The Second Annual Teen Volunteer Fair, an event created by a teen for teens, will be held Nov. 1, 2017, at Conard High School in West Hartford.

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This free event, located in the Conard cafeteria, is open to the public, and will feature high impact non-profit organizations that provide volunteer opportunities for teens.

In addition to the organizations, everyone attending will have the opportunity to complete an onsite community service activity at the “Facing Difference Challenge” station. Founded by the Bezos Foundation, Students Rebuild, Facing Difference Challenge invites anyone to draw and submit a self-portrait. For every self-portrait submitted, the Bezos Foundation will donate $3 to one of three programs in Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and South Caucus that “are working to help young people overcome conflict and tension related to difference and to build peace.” 

Student artists will be on hand to facilitate this station which will have plenty of paper, colored pencils, and several mirrors for contributors of all levels of talent. All self-portraits will be mailed following the event on behalf of the Conard High School National Honor Society. 

Conard Assistant Principal Lindsay Tringali is a strong advocate for the benefits of community service, which provides students with pre-work experience as well as opportunities to connect with a local organization through fun and rewarding volunteer activities.

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