Youth Volunteers Participate in FCSN Annual Fundraising Gala

By Isabella He, FCSN Voices Youth Reporter For the 2020 FCSN fundraising gala, youth volunteers were invited to participate in fundraising and for the event for the first time in FCSN history. FCSN school clubs at UC Davis, Irvington High School, James Logan High School, Piedmont Hills, and BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, and Mission San Jose High School helped fundraise for FCSN. We are excited … Continue reading Youth Volunteers Participate in FCSN Annual Fundraising Gala

FCSN Volunteer Sharing by Jackie Wong

by Jackie Wong, FCSN Flexible Subject Virtual Tutoring High School Volunteer Hi! I’m Jackie Wong and I have been a tutor for the 1:1 Flexible Subject Virtual Tutoring program for two months. I tutor drawing and since beginning in July, every week’s session has been so rewarding.  I found out about this program at FCSN through the club at my school and I immediately took … Continue reading FCSN Volunteer Sharing by Jackie Wong

FCSN Toastmasters Club

FCSN Kids and Young Adults Find Their Voices in Toastmasters By Dan Rachlin, FCSN parent About two years ago, I attended a routine IEP for my son Sammy. At the beginning of the meeting, his teacher Ms. Louis mentioned that Sammy would be giving his own presentation. I was quietly skeptical, expecting that this would be a very watered-down sort of affair. When it came … Continue reading FCSN Toastmasters Club

After 13 Years at FCSN: From Volunteer Anna Kuang

This blog is authored by Anna Kuang, a dedicated member of FCSN for over 10 years and current high school volunteer. “Today we’re going to make Rice Krispies! Everyone, get your marshmallows and line up at the microwave!” Children eagerly rush to the small black microwave perched on the minifridge, Styrofoam bowls of mini marshmallows in hand. They hop in place, impatient as the child … Continue reading After 13 Years at FCSN: From Volunteer Anna Kuang

FCSN School Clubs Program

This blog is authored by Isabella He, a high school volunteer and program coordinator for the “FCSN Club at Your School” program. As the founder and president of the first FCSN club at my high school (Mission San Jose High School), I have seen the great impact that an FCSN club can have. Our club now has 90+ members, with many active members participating in … Continue reading FCSN School Clubs Program