Volunteerism

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• Silver Cord Volunteer Award (open to dual-enrolled students also):

Ames High School, as part of its mission to provide students with opportunities to develop to their fullest potential and become valuable members of society, implemented the Silver Cord Service Program beginning the fall of 2021. Students who interact positively within their community will not only benefit the community, but will also develop their own leadership and citizenship skills.  To encourage and reward volunteerism and community service, the Silver Cord program will recognize students each year who have made contributions to their community through service.    

Students who have completed 140 hours of volunteer service during their high school career will be awarded the silver cord and recognized at their senior graduation. Note: Even though dual -enrolled students don't participate in graduation, AHS will still award dual-enrolled students with silver cord recognition. It is suggested that students complete 35 hours of service activities per year to reach the total hours.  However, students may accumulate their 140 hours in varying amounts during their four years of high school.  Verification forms must be completed for each activity for which a student volunteers.  These forms should be submitted to your counselor so that they can be added to the student’s service file.  To be considered, verification forms must be completed and submitted by the end of the school year for any service activity completed during that school year or the previous summer.   More information and for the verification form can be found here.