Myth: The more activities on your résumé, the better

Fact: Colleges are looking for students who excel in two or three areas, not students who are involved in the most extracurriculars. Rather than focus on quantity, emphasize quality.

True passion comes across on the pages of a college application if you dedicate yourself to attaining leadership and exceptional achievement in a sport or club. Winning a state-level award or being elected student body president is better than signing up for 10 clubs. As a college-bound student, you should follow your passion and throw yourself into only a few major commitments.

And if you are working after school and don’t have the time to sign up for multiple clubs, don’t worry! Pulling shifts at your family restaurant or coding for a business can be impressive on college applications, showcasing work ethic and responsibility.

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 AMERICAN RED CROSS
*Disaster relief, blood drives, etc.
Local Volunteer Opportunities Near Me | Red Cross

 ANTI-DRUG COALITION MERIDIAN *Help make your community a drug free place where people can safely work & raise a family. EVERYONE is welcome to join & help is needed at over 70 events. About | City of Meridian

 BOISE ART MUSEUM
*Needs volunteer help for Art in the Park.  This event is held the weekend after Labor Day each year. 
Volunteer Opportunities – Boise Art Museum

 BOISE WATER SHED
*Water & climate education center. Various Jobs, Internships and Volunteer opportunities on website.
For Volunteers | Boise WaterShed

 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
*Working with children. Various locations/needs around Treasure Valley
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Ada County | Great Futures Start Here

 DISCOVERY CENTER
*2 hr shifts. If you are passionate about STEM & love helping kids, they need you! Groups or individuals. Become A Volunteer | Discovery Center of Idaho

 GIRAFFE LAUGH CHILD CARE CENTER & PRESCHOOL *Working with children. Various opportunities and special event help.
Get Involved - www.giraffelaugh.org

 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
*Volunteers with construction skills especially needed. Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity

 IDAHO FOOD BANK *Various needs for groups, individuals and families . Get Involved - The Idaho Foodbank

IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY *Volunteers needed –  jobs for all ages! Volunteer - Idaho Humane Society

JUST SERVE *Hundreds of opportunities for local community service – many organizations & always changing Go online and pick your service project! JustServe

MERIDIAN MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL *Grades 9 -12 gain skills, experience and confidence while serving in your community. Mayor's Youth Advisory Council | City of Meridian

 MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT *Tutors for children after school needed. Various locations. Volunteer | Meridian Library District

SERVE IDAHO - Governor’s Commission *AmeriCorp  & local volunteer match search engine.  VolunteerMatch - Where Volunteering Begins

 SIMPLY CATS ADOPTION CENTER *Special cleaning projects and gardening needed. Join Our Volunteer Team | Volunteer | Simply Cats

 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL *Thrift store, food pantry, Christmas & Thanksgiving. Various sites around Treasure Valley. Volunteer — St. Vincent de Paul

 STAR MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
*For City of STAR students ages 14 -18. Get involved in government affairs, local activities & community service. Mayor's Youth Council & Scholarship Program | Star, Idaho

 ST. ALPHONSUS *Help others & gain work experience in the medical field. Front desk, gift shop, etc. in Nampa & Boise. Volunteer at Saint Alphonsus

 ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTER – age 15 +
*Help others & gain work experience in the medical field. Located in Eagle, Meridian, Nampa & Boise. Volunteering at St. Luke's Meridian

 UNITED WAY OF TREASURE VALLEY *Specifically need help each year with the Children’s Book Drive & Holiday Helper events. Volunteering at United Way | United Way of Treasure Valley

 VOLUNTEERMATCH *Search engine for local opportunities to volunteer. VolunteerMatch - Where Volunteering Begins

 WORLD CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY*Various help needed especially in the summer. Volunteer | The Peregrine Fund

 YMCA Treasure Valley *Working with children. Various jobs/locations available. Volunteer - Treasure Valley Family YMCA

 ZOO BOISE *Family zoo Ambassadors. Up to 2 children ages 10+ may volunteer WITH their parent(s). Help educate the public about wildlife conservation. Family Volunteers | Zoo Boise