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Why you should rethink your “service” trip

By Emerson Swift, Features editor • Nov 2, 2023

“When you’re doing service, ask yourself ‘what do I want to get out of this?’” Barnes said. “You shouldn’t feel like you have to travel halfway across the world to do service when there are people right outside your door who could use your help.”

Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, $1,000 Scholarship

By Hannah Chorley • Oct 29, 2015

Youth volunteers can be nominated to win the Heart of Marin's "Youth Volunteer of the Year" award, which recognizes up to five middle and high school students for their commitment and contribution to a...

Lauren Killingsworth Receives $1,000 Grant

By Isaac Cohen • Nov 23, 2013

Tam High-Martin Luther King (MLK) Science Outreach, founded by senior Lauren Killingsworth, received a $1,000 grant this summer to continue bringing science labs and tutoring to students at MLK Middle...

Voices Old and New: Activism spans generations

By Hannah Yerington • Jun 7, 2012

On a Friday after school, waiting for my ride, I noticed something strange across the street from Tam. Some sort of camp had assembled on the sidewalk in front of the Redwood Retirement Community. Music...

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Why you should rethink your “service” trip

Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, $1,000 Scholarship

Lauren Killingsworth Receives $1,000 Grant

Voices Old and New: Activism spans generations