To qualify for the special Service Designation, students will have completed 50 volunteer hours by April 30th of the graduating year.

Why Should I Volunteer?  Volunteerism benefits the community, and provides the opportunity:

• To explore different career fields.
• To gain valuable contacts for future job or internship opportunities.
• To provide colleges a student’s volunteer service record.
• To meet the requirements for many scholarships.
• To learn new skills or enhance skills in your area of interest.

• To be recognized at the Senior graduation with a special Service cord to be worn during the graduation ceremony. 
• To receive a special diploma designation.
• To receive an Award at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony.                                                                                                   

What Counts for Volunteer Hours?  To be recorded, your Volunteer Service Hours must meet the following criteria:

• Hours worked during the summer count for the next school year.
• Hours worked for other school groups (National Honor Society, Student Council, NAHS, Key Club) do count, as long as they meet all other criteria. Hours for class credit: PIG, do not.

• Hours must be authorized by the beneficiary of the work, or by a supervisor of the program sponsoring the event. NOT A PARENT.
• Only actual working hours count: travel and sleep hours do not
• Interning/job shadowing do not.