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

• Class of 2022 -  50 hours
• Class of 2021-   50 hours
• Class of 2020 -  42.5 hours
• Class of 2019 -  30 hours

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 requirements for many scholarships.
• To learn new skills or enhance skills in your area of interest.

• To be recognized at Senior graduation with a special Service cord to be worn during the graduation ceremony.                                                                                                      

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

• Hours worked during 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.