Volunteer Opportunities From: PENCIL Connect

Volunteer: Freshman Career Speakers @ James Lawson High School

James Lawson High School is looking for professionals to speak with their 9th grade students as they prepare to select their academic and career pathways for next year.

Date: March 4
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM

This is a great opportunity to share your career journey and help students connect their interests to real-world opportunities.

What students appreciate:

Hands-on activities or real-world examples (such as blueprints, tools, demonstrations, or equipment)

Hearing your personal career story and how you reached your current position

Advice on important soft skills, including good decision-making, anger management, communication, and making strong first impressions

Bilingual professionals are especially encouraged to participate.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone in your network who may be interested.

This sign-up genius link sign-up genius will show the available slots and areas of need (Health Sciences, Performing Arts, Digital Design, Culinary, Digital Technology/Engineering, Visual Arts (including fashion & interior), AV Technology, Business and Entrepreneurship. 

Once you sign up, you will receive a calendar invite with instructions for signing in.

Help inspire the next generation by sharing your experience and expertise.

For additional questions, please feel free to reach out to James Lawson Academy Coach Mary York at Mary.York@mnps.org

School: James Lawson High School

James Lawson High School is looking for professionals to speak with their 9th grade students as they prepare to select their academic and career pathways for next year.

Date: March 4
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM

This is a great opportunity to share your career journey and help students connect their interests to real-world opportunities.

What students appreciate:

Hands-on activities or real-world examples (such as blueprints, tools, demonstrations, or equipment)

Hearing your personal career story and how you reached your current position

Advice on important soft skills, including good decision-making, anger management, communication, and making strong first impressions

Bilingual professionals are especially encouraged to participate.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone in your network who may be interested.

This sign-up genius link sign-up genius will show the available slots and areas of need (Health Sciences, Performing Arts, Digital Design, Culinary, Digital Technology/Engineering, Visual Arts (including fashion & interior), AV Technology, Business and Entrepreneurship. 

Once you sign up, you will receive a calendar invite with instructions for signing in.

Help inspire the next generation by sharing your experience and expertise.

For additional questions, please feel free to reach out to James Lawson Academy Coach Mary York at Mary.York@mnps.org

School: James Lawson High School

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 4, 2026

Zip Code: 37221

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: College and Career Fair @ James Lawson High School

James Lawson High School would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming College and Career Fair on TUESDAY, April 14. This event will serve approximately 400 junior students and provide them with meaningful exposure to post secondary and career opportunities. Students will attend in two separate groups. Student Participation Time: 8:25–10:40 a.m.

Representatives will be provided with tables and chairs for their booths. They ask that all participating organizations sign up on PENCIL Connect OR complete the registration form link below to confirm attendance & participation.  

James Lawson High School College and Career Fair Form

School: James Lawson High School

James Lawson High School would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming College and Career Fair on TUESDAY, April 14. This event will serve approximately 400 junior students and provide them with meaningful exposure to post secondary and career opportunities. Students will attend in two separate groups. Student Participation Time: 8:25–10:40 a.m.

Representatives will be provided with tables and chairs for their booths. They ask that all participating organizations sign up on PENCIL Connect OR complete the registration form link below to confirm attendance & participation.  

James Lawson High School College and Career Fair Form

School: James Lawson High School

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 14, 2026

Zip Code: 37221

Allow Groups: No