is an opportunity to develop and expand your leadership skills and gain innovative tools to engage your peers in conversations that matter to them.
For young people ages 12-25. Free food and prizes are included! Plus, get community service hours.
Please RSVP by Sunday May 18, 2025. Please see attached flyer.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/331cf700fd394f719324314019772d48
South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
allcove Beach Cities
514 N. Prospect Ave., 4th floor
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Come to an info session for Connect HS’s new International Immersion trip to Malaga, Spain!
¡Hola, Connect High School students and families!
Join our 2026 International Immersion Trip to Spain!
We will be travelling to Spain from February 21, 2026 to March 1, 2026 (official dates subject to change) and doing a homestay with local families, attending Spanish classes in the mornings, and experiencing Spanish culture at its core through activities such as dance classes, museum visits, and walking tours.
We are holding informational meetings via Zoom Thursday, 5/8, Thursday, 5/15, and June, 6/2 from 6-7pm.
Sign up here: https://enrollmentbyprometour.com/travel/3121/tk/IgSe0B
Please reach out to Emma at egressett@davincischools.org if you have any questions!
Portal@Connect
If you have any questions, please contact Kat Kouot, at kat@portal-learning.org .
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LifeLaunch Virtual Info Session May 7th!
Did you know Da Vinci is launching a new adult program in Fall 2025, called LifeLaunch, designed for graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Healthcare or Aviation?
Students will gain valuable skills, certifications and licenses, earn college credits through El Camino College, and receive personalized career planning and coaching — all while staying connected to their community at Da Vinci Schools, at no cost to students and families.
LifeLaunch Virtual Info Session – Join Us!
When: May 7, 2025 | 6:00-7:00 pm
Where: Via Zoom
Submit a LifeLaunch Interest Form today to stay on top of the latest news!
Questions? Contact Ebony Bobadilla at ebobadilla@davincischool.org.
Online Student Film Festival- submit your online application today!
Please see the below opportunity to participate in a film fest this Summer run by Connect High School’s own Gisele Daire! Any questions, please contact her at:
gisele_daire@student.davincischools.org
Here is the link to submit the onine application:
