SERVICE ABOVE SELF AT VAN METER

‘Service Above Self’ at Van Meter encourages students to engage and contribute in both local and global volunteer, donation and creative projects.

There are many ways to participate!  Participate through our K-Kids Club, collaborating with Kiwanis for local service projects. Our "Card Corners" enable letter-writing to community members like first responders and veterans. Donation drives support the local community and our Guatemalan partner school. Opportunities span all ages from Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Service Above Self is a district wide initiative part of the LGUSD Strategic Plan to support community and global citizenship learning opportunities. Service projects help foster empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving which help shape caring leaders for tomorrow.  If you are interested in volunteering or have ideas for partners we can work with, please contact Kristin Finkelstein: kristin.finkelstein@gmail.com 

Important Dates Coming Up: 

• November 12th - 22nd : As we enter the season of giving, we would also like to help our local community by supporting House of Hope in restocking their community kitchen, which provides meals to over 100 local families experiencing food insecurity. Van Meter will be hosting a Food Drive from November 12th - 22nd. You are welcome to drop off food donations at the front office during this time. Additionally, from November 18th - 22nd, LVM K-Kids and parent volunteers will be collecting donations at pick-up and drop-off to make it easier for you. Look for our donation carts at these times. Please see below for preferred items.