Enriching the lives of students by promoting volunteerism, creating impactful programs, and forging community partnerships.
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Thanks to all who made the VIPS Elementary Track Meet a big Success!
The weather held out on Saturday, April 9th for the return of the Elementary Track Meet! Thanks to all the runners and their families for coming to show your school spirit and cheer for each other. Our elementary PE staff did a fantastic job getting the runners ready to run and big shout out to the FHS Track Team and student volunteers for helping at the finish line. This event takes many helpers and we appreciate everyone who pitched in! Our new addition this year was the Touch-a-Truck event! Vehicles from Falmouth Fire and Rescue, Falmouth Police Department, Falmouth Lumber, Falmouth Ready Mix, Longfellow Design Build, Fuccillo, Mid-Cape Home Centers, and Cavossa Companies entertained runners and fans in between races. 2022 Sponsors: Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth Toyota, Falmouth Police Patrolmen's Federation, Ideal Floor & Decor, Mid-Cape Home Centers, Falmouth Running Club, Bramblebush Pediatrics, Megan English Braga, Attorney, The Clam Man, and Falmouth Pediatrics. Thank you! |
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We need Mentors, Tutors, and Academic Coaches!
As we ease into spring, the number of requests for VIPS mentors, tutors, and academic coaches is growing. If you have an hour a week and would like to work 1:1 with a student, we can use your help! Please send us an email or call the VIPS office at (508) 548-1621 and we will set up a time to meet with you to describe each program. You can choose which one fits your interests and availability. Training and support is provided, as are opportunities for networking with staff and other volunteers. |
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Cross-Age Science Teaching (CAST) Program Back in Person!
One of the longest-running and most popular VIPS programs, CAST uses the peer teaching concept to explore concepts from the third grade science curriculum. Eighth graders are trained to teach hands-on lessons to demonstrate concepts including forces, friction and motion. They then make 3 visits to an elementary school where they are matched with a group of younger students. Program leader Grace Simpkins helps them pack a lot of activities into each lesson. The 3rd graders are always excited to see their "science buddies." Every 3rd grader participates in CAST. |
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Support Falmouth VIPS! VIPS is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible. |
EVERY HOUR COUNTS! We value your time. Please submit your volunteer hours today using our online form under the Volunteer tab. 1,278,587 hours & counting! Volunteer Hours Log |
