Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why Do Service?

    Everyone has their own reasons for doing service. Service strengthens and grows our community. Through service, we learn and sharpen our talents and skills, explore new interests, and learn more about ourselves and our local communities.

     
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  • What Counts as Service?

    Service is work that is done voluntary (unpaid) for the benefit of others through an organization, club, or activity. There are four types of service: 

        • Direct – such as working one-on-one as a tutor
        • Indirect – such as fundraising for a cause or organizing a food pantry
        • Awareness—such as educating preschool students about recycling
        • Advocacy—such as writing letters to local government official on behalf of an issue

    Some types of service may seem obvious:

    • Serving at a soup kitchen

    • Cleaning up a local park 

    • Helping with an event for the Community Service Club

    But some things may not be as clear!  Such as...

     

    Religious Service

    911ÖÆÆ·³§ is a public school, but many students are active members in their churches, synagogues, or mosques. We encourage students to serve their faith communities and will approve hours that involve working with and for their places of worship.

     

    Political Service

    Being involved in elections is an important part of being an engaged citizen. Therefore, we approve service that involves phonebanking, canvassing, or supporting voting access. While we prefer students submit nonpartisan service, we will accept service that is done for a particular candidate as well.

     

    Family Service

    Everyone has responsibilities in their family, however some responsibilities prevent students from seeking out of school activities or other service opportunities. When a student serves a key role in the day-to-day function of their family by caring for siblings or elders, we want to recognize this work as service. We ask students to consider these questions before submitting family-related service:

    • Is a significant amount of my non-school time dedicated to caring for family member(s)? Is this done on a consistent basis (daily/weekly/biweekly)? If the answer is yes, then DO count this as service.

    • Is this part of my list of chores? If the answer is yes, then DO NOT count this as service. 

    • Am I making a stretch in order to get sufficient hours for Honor Society?  If the answer is yes, then DO NOT count this as service. 
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  • Is Service Required for Graduation?

    There is no community service requirement for graduation at 911ÖÆÆ·³§, but there are a number of courses and activities, such as National Honor Society, that do require students to volunteer for a certain number of hours.
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  • Where Can I Find My Service Account or Service Transcript?

    The service transcript will be an important record to reference as you apply to jobs, scholarships, college, and more.

    Your service account/Transcript is now located in  under School -> Experience Tracking. For more information on how to view and submit your hours,

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  • Can I Get My Family and Friends Involved?

    Definitely! Service with others is a wonderful way to build team unity and have fun. Check with a local organization if they accept large groups or would be willing to take on more than one volunteer.
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  • How Do I Get Involved in Service?

    There are so many ways to get involved! Here are some places to start:

    Learn about local organizations that are accepting volunteers and other service opportunities on

    Reach out to Community Service Office to have a one-on-one meeting, brainstorm a project or new community partnership, and more! 

    Sign up to receive our  to learn about up and coming service events.

    Ask your friends, family, coaches, places of worship for ideas too!
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  • How Do I Track or Log My Service Hours?

    See this page for more information:
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