For Students
Stop By
Visit us in Room 134 (next to the cafeteria) during our office hours:
Tuesdays: 11:40am-3:25pm (Blocks F1, G1 & Tiger)
Wednesdays: 9:00am-1:30pm (Blocks C2, WIN1, D2 and E2)
Thursdays: 11:40am-2:50pm (Blocks G2 & E3)
We are also available to meet by appointment. Email us:
Claudia Wu: wuc@newton.k12.ma.us
Terry Yoffie: yoffiet@newton.k12.ma.us
Discover Community Service
Like working with animals?
Want to work in a hospital setting?
Of a political mindset? We have listings for local representatives, nonprofits working on issues like the environment, gun violence prevention, health, and more – get involved!
Discover service opportunities in these areas and more through our CCES Volunteer Opportunities Database. Work with us to match your interests with our database. If you are interested, please complete the Volunteer Form or email Claudia Wu and Terry Yoffie.
The Database is not currently available online.
Attend an Event
Check our website regularly for updates on upcoming events.
Earn Credit
If you are interested in learning more about civic engagement and earning credit, consider joining us in History 840 for a semester or the full academic year at the Center. Email us for more information.
Join a Club
There are a number of clubs at NNHS which are involved in civic engagement or community service. CCES advises the Next Gen Voices Club which is currently engaged in a number of activities. For more information, please contact: nnhsnextgenvoices@gmail.com
Start your Own Initiative
We are also happy to talk with you about getting started on your own civic initiative! Have an idea? Come talk with us! Need some money to accomplish your goals? We also have a Civic Action Grant program that can help you get started. Fill out the Grant Application if you are interested.
Apply for the Seals of Civic Action or Social Justice
These Seals are available to junior and seniors who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to making change in their community through service and civic engagement and are administered by CCES and the NNHS Office for Human Rights. For more information about the Seals, please visit our page on Seals of Civic Action and Social Justice.
Follow Us
Stop By
Stop by our office in Room 134. We’re right on Main Street. We are available by appointment or during our Office Hours.
Tuesdays: 11:40am-3:25pm (Blocks F1, G1 & Tiger)
Wednesdays: 11:15am-1:30pm (Blocks D2 and E2)
Thursdays: 11:40am-2:50pm (Blocks G2 & E3)
Can’t make our office hours? Email us to schedule an appointment at:
Claudia Wu: wuc@newton.k12.ma.us
Terry Yoffie: yoffiet@newton.k12.ma.us
Upcoming Events
Please contact nnhs.ccesinfo@gmail.com for more information about an event.
There are no upcoming events. Check back for updates!
Volunteer with us at the Center!
We are always delighted to work with NNHS students and parent/guardian volunteers in our work at the Center.
Students:
All NNHS students can volunteer in the office or for CCES events and initiatives. Students can also assist in the office as Classroom Aides for one or two semesters, and may be eligible to receive academic credit.
In the past, our student volunteers have assisted with our Mock Elections, fundraising and collection drives, special events, general office work and have supported local nonprofits.
If you are interested in learning more, please complete the Volunteer Form or contact us at nnhs.ccesinfo@gmail.com
