DSG Opportunities

Students may earn hours from a combination of service to the:

 School District

 Community

 Church

The following types of service count:

EXAMPLES OF SERVICE TO SCHOOL:

 Mentoring or tutoring students at any Spring ISD school

 Decorating for school dances

 Helping with Health Fairs, School Carnivals, PTO Open Houses, Meet the

Teacher Nights

 Assisting with student orientation and packets

 Setting up before school functions

 Straightening up after school functions

EXAMPLES OF SERVICE TO COMMUNITY:

 Volunteering at civic centers, retirement facilities, hospitals

 Organize/volunteer at food and clothing drives

 Organize/volunteer at litter clean-up campaigns

 Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity

 Volunteering at a senior citizen facility

 Volunteering at a public library

 Volunteering at a local food pantry

 Volunteering at a church Vacation Bible School

 Church cleanings

 Volunteering on church mission trips 8. What type of service is not acceptable?

Examples of Unacceptable Service;

 Making money for personal gain during service

 Babysitting for neighbor, relative or friend

 Doing chores for a neighbor, friend, or relative (i.e. mowing lawns, cleaning

house)

 Pet sitting for neighbors

 Attending pep rallies, parades, games, practices, camps

 Time spent participating in activities or fundraisers for clubs

 Assisting in a privately owned company (i.e. teaching lessons for dancing

schools, filing papers for business offices)

 Related to a for-profit business

 Benefits a student’s relatives

 Tasks assigned as part of a class requirement (i.e. band camps, festivals)

 Time spent participating in sports, drama, band, dance debate, etc.

Play it safe…if you are unsure as to whether your volunteer hours will be accepted,

check with your campus DSG contact person before you perform a service!