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Woodlynde in the Community (W.I.C.) is the school-sponsored community service organization created for Woodlynde students in grades 9-12. We believe that serving others is an essential quality of good citizenship. Service to others benefits the community and contributes to the well-being of the person who performs the service. Community service helps to develop civic responsibility, teamwork, compassion, and understanding. It brings people together in a culture that emphasizes individuality. All students and teachers are welcome.

W.I.C. meets every Wednesday during lunch, and students are invited to attend one meeting or every meeting throughout the year. W.I.C. is led by student officers, who set the agenda and run the meetings with the help of faculty advisor, Chris Mellor. The students design and implement most W.I.C. activities with the support and encouragement of the faculty advisor when appropriate.

Volunteer Activities 2005-2006

This year, students involved with W.I.C.:

• raised over $1500.00 for Hurricane Katrina Relief organizations through various volunteer activities and fundraisers.
• collected and delivered new stuffed animals for children at St. Christopher's Hospital.
• participated in JDRF walk, a 3 mile walk to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
• participated in Walk for Paws, a 2 mile walk sponsored by the Chester County SPCA.
• created the Random Acts of Kindness Club which recognized the efforts of the faculty and staff at Woodlynde.