There is a unique opportunity available to all CCSJ students to volunteer in one of the fastest growing non-profit programs in the country. The First Tee of Hammond has been introducing the game of golf to kids (6 to 17) in Northwest Indiana for the past ten years. Located just a mile and a half south of campus at Lost Marsh golf club the First Tee offers its participants a 9 hole golf course, putting greens, and a driving range. Along with the chance to learn the game the First Tee also educates its students through a Life Skills experience program that promotes character development and the values taken from golf and crossing them over to everyday life.
Each year the First Tee is actively seeking members from the community to donate time to help shape young lives. Barry C. Tyler, the Executive Director says, “We are currently working diligently in order to improve our level of outreach along with our quality of programming. This will definitely be a big year for us as far as community involvement and without volunteers we will not be able to reach our full potential.” Here at CCSJ we strive to educate our students and staff members alike to find ways to serve in our local community. There is no time commitment whatsoever and oftentimes volunteers leave feeling like they received more than they gave. This is a great way to give back even if it is only a few hours a week. This also would be an asset to add to a potential resume in the future.
The First Tee program begins the first week of May and runs through the middle of October. If you are interested in learning more about the First Tee or would like to apply to be a volunteer you can reach their offices at:
Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost Marsh
901 129th Street
Hammond, IN 46320
http://www.thefirstteehammond.org
Barry Tyler Jr., Executive Director
BarryTyler@thefirstteehammond.org
(219) 932-4653
Each year the First Tee is actively seeking members from the community to donate time to help shape young lives. Barry C. Tyler, the Executive Director says, “We are currently working diligently in order to improve our level of outreach along with our quality of programming. This will definitely be a big year for us as far as community involvement and without volunteers we will not be able to reach our full potential.” Here at CCSJ we strive to educate our students and staff members alike to find ways to serve in our local community. There is no time commitment whatsoever and oftentimes volunteers leave feeling like they received more than they gave. This is a great way to give back even if it is only a few hours a week. This also would be an asset to add to a potential resume in the future.
The First Tee program begins the first week of May and runs through the middle of October. If you are interested in learning more about the First Tee or would like to apply to be a volunteer you can reach their offices at:
Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost Marsh
901 129th Street
Hammond, IN 46320
http://www.thefirstteehammond.org
Barry Tyler Jr., Executive Director
BarryTyler@thefirstteehammond.org
(219) 932-4653
Seth Frank - CCSJ Financial Aid Counselor
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